by ATS Senior Editor | Apr 23, 2013 | Safety Showers
Yes. We have several models of safety showers that have been certified by CSA International. While some safety shower companies use UL and CSA somewhat loosely, they are often referring to a component or two on their showers being UL-listed or CSA-Certified. Or, they...
by ATS Senior Editor | Apr 22, 2013 | Safety Showers
Many Class 1 Division 2 Hazardous area work sites make use of dangerous and corrosive chemicals in their work processes. The important factor in the designation of a Class 1 Division 2-compatible safety shower is to ensure that all electrical components are rated for...
by ATS Senior Editor | Apr 12, 2013 | Safety Showers, Uncategorized
This is a good question that is becoming more and more frequent. Prior to 2009, the ANSI standard covering requirements for safety showers did not specify water temperature requirements. In the 2009 revision of ANSI Z358.1, two key standards were added to those...
by ATS Senior Editor | Apr 8, 2013 | Safety Showers
This question arose in conjunction with an RFQ for a GFTS15H going into a refinery owned and operated by a global oil giant. The engineer suggested that we provide a local alarm reset button instead of using the provided testing lever to reset the alarm and/or shower...
by ATS Senior Editor | Apr 8, 2013 | Safety Showers
The answer is yes. However, originally the GPS12 was sent with a standard European-style connector. This created a challenge for non-European customers who were required to source an electrical connector suited to their local needs. To solve this for U.S. customers,...
