Combustible Gas Detector

Combustible gases inflame easily; hence, they present hazard in residential areas. Home Inspectors use combustible gas detectors on a daily basis.

What are combustible gases?

Combustible or flammable gases not only inflame, but also are toxic to humans and animals. There is many gases in this category and some of them include butane, ethane, ethanol, gasoline, methane, propane. You can find a complete list at: AFC International Combustibles List.

Many people ask us, if they can use carbon monoxide tester to find combustible gases. The answer is no. Although, CO results from combustion, but the gas is not flammable.

What is the best way to use a combustible gas detector to find a leak?

There are 3 basic steps:

There is quite a few brands of combustible gas sniffers used in US. Here is a short list of manufacturers making reliable products: Amprobe, Bacharach, CPS Products, E Instruments, Extech, General Tools, Testo, TIF Instruments, TPI, UEi and Yellow Jackets.

Valuetesters.com is an authorized distributor of the above brands.

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