Electrogas Monitors Ltd.

Breathing Apparatuses for Western Canada

Workers who are extinguishing a fire or tackling a gas leak are always at risk of exposure to hazardous substances. For situations like these, a breathing apparatus acts as the first line of defence. Electrogas provides SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) and SABA (supplied-air breathing apparatus) in Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer and throughout Western Canada to meet your diverse needs. Our team of experts can help you choose the right equipment from our range of industry-leading products.

SCBA and SABA

When you are working or dealing in an oxygen-deficient environment, you require breathing apparatuses such as SCBA and SABA. Outside of the traditional use for firefighters during their duties fighting fires, these devices are most commonly used inside confined spaces when there are liquid spills, exposure to gas, or IDLH conditions.

SCBA and SABA are used in several industries, such as firefighting or atmospheric hazards, hazmat response, silos, and toxic chemical lines. Breathing apparatuses provide benefits including:

  • They are cost-effective and easy to maintain.
  • They are lightweight and comfortable to wear.
  • They offer safe breathing in adverse conditions.
  • Their design allows for various combinations of supply.

Types of SCBA

Most commonly worn by rescue workers and firefighters, SCBA provides breathable air during hazards and toxic atmospheres. There are two types of SCBAs:

  • Closed-circuit

Closed-circuit type SCBAs supplement and recirculate the exhaled gas. It is used in cases where a longer-duration supply of breathing is needed. Example industries using Closed-circuit are HAZMAT, underground mining rescue and Military Special Forces.

  • Open-circuit

They are used for industrial purposes and are fitted with filtered and compressed air. The air is passed through a regulator which is inhaled by the user and exhaled out of the system. The majority of modern SCBAs are open-circuit, including ones used by Firefighters, Industrial workers and Rescue workers.

Contact us today for more information about our breathing apparatus equipment available in Calgary, Sherwood Park (serving Edmonton), Red Deer and throughout Western Canada.

Customer Support Tools

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Software Downloads

Keep your products up-to-date easily with this gathering of the latest software available for all the products Electrogas sells. In partnership with our manufacturers we provide these files FREE of charge.

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Online Training Videos

Developed to assist you with your employee training on the use and maintenance of their gas detection equipment by providing the basic understanding of the use and function of any gas detector we carry.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The sales team at Electrogas Monitors has compiled a list of frequently asked questions and provided the answers (with supporting documents) to help you better educate your staff on our products and services.

Contact Us

Red Deer: #1 - 7961 49th Ave

Calgary: #18 - 6025 12th Street SE

Sherwood Park: #150 - 241 Portage Close

Abbotsford: Unit A160 – 2114 Carpenter Street