Automatic gas tank switching system for CO2 incubators

Summary The use and construction of an automatic gas tank switching system are described. This device monitors the gas pressure in a CO₂ incubator gas system and automatically switches to a reserve tank when the main supply tank is depleted. The unit contains an alarm system that signals either a loss of power or of gas pressure in the supply system. This research was supported by National Cancer Institute Contract No 1-CP-33226, grants CA 13058 and CA 14680 and an institutional grant to the Michigan Cancer Foundation by the United Foundation of Greater Detroit.