Buy an H-10.

In my opinion, it is STILL the standard by which other detectors are judged.

It has a bit of a learning curve, but once you have learned how to operate it, it WILL NOT let you down.

The other detectors that are quite popular like the D-tek and the D-tek Select have let me down on more than one occasion.

 

We use the 'Informant II' because it will do both refrigerant and combustable gases. luck dan

 

H-10, P, PM

Yellow Jacket Accuprobe..........r-410a, and other blends

 

FYI.

The H-10 is sensitive to CFCs, HCFCs, and HFCs.

There is no reason to carry a detector for each if you have an H-10.

 

I own the cps eliminator and it goes off quite a bit and there is no leak at that spot. Drives me nuts. Im looking again too. Good timing for this thread. Ive read the other 50 about these detectors lol but Ill subscribe to this on too lol.

JP how is that h-10 when your in the middle of the roof with no 115v electric?

 

Since I have the cordless model, it works great.

I'm not afraid to rig up a cheater or drag an extension cord to run the old 115v model that I have, either, but I prefer the cordless model.

CPS eliminator was one of the WORST detectors that I ever tried.

I don't think I found a single leak with that thing. Tripped over a few while carrying it, does that count?

 

Tif ZX-1 for battery powered or H-10. Im not afraid to take 100 feet of extension cord so I can use my H-10 Nothing compares.

 

I own 6 h-10's

 

Tif ZX1, best bang for buck out there.

 

Just bought a new h10 on Tuesday. Found a leak on Wednesday. My D-tek is second fiddle, didn't fully trust it. Only 9 months old. I have some older h10's that I will send in to get refurbed.

Love the new one, trust it. Pretty much the same cost as a d-tek, but a lot more bullet proof.

 

I prefer the AccuTrak ultrasonic leak detector as I have found more leaks utilizing this detector than any other.

 

Have any of you guys tried the Bacharach Informant II ? I believe it does combustible gases and refrigerant. I'm in the market but want to make sure i choose one that works, because they aren't cheap.

 

I have a older De Tek and I dont trust it. Ive got a Yellow Jacket and it works a lot better.

 

tif zx1. I also have Fieldpiece but not sure about that one, yet.

 

Leak detectors

H-10

Can zero in on a miniscule leak in less than a few minutes usually.The trick is all in the sensitivity setting. Small to find the general area and then large to zero in on the nat fart.

 

My:.02: I have 2 D-tek selects and one YJ Accuprobe. I always bring both when I do a leak check, but if I only could bring one I'd have to bring the YJ. Side by side the YJ seems a little more sensitive, although it feels like it is very cheaply made it works fairly well.

But I will say I have used the inficon for years and It is a solid leak detector and their customer service is TOP NOTCH. My leak detector was out of its warranty and I got some water in the sensor, called them and they sent me a brand new one overnight shipping and all. the new ones (grey) have a improved filter/tip.

But My Coworker recently bought a H-10 and swears by it. So that will be my next detector>>

 

Have 2 CPSs an old tif, a D Tek Select that was good until it had a switch problem, shipped it off for repairs, got it back and it's worthless. Called my supply house and whined. They sent me an Informant II. Best detector I've had since the Spy 5 back in the 70s. Had a hand me down H-10 way back, and as I recall, it was a good detector. Just had to have a dropcord for it. Oh yeah the II also is a great Combustible gas detector too. I'm usually not impressed by tools that have multple functions, but this one seems to be a winner.

 

I've had my D-Tek for maybe 10 years and have had excellent luck with it. I owned a H-10 way back in the 90,s till someone sucked up some water with it.

Do they still use the little bottle for calibration?

 

That can be fixed, you know.

Yes, the little bottle is still needed for proper calibration.

 

We have 7 different refrigerant leak detectors in our lab. We just bought the H10G this year, and it blows ALL of the others out of the water (wait.. keep it away from water!)hands down. It was the number one choice after the students used it.

 

Have two Inficons, a TEC-Mate and Compass. Both work well. The TEC-Mate is 16 years old and the Compass is a year old. No problems with either.

 

I have both Tif-ZX1 and the H-10G. Both great detectors when maintained.
The H-10G is corded but I made a small pack that uses a battery and a DC to AC converter and WA-LA!, you made yourself a cordless H-10G.

My opinion is with either of these detectors + soap bubbles and good leak detection skills, you are well on your way to finding leaks.

 

AccuTrak ultrasonic leak detector, 350 lbs of nitrogen and good old soap bubbles. I find the leaks that others can not. The H-10 works great also. Leak detection is not luck it is an art. Different methods for different leaks. You can not use the same method for a unit that leaks a pound every 4 years as one the will not hold gas for 2 days.

 

Sure you can, I do it all the time.

 

My favourite after many of them is the Robinair 16600. It has been consistent, accurate and durable. The adjustable gain is a nice feature and has detected even the smallest leaks!