Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces - Sniffer/QUALITY? e

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Smith Brother
12-19-07, 11:47 AM
Hello:

I do handyman repairs, and there have been times when I have needed a way to test for the presence of natural gas.

I have used spray on LEAK DETECTOR sulutions on f
ttings, but would like a GOOD QUALITY SNIFFER. I see units at the box stores selling for $25.00 - $30.00 and wonder if such is what I should purchase.

Thanks for hearing me out, and I WELCOME ANY and ALL COMMENTS.

Dale

mattison
12-19-07, 12:15 PM
I couldn't comment on the cheaper ones. This is what I use http://www.bacharach-inc.com/informant_2A.htm

It's pricey but you get what you pay for.
hankhill6018
12-19-07, 03:16 PM
Any of these are also good. I personally use the 8850.

http://www.testequipmentdepot.com/tif/leakdetectors/tif8800.htm

Smith Brother
12-19-07, 05:01 PM
Thanks to both of you for your time, and honest comments. I was hoping someone out there has used the less expensive units that are available at the big box store for around $30.00, I did go on line and found that one in the price range I have listed above does have positive feedback.

Thank You again,


Dale
mattison
12-20-07, 05:41 AM
I had the TIF mentioned by Hank Hill for several years. It's a great tool also.