Brand | UEi Test Instruments |
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Style | Detector |
Power Source | Crank |
Color | White |
Product Dimensions | 1.5"D x 4"W x 8"H |
Item Weight | 0.93 Ounces |
Alarm | Audible, Visual |
Sensor Type | Catalytic |
Manufacturer | UEi |
Part Number | CD100A |
Item Weight | 0.93 ounces |
Item model number | CD100A |
Batteries | 4 AA batteries required. (included) |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | One Size |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Number Of Pieces | 1 |
Included Components | A & E HAND TOOLS - Refrigerant Leak Detector Combustable Gas (CD100A) |
Batteries Included? | Yes |
Batteries Required? | No |
Battery Cell Type | Alkaline |
Average Battery Life | 15 Hours |
Warranty Description | 1 year limited warranty |
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Brand | UEi Test Instruments |
Style | Detector |
Power Source | Crank |
Color | White |
Product Dimensions | 1.5"D x 4"W x 8"H |
Item Weight | 0.93 Ounces |
Alarm | Audible, Visual |
Sensor Type | Catalytic |
About this item
- COMPREHENSIVE GAS DETECTION: This handheld gas detector is capable of detecting acetone, ammonia, butane, methane, natural gas, LPG, Jet fuel. Great detector for any residential or commercial HVAC needs.
- EASY TO USE: Simply turn on the gas leak detector, let it warm up for 10 seconds in open air, and then point gooseneck toward suspected areas. When a leak is found the leak detector will provide both audio and visual cues through increasing tic rate. This Gas leak detector is great for any homeowner or HVAC contractor and is great for both industrial and residential environments
- EFFECTIVE IN TIGHT SPACES: This gas sniffer features a long 18" flexible gooseneck to access hard to reach places. Also includes a tip light at the end of gooseneck to illuminate leak in a dark environment
- EFFICIENT: This combustion gas leak detector will save time while assessing equipment. It is faster and more effective than the traditional soap method.
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Easy to use | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.9 | — |
Accuracy | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.7 | — |
Value for money | 4.0 | — | 4.6 | 4.5 | — | — |
Easy to read | — | 4.7 | 4.7 | — | 4.9 | — |
Sold By | UEi | Toptes Direct | Toptes Direct | Forensics | Toptes Direct | Amazon.com |
power source | Crank | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
sensor type | Catalytic | Gas Sensitive Semi Conductor | Gas Sensitive Semiconductor (GSS) | Catalytic | Gas Sensitive Semi Conductor | — |
upper temperature rate | — | 50 degrees celsius | 122 degrees fahrenheit | — | — | 32 degrees celsius |
style | Detector | PT520A+ Rechargeable | modern | Modern | — | Normal Environments Detector |
alarm | Audible, Visual | Audible | Audible, Visual | Visual | Audible, Visual | Audible |
operating humidity | — | 95 percent | 95 percent | 90 percent | — | 95 percent |
weight | 0.93 ounces | 0.51 kilograms | 0.13 pounds | — | 170 grams | 1.9 pounds |
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From the manufacturer
UEi Combustible Leak Detector
UEi’s Combustible Leak Detector, the CD100A is used to identify potentially hazardous combustible gases leaks from sealed components or systems. Leaks can easily result from poor connections, fittings, seals and inadequate welds creating dangerous gas leaks that can be expensive and hard to locate. This is why the CD100A combustible leak detector is a requirement for HVAC technicians, plumber, firefighters, home inspectors, or facility maintain personnel who install, maintain or inspect systems using combustible gas.
What’s included:
CD100A Combustible Leak Detector.
9V battery.
Manual.
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Professional FeaturesMinimum detection 50 ppm methane. 18” ridged gooseneck to help access hard to reach areas. Worklight in sensor cap illuminates the search area. Adjustable audio and visual tic rate. Headphone jack. |
CD100A detectsAcetone, Industrial Solvents, Alcohol, Jet Fuel, Ammonia, Lacquer, Thinners. Benzene, Methane, Butane, Naphtha, Ethylene, Oxide, Natural Gas, Gasoline-Petrol, Propane, Halon, Hydrogen Sulfide and Toluene. |
1-year limited warrantyThe CD100A is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. |
Common Users of Gas Leak Detectors:
- Gas Utilities
- HVAC Contractors
- Plumbers
- Refrigeration
- Facility maintain (Office, Apartments, Commercial etc)
- Inspectors
- Firefighters
Common Reasons for Gas Leak Detection:
Safety: Gas leaks can create a hazardous environment to personnel and property.
Dependability: Ensure equipment is operating to specification.
Fuel Efficiency: Don’t pay for fuel leaking from a system.
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Mfr # | CD100A | CD200 |
Adjustable Tick Rate | Yes | Yes |
18” gooseneck probe | Yes | Yes |
Worklight | Yes | Yes |
Audible/visual indication | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
Sensitivity | 50 ppm | 50 ppm |
LED leak size indication | - | Yes |
Warranty | 1 YR | 3 YRS |
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ASIN | B000HHTY7Q |
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Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #160,003 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #128 in Gas Detectors & Alarms |
Date First Available | July 19, 2004 |
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UEi Test Instruments has over 50 years’ experience designing and manufacturing a broad range of award-winning, industry-leading Test and Measurement Tools. Professionals recognize the UEi brand for quality and innovative features designed to solve real-world problems. UEi backs its products with dedicated technical support, service and repair teams.
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Customers like the performance, ease of use, and value of the combustible gas detector. For example, they mention it works well, the owner's manual is concise, and easy to understand. That said, opinions are mixed on leak detection, quality, smell, and sensitivity.
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Customers like the performance of the gas detector. They say it works well, does more than expected, and is easy to operate. Some customers also mention that it's a great service, product, and price.
"...combustible gas detector is a professional quality tool, it works exceedingly well and is unbelievably sensitive...." Read more
"Brand new,Works great, delivered on time reasonable price.Thank you" Read more
"...The detector worked fine for 95-96 days. I relied on it heavily and had great peace of mind knowing it was available...." Read more
"...far as the operation and my observations using this unit, it appears to be pretty good...." Read more
Customers find the combustible gas detector easy to use and accurate. They say the owner's manual is concise and easy to understand. They also say the probe is easy to press up against each individual fitting and the directions are clear and easy read.
"...It turned out to be all of those things.Operation is simple -- just turn the detector on (in clean air), wait for a minute or two,..." Read more
"...Nothing. Because of the long probe, it's easy to press it up against each individual fitting to see if it's tight, or leaking...." Read more
"...The owner's manual is concise and easy to understand...." Read more
"...This is a very sensitive instrument, easy to use, nothing complicated to understand or intrepid...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the gas leak detector. They say it's well worth the price, and it paid for itself on the first use. Customers also say it is high-end for residential applications and a good buy.
"...The price is very reasonable for an electronic instrument of this quality. Most detectors of similar quality are more expensive...." Read more
"...It was worth the cost and peace of mind and now we can check for possible leaks without paying someone from the propane company..." Read more
"...WELL WORTH ITS PRICE !!!!!" Read more
"...It is finally fixed! Even though I only used it once, it was worth the money, and I'll keep it in case someone wants to borrow it." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the accuracy of the gas detector. They mention that it is very accurate, easy to calibrate, and provides accurate readings without false alarms. Customers also say that it's an excellent meter for pin point detection of flammable gasses.
"...It is a very sturdy, accurate unit...." Read more
"excellent meter for pin point detection of flammable gasses, LP,NG, ect...." Read more
"like it a lot. very accurate. Best investment for the money spent." Read more
"...This device is super easy to use and very accurate. Having it on hand makes me feel pretty secure - it was well worth the investment." Read more
Customers are mixed about the leak detection of the tool. Some mention that it was able to find a leak that they could barely smell, and helped them find leaking gas. They say it even worked outside to find leaks, and it sniffs out gas leaks like a champ. However, others say that it sensed a slight leak at 2 connections, and that it's hard to pinpoint the leak.
"...It's helped me pinpoint a propane leak in my camper shell...." Read more
"...Not because of the reliability of the detector but because the leak could be so small as to be insignificant...." Read more
"...This device was able to find a leak that I could barely smell and probably prevented something worse from happening...." Read more
"...They diagnosed the problem as "a leak in the emissions system; and they would need to replace the gas tank " to the tune of around $ 800 !..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the detector. Some mention it's well-built, solid, and reliable. They say it makes them feel pretty secure. However, others say that it'd be better off buying a different detector. The gooseneck is a bit delicate and the unit feels cheap like plastic.
"I am an HVAC service tech. This combustible gas detector is a professional quality tool, it works exceedingly well and is unbelievably sensitive...." Read more
"...It is a very sturdy, accurate unit...." Read more
"...The device is also reasonably durable. The gooseneck is a bit delicate (especially where it joins the body of the instrument), but this is a..." Read more
"...It is very handy to have a light on the end to point exactly what you're looking at...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sensitivity of the tools. Some mention it's very sensitive, while others say it'll drive your plumber nuts. The battery drains quickly and the thumbwheel sensitivity broke with light use. The knob is somewhat touchy.
"...a professional quality tool, it works exceedingly well and is unbelievably sensitive. It’s sold at a number of HVAC parts houses...." Read more
"...It was able to detect the difference between.It is sensitive...." Read more
"...It works. But, the sensitively is low…I have a cheap gas detector and it really is bad…..." Read more
"...This is a very sensitive instrument, easy to use, nothing complicated to understand or intrepid...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the smell of the product. Some mention it detects basically any combustible gas at levels at least as low as 50 ppm. It works great sniffing for commbustable gas, and is recommended for tracing plumbing smells. However, others say that it found some gases coming from the basement which they did not expect.
"...It’s sold at a number of HVAC parts houses. It detects basically any combustible gas at levels at least as low as 50 ppm (parts per million)...." Read more
"...There was just a touch of a long-lingering gas-like odor, but many of the gas connections were too hard to reach to try testing with water and soap...." Read more
"...No more leak, no more faint odor, and a very happy wife...." Read more
"...First car, a '02 Toyota Spyder: There was a lingering gas smell when the engine was turned off; it grew progressively worse from gas fumes entering..." Read more
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It is not auto-zeroing which I actually prefer. That means it doesn’t automatically desensitize itself with exposure to combustible gas. You can adjust the sensitivity yourself as needed meaning you can decrease sensitivity as the area is saturated with gas and you zero in on the leak and at ANY point you can crank the sensitivity back up without having to wait a long time or restart the detector & move back outside. It also means when you initially start it up you have to adjust it to the required baseline. Give it a minute or two to warm up & adjust it to a few clicks per second.
I’ve used this detector at least 8 or 10 times so far. It pick up instantly with no delay & recovers very quickly. On both accounts it is MUCH better than my previous detector. It is also INSANELY sensitive and I mean CRAZY sensitive. A funny experiment, it’s so sensitive that it will detect methane when you put it close to anyone’s rear end and that’s when they are not passing gas.
The point being, don’t let the extreme sensitivity of this detector drive you crazy. It WILL pick up on the most insanely small “leaks”. I would suggest confirming all leaks found by this detector with a bubble solution. Not because of the reliability of the detector but because the leak could be so small as to be insignificant. Gas lines typically hold no more than 2-3 PSI of gas (on your side of the gas meter). They are tested & passed at 10 PSI. By their nature, gas lines are not exceptionally tight. Most gas lines, if pumped up to 10 PSI & left for a week, will have lost a good amount of pressure. My point being, if you find a leak with the gas detector but it won’t show up with a bubble solution PROPERLY ADMINISTERED it’s too small to worry about. You could search the entire gas line on a small old house & probably find over a dozen “leaks” that small and it could still pass the pressure test.
Here’s another pointer, sometimes it’s normal to smell a little gas. What? That can’t be right? Your gas meter has a pressure relief on it. It will, from time to time, purge a little gas, especially when gas appliances are turning on & off. Just because you smell gas when you walk by the meter doesn’t mean there’s a problem. When your gas furnace shuts off the gas valve closes and the gas inside the distributor equalizes to the ambient pressure, but it’s inside an enclosed tube so not every last bit gets blown out of the flue by the inducer motor. Everything shuts down and over minutes that tiny amount of gas slowly dissipates. If you pull the door off the burner compartment of your furnace at the right time you’ll smell gas. This detector will pick up on it. It’ll hit big right at the orifices where the gas comes out. That doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong.
What I’m getting at is, be safe with gas but understand just how sensitive this detector is and if you’re not sure what is or isn’t normal call a professional. The professional would be more than happy to have this detector in his arsenal of tools.
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The product has a calibration wheel that must be set before use. One must go to a place where there is no gas present, and turn the wheel so it clicks/flashes about twice per second. Then, when the probe is placed near combustible gas, the click/flash rate increases based on how much gas is present. It was able to detect the difference between.
It is sensitive. Simply bringing it inside my SUV when the engine had been off 5 minutes detected a small amount of combustible gas--maybe because I had a five-gallon gas-can in there 2 weeks ago. In a room with a small natural gas leak, it was able to detect the difference between the amount of gas near the floor and the slightly higher amount near the ceiling (natural gas is lighter than air).
It is a very sturdy, accurate unit.
For this price, it could have some kind of digital readout that is easy to write down and compare to readings taken elsewhere in a building with minor gas leaks.
Operation is simple -- just turn the detector on (in clean air), wait for a minute or two, adjust the audible tick to a slow but steady rate, then move around until the tick rate increases. The faster the tick rate, the higher the gas concentration. (Imagine a Geiger counter that detects gas instead of radiation...) Just move the sensor along the piping until you find where the tick rate is highest, and you've found the leak.
The price is very reasonable for an electronic instrument of this quality. Most detectors of similar quality are more expensive.
The device is also reasonably durable. The gooseneck is a bit delicate (especially where it joins the body of the instrument), but this is a complex electronic device, not a hammer. If you treat it with a bit of care it should last a long time, though the sensor module will likely need to be replaced every few years. (This is just the nature of electronic gas sensors, and isn't a weakness of this particular device.)
It's worth noting that this is a leak detector, not a gas level monitor. It is designed for plumbers, appliance technicians and DIYers who need to locate a gas leak and/or to verify that there are no leaks after working on gas plumbing or appliances. It's not intended as a continuous duty gas safety monitor. There's no readout of gas level in PPM, so there's no way to determine the actual level of gas present. If you need to locate a leaking fitting in a gas line, this is the perfect device. If you're looking for a gas monitor for your basement, or for OSHA compliance, this device isn't what you need. As long as you're not expecting the device to do things that it's not designed to do, it's a great instrument.
Pros: simple to use; inexpensive; reasonably durable; compact
Cons: gooseneck not quite as durable as it could be