Queensland Breathing Systems

18/09/2026

Something exciting is coming....

17/09/2026

BREATHING AIR BREAKDOWN #7 - PURIFICATION

Next up - purification 💨

The high-pressure air then passes through the final filter system, where moisture, carbon monoxide and oil vapours are removed from the air.

It's another important step in cleaning up the air before it's ready for use as breathing air.

15/09/2026

⛳At first glance, it looks like someone's heading to the golf course…

But this definitely isn't a golf buggy. 😂It's an oxygen cart used by the airlines, and it’s the first of many to come to our workshop for a rebuild.

Our team strip them down, check everything over, replace what's needed and get them ready to head back into service. ✈

It probably won't improve your handicap... but they're a pretty important bit of gear to have working properly.

11/09/2026

🫁Breathing Air Breakdown #6 - Final Separator

Next up in our Breathing Air Breakdown series - the final separator.

Located immediately before the filter system, the final separator has an important job to do before the air moves on to filtration.

After the final stage of compression and the dryer, there can still be water and oil present in the air stream. The final separator removes this before the air reaches the filters, helping reduce the load on the filtration system and allowing it to do its job properly.

It's another one of those components you might not think much about, but it plays an important part in producing clean, safe breathing air.

Stay tuned for #7.👌

10/09/2026

Something BIG has been taking shape at our workshop!!

Last week was a busier week than usual, with plenty of hands on deck getting our new igloo up and standing!

What started out as a fresh concrete pad, containers being craned into position and finally putting the framework up overhead - it’s been a pretty big job!

A big effort from everyone involved, and it’s great to see it all finished and ready to go 💪🏻

07/09/2026

THE ANSWER IS...👀

Last week we asked: How often should you have your breathing air quality tested?

The answer 👉 It depends on what the breathing air is being used for, and which Australian Standard applies.

🤿 Diving AS2299
Breathing air used for diving requires air quality testing every 3 months.

👩‍🚒 Firefighting, confined space, rescue, welding, painting & other topside systems - AS1715 & 1716
These systems require air quality testing at least annually.

You can't tell whether breathing air is safe just by looking at it. Testing checks for things like moisture, oil, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide and helps make sure the air you're breathing continues to meet the required standard.

Different application = different testing requirements. 👍

QBS Quick Quiz 🧐

How often should breathing air quality be tested?
💨A) Every 3 months
💨B) Every 6 months
💨C) Every 12 months

Drop your answer below 👇…... No Googling!

05/09/2026

Breathing Air Breakdown #5 - Refrigerated dryer

Living in the tropics means one thing we know plenty about… Humidity! 😅🌞

That's where the refrigerated dryer comes in.

Sitting between the final stage of the compressor and the final separator, it cools the compressed air right down, forcing moisture and oil to condense so they can be removed from the air stream.

You won't typically see a refrigerated dryer on smaller or portable compressors, but up here in North Queensland, they're a must have for helping manage the extra moisture our hot and humid conditions bring.

Another important step in producing clean, quality breathing air. 👌

03/09/2026

02/09/2026

QBS Quick Quiz 🧐

How often should breathing air quality be tested?
💨A) Every 3 months
💨B) Every 6 months
💨C) Every 12 months

Drop your answer below 👇…... No Googling!