Businesses and their employees have more productive things to do than visually inspecting oil and fluid drums to guess when they should be changed. At the same time, running out of key fluids results in lost business and costly downtime. And if drums are used to capture hazardous liquid waste, an overflow creates a safety hazard that results in possible regulatory fines and an expensive clean up.
BJE’s Drum Alert solves those problems with an easy to install warning system for steel and plastic 55 gallon drums.
“Gone are the days of being constantly vigilant about where you stand on inventory. Drum Alert will notify you about the status of the drum so you can make the proper arrangements,” said Roger Wiersma, BJE Product Engineer.
Drum Alert: Many Features for Efficient Operations
This stand-alone monitor sends both audible and visual alerts indicating when 55 gallon drums require attention. BJE engineers designed Drum Alert with a float sensor made of UL listed Buna N that is compatible with a variety of fluids with specific gravity greater than 85 including oil, antifreeze, and diesel fluid. The sensor activates a 103 decibel alarm siren when fluid reaches critical levels. The industry-first audible system complements an LED light that simultaneously signals a visual alert. Drum Alert can be set up to detect either low or high levels depending on how the drum is used.
“The cost of a Drum Alert is likely less than the cost of shipping a rush order of fluid if a customer runs out. It is also probably less than the cost of cleaning up a hazardous material spill that would have to be reported to regulatory authorities,” said Paul Nilsen, BJE Design Engineer.
A waterproof ABS plastic housing protects Drum Alert’s circuitry and 9-volt battery, which will last up to two years. A low-battery indicator “chirp” and yellow LED light indicate when the battery needs to be replaced. Drum Alert gives customers the information they need when they need it and is available at prices below that of competing brands with fewer features.
For more information, contact BJE, a division of Husky Corporation: A Breed Apart.
