In loving memory of Kenis D. Keathley 6/4/81 - 3/27/22 Loving father, husband, brother, friend and firewood hoarder Rest in peace, Dexterday

gas sniffer /detector

Discussion in 'The DIY Room' started by In the Pines, Mar 27, 2024.

  1. In the Pines

    In the Pines

    Joined:
    Sep 3, 2018
    Messages:
    1,407
    Likes Received:
    7,772
    Location:
    Ohio
    I'd like to purchase a gas detector and not sure which units are good ones to get.
    I'm looking at the klein, reviews seem decent. Price is a little high for the amount I think I'll end up using it. That is ok if I can rely on it. Soapy water does a good job on stuff I can see and squirt directly.
    But that only goes so far when it's a seep and you can't see/access.
     
  2. RCBS

    RCBS

    Joined:
    Jan 22, 2016
    Messages:
    4,798
    Likes Received:
    22,752
    Location:
    Over here
    We sell the type that O&G workers are required to wear at my work. Sounds like you want the sniffy kind for pinpoint location? Gasclip and RKI are the brands. They probably also make what you want. Not inexpensive.
     
  3. In the Pines

    In the Pines

    Joined:
    Sep 3, 2018
    Messages:
    1,407
    Likes Received:
    7,772
    Location:
    Ohio
    Yes looking for the gooseneck sniffer type. You know when a product being sold has contact sales, it isn't inexpensive lol I think those brands may be above my payscale.
    I should also add I need it to detect propane, as I see not all will do that.
     
    metalcuttr, brenndatomu and RCBS like this.
  4. In the Pines

    In the Pines

    Joined:
    Sep 3, 2018
    Messages:
    1,407
    Likes Received:
    7,772
    Location:
    Ohio
    ended up taking a chance on a older scott instruments detector. looks to be exact same thing as scott/bacharach leakator 10 from MSA
    just the label is different. waiting on it to be shipped
     
    metalcuttr and brenndatomu like this.
  5. brenndatomu

    brenndatomu

    Joined:
    May 29, 2015
    Messages:
    22,392
    Likes Received:
    142,222
    Location:
    NE Ohio
    We have a Bacharach at work, seems to work well...
     
  6. Eric VW

    Eric VW Moderator

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2015
    Messages:
    24,158
    Likes Received:
    138,500
    Location:
    US
    Like Burt…?
     
  7. brenndatomu

    brenndatomu

    Joined:
    May 29, 2015
    Messages:
    22,392
    Likes Received:
    142,222
    Location:
    NE Ohio
    No idea what Burt uses...
     
  8. Eric VW

    Eric VW Moderator

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2015
    Messages:
    24,158
    Likes Received:
    138,500
    Location:
    US
    Rain…


    Sorry, yooperdave moment there…
     
  9. eatonpcat

    eatonpcat

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2013
    Messages:
    9,196
    Likes Received:
    50,632
    Location:
    Eaton Township, OH
    Hahaha...I thought the same...But I am much more mature than you!!
     
  10. brenndatomu

    brenndatomu

    Joined:
    May 29, 2015
    Messages:
    22,392
    Likes Received:
    142,222
    Location:
    NE Ohio
    FIFY :D
     
    metalcuttr and In the Pines like this.
  11. eatonpcat

    eatonpcat

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2013
    Messages:
    9,196
    Likes Received:
    50,632
    Location:
    Eaton Township, OH
    But my back is much better!!