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1. Our sensor does not consume oxygen and is in a state of non-dynamic
equilibrium, therefore, it does not require flow across the sensor in order to function.
It is a requirement for the Clark and Galvanic probes that flow be present.
2. Our sensor does not require external air compressors,
mechanical wipers, chlorine gas, or voodoo in order to operate. When coated with grease,
slime, or any other substance, it works because it is in equilibrium with the oxygen in
the water in a non-dynamic relationship.
3. Our sensor does not require
maintenance such as re-filling of electrolyte, changing membranes or other nasty,
time-consuming tasks.
4. Our sensor should last
for years, as long as the environment surrounding it is compatible with silicone rubber.
5. Our sensor does not get
consumed or foul. Fouling, which is catastrophic for Galvanic and Clark probes and usually
means total replacement of the probe. However, this does not affect our sensor whatsoever.
6. If our sensor has to be
replaced at all, it will only be a very small part of the probe and can easily be replaced
with a small screwdriver or a locking blade pocket knife. This cannot be said for the
other probes mentioned above.
7. Our sensor, due to the
advantages mentioned above, does not have the calibration or drift problem as the Galvanic
or Clark probes do.
8. Clark and Galvanic
based probes sensitivity and resolution set better as the oxygen increases. Our probe
behaves in the opposite manner, working best below 8ppm. |
