I can't place probe directly on all gas connections so can this instrument detect LPG leak without actually touching connections? Thx
1274187
Yes, calibrate it away from the area to be tested. It will start to respond when you are near the leak then the response intensifies the closer you get to the leak. It samples combustible gases in the atmosphere, the closer you are to the leak the greater the amount of combustible gases.
1274188
Yes, the detector will find gas wherever it is, it does not have to actually touch the connection. Of course it makes it easier to pinpoint the leak by getting as close as possible. I found a gas leak in a meter room and the leaking fitting was inaccessible, but the detector increased in volume and speed the closer I got to the leak. I also found a gas leak in my oven. The detector led me to a bad gas valve way down in back. I think this is a great product.
1274189
Yes, you do not need to touch a connection the probe can detect up to several feet away. You can get false positives with air flow so follow directions and you should be fine. I used the probe to find a LP leak after two HVAC guys failed to find it. It was in an air return where a piece of flex pipe was routed and had a pin whole leak. I keep getting weak readings around the duct opened it up and inserted the probe and wow, it was a hot spot, actual flex pipe was about 5 ft away.
1973508
Yes, if the tip can touch where the gas comes out. Slightly below works best for propane. I bought a second one because they work so well.Nancy
2187914
I've only used it for automotive detection so far so I have no personal experience with other gasses but according to Fieldpiece it triggers on all CFCs HFCs and HCFCs with varying sensitivity. Here is their link for the SRL8 detector. http://fieldpiece.com/leak-a-gas-detectors/srl8
482748
Yes. I had my gas co. hook mine to my 250 gal. propane underground tank. They tied into the high pressure line just before the regulator next to my house and installed a tamper resistant valve with a quick connect on it. I have run it this way. Works fine. Would highly recommend you get your gas co. to do this. They need to see if the high pressure line is big enough. To hook it up this way also voids the warranty.
1870454
I'm no expert on lp gas regulators for grill, etc., but the box for this "Low Pressure LPG" hose with 1-PSI regulator and 3/8" flare swivel fitting contains the following warning: ! DO NOT USE ON TURKEY FRYERS ! Elsewhere it also says "For use with LP outdoor low pressure cookers and gas grills ONLY! Do not use for any other application." If you want more info, you could check with the distributor, Barbour International, Inc. at 101 Cypress Way in Brandon, MS 39042. Hope this helps.
1077476
When I thought I smelled gad I had already called the gas company before this arrived and they fixed the problem. I'm not sure at the moment how this will work.. I haven't had another gas leak so I'm not sure what it does when it occurs.
298323
I'm currently having the same issue. I bought a hand held gas detector & discovered that my new stove has a slight leak from one of the rings! I am waiting on a part from the stove manufacturer to be available (by next week) and will see if it changes the situation! I will recalibrate as directed by the supplier of the hood and will follow up here when I feel either all is okay or status quo!
620460
Make sure you turn on the gas on the tank fully before opening the needle valve on the regulator. There is a safety mechanism that limits flow if the regulator does not sense the full pressure from the tank. Otherwise, either the tank or the regulator may be faulty.
1604869
I would say that " yes " i would thing you can connect the two male threaded end together with a double female threaded coupler ( BUT ) never trust quick connect plugs to not leak ( SO ) always shut the gas line off at the source when you are not cooking .
2072213
Probably not. Between a home LP supply and a grill you'd want to have a pressure regulator. This connector is great for hooking up grills/burners to a propane tank where you want to allow higher than normal flow rates of gas, such as a turkey fryer or very large grill.
1578718
Mine was installed near the ceiling and it worked fine to detect CO from an old stove's pilot light that malfunctioned and turned itself off. My apartment was slowly filling with gas that I only faintly smelled when entering. I believe I had the First Alert brand, but I'm sure they all work the same.
690116
The placement of LP gas detector should be low close to the floor. It does not matter the location of the CO detector see the following abstract from the National Institute of Health http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21536403
1516053
looks like its a NATURAL GAS detector..... will it detect other explosive gasses? dunno
785768
It has the sensor inside. If you're using it for both propane and CO, you should put it low to the ground close to your propane tank.
1575297
I think that would be an accident waiting to happen without a proper modification. There is no way to hook a propane regulator to natural gas because the connection if different. My stove can use both fuels but came with special outlets for that purpose to allow the correct amount of gas to flow. Save your house from destruction and contact the manufacturer before the fire and or explosion.
1604867
I would say that " yes " i would thing you can connect the two male threaded end together with a double femalethreaded coupler ( BUT ) never trust quick connect plugs to not leak ( SO ) always shut the gas line off at the source when you are not cooking .
149106
My recommendation is to call a local supplier of gas. They should be able to explain how or suggest a technician you could call.