Manufacturer | EG |
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Part Number | Y201 |
Item Weight | 9.9 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 5.9 x 2.7 x 1 inches |
Item model number | EGD-YZ1 |
Batteries | 3 AAA batteries required. |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Color | Yellow |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | Yes |
Battery Cell Type | Alkaline |
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Gas Leak Detector & Natural Gas Detector: Portable Gas Sniffer to Locate Leaks of Multiple Combustible Gases Like Propane, Methane, LPG, LNG, Fuel, Sewer Gas with 12" Flexible Sensor Neck
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Brand | EG |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Color | Yellow |
Product Dimensions | 1"D x 2.7"W x 5.9"H |
Alarm | Audible |
Operating Humidity | 40 percent |
About this item
- MULTIPLE DETECTABLE GASES: Locates combustible & explosive gas leaks from methane / natural gas, propane, fuel, ethane, butane, alcohol, coal gas, gasoline, toluene, kerosene, sewer gas, and other flammable gases.
- FLEXIBLE & PORTABLE GAS LEAK DETECTOR: Bend 12-inch length sensor neck in any direction along gas pipes & fuel lines or within confined spaces. Powered by 3 included AAA batteries, this portable gas detector sniffer can be taken anywhere to find leaks outdoors or indoors.
- VISUAL / AUDIO GAS INDICATORS: 6 LEDs with 85dB alarm notify user of presence and relative concentrations of natural gas & propane leaks.
- ADJUSTABLE SENSITIVITY: Increase sensitivity dial to find small gas leaks. Decrease sensitivity to find larger explosive gas leaks while filtering out false alarms from background gas levels.
- LIFETIME WARRANTY + ORIGINAL DESIGN: We provide full support for this product and offer a replacement if it ever breaks! We have a chemist on staff to answer any technical questions. Also included is a 20+ page eBook on Gas and Air Quality Hazards.
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Product Description
FIND ANY GAS LEAKS AT HOME OR PROFESSIONALLY
Pinpoint the location of any natural gas, propane, LP, fuel, or other combustible gas leaks by running sensor probe along a gas pipe, fuel line, or fittings near any gas smells. Locate fuel leaks from your lawnmower or car. Even find the source of malodorous sewer gas or other combustible gas leaks with this gas leak detector.
Gas leak is found when alarm sounds and LEDs light up. Don't pay a technician hundreds in diagnostic and other fees when you can find a gas leak anytime with this propane & natural gas leak detector.
HOW TO QUICKLY DETECT GAS LEAKS?
- To detect leaks while minimizing false alarms, turn the sensitivity dial upward toward (+) until the device begins to alarm. Turn sensitivity dial downward (-) slightly until alarm stops and 1st LED just turns off. Now, any small increase of gas level (as from a leak!) will cause the alarm to sound.
- Calibrating sensitivity level in the same room as the gas leak will help improve device accuracy by filtering out any background gas. Calibrating outdoors may lead to device sounding when entering gas-filled room before actual leak is found.
- If alarm sounds prematurely before a leak is found, sensitivity needs to be decreased to prevent false alarms.
- Allow device to warm up sensor for 10 seconds until yellow “Warm Up” light turns off.
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Size | 37.0 x 7.0 x 3.5 cm | 16.5 x 2.5 x 2.0 cm | 16.4 x 11.7 x 5.7 cm | 90 x 84 x 39 mm | 95 x 95 x 60 mm |
Power | Battery - AAA x 3 | Battery - AAA x 2 | AC 110-220V 50/60Hz | AC 110-220V 50/60Hz | USB 5V DC (AC adapter included) |
Sensor Type | Semiconductor Gas Sensor | Semiconductor Gas Sensor | Catalytic Gas Sensor | Semiconductor Gas Sensor | Catalytic Gas Sensor |
Application | Gas Leak Localization | Gas Leak Localization | Continuous Gas Monitoring | Continuous Gas Monitoring | Continuous Gas Monitoring |
Detection Gases | Multiple combustible gases | Multiple combustible gases | Multiple combustible gases | Multiple combustible gases | Multiple combustible gases |
Alarm Type | Sound and LED Alarm | Sound and LCD Alarm | Voice and Light Alarm | Sound and LED Alarm | Sound and LED Alarm |
Technical Specifications
Alarm | Visual: 6 Red LEDs, Audio: Variable Tone Frequency Buzzer |
Response Time | ≤ 2 seconds |
Warm up Time | 10 seconds |
Detection Range | 0.1% - 40% LEL, minimum 50 ppm |
Power Source | 3 AAA batteries |
Battery Life | 15 minutes to 4 hours, depending on usage patterns and battery chemistry |
Operating Temperature | 0 - 55 ℃ |
Humidity | ≤ 95% |
Size | 14.6 in x 2.8 in x 1.2 in |
Material | ABS Plastic Housing with Flexible Metal Wand |
BACKED BY EG AIR'S LIFETIME REPLACEMENT PROMISE
As the only US seller of this gas detector, we provide expert support with our chemist on staff to answer any technical questions. Buy confidently; this device is covered by EG Air's lifetime replacement promise. Also included/emailed is a 20+ page eBook on Gas & Air Quality Hazards.
If you ever have problems with your device, let us know and we will troubleshoot or replace it!
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ASIN | B07FSVCSSL |
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Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #10,202 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #14 in Gas Detectors & Alarms |
Date First Available | July 23, 2018 |
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Easy to use | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.4 |
Accuracy | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.1 |
Value for money | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.6 | — |
Easy to install | 4.6 | 4.6 | — | — | — | 4.1 |
Easy to read | — | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | — | — |
Sold By | EG Air | Toptes Direct | PROTECH US | Toptes Direct | Toptes Direct | RockSeedUS |
power source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
sensor type | — | Gas Sensitive Semiconductor (GSS) | — | Electrochemical | Gas Sensitive Semi Conductor | — |
alarm | Audible | Audible, Visual | Audible, Visual | Audible & Visual | Audible, Visual | Audible, Visual |
operating humidity | 40 percent | 95 percent | 95 percent | 80 percent | 95 percent | 95 percent |
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Customers like the performance, ease of use, value, and sensitivity of the gas smoke fire alarm. For example, they mention that it works well, the instructions are clear, and it's well worth the low price. They're also satisfied with detection, and accuracy. That said, opinions are mixed on leakage and quality.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the gas smoke fire alarm. They mention that it works well, gets the job done, and is simple to use. Some say that the performance is not too sensitive, and that it's a great piece of test equipment at a reasonable price. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Quality is good. Easy to use very happy with this purchase." Read more
"Easy to set up, operates as advertised, performance was satisfactory (tested it with combustible gas and it registered correctly) housing slightly..." Read more
"This “sniffer” is a great piece of test equipment at a very reasonable price. I like both the visual and audible detection information...." Read more
"Gets the job done. Simple to use." Read more
Customers find the gas smoke fire alarm easy to use. They mention the instructions are clear, the device is easy to set up, and the sniffer is easy. Customers also say the device includes a small instruction pamphlet and is a quick and easy way to reach almost any gas-line connector.
"...Quality is good. Easy to use very happy with this purchase." Read more
"Easy to set up, operates as advertised, performance was satisfactory (tested it with combustible gas and it registered correctly) housing slightly..." Read more
"Gets the job done. Simple to use." Read more
"...We could not have found these leaks without this easy to use handy device...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the gas detector. They mention that it works well and is well worth the low price. Some say that it saved them a fortune in plumber bills.
"...easily worth the price paid" Read more
"This “sniffer” is a great piece of test equipment at a very reasonable price. I like both the visual and audible detection information...." Read more
"...thing only once a month for 5 minutes, I think its a good value for the average homeowner...." Read more
"Decent product good value, but you need to know how to use it" Read more
Customers like the sensitivity of the gas smoke fire alarm. They mention that it's easy to adjust the senitivity dial, and will easily detect a quickly opened butane lighter. They also like the calibration and the "I'm working" tick. The volume control also controls the reactivity of the device.
"...I also like the sensitivity calibration and the “I’m working” tick. The gooseneck sensor is very useful for hard to reach places...." Read more
"...This device is very sensitive and only needs to be around the leak for a few moments...." Read more
"...The previous sensors were far too sensitive, resulting in annoying false alarms and they had high failure rates...." Read more
"...I like the fact that the sensitivity of this detector can be adjusted...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the detection of the gas smoke fire alarm. They mention that it is an excellent tool, effective, and useful. They also say that it has helped them greatly and is very useful for checking propane lines and fittings in their home.
"...The gooseneck sensor is very useful for hard to reach places. I highly recommend the Y201 to anyone looking to add a “sniffer” to their tool box." Read more
"...Even if you don’t use it regularly. It is a good tool to have. If you have any questions if you might have a leak. You feel sure and safe." Read more
"...It accurately and quickly has pinpointed these problems and is almost too sensitive to a fault...." Read more
"...With this detector I was able to lower the sensitivity and it made it possible to find the exact connection that needed to be tightened...." Read more
Customers like the accuracy of the gas smoke fire alarm. They say it is remarkably accurate, precise, and provides accurate results. Customers also say it's easy to calibrate to avoid false alarms while maintaining sensitivity. They also mention that the calibration instructions are clear.
"...Highly recommend this device for accurate readings and to detect natural gas. It could help save your life if the leaks are in your house!" Read more
"Despite being only a $30 device, it was extremely accurate in detecting a fizzer (tiny gas leak) in natural gas pipe, mechanic came to fix and..." Read more
"...When I did this I found it very accurate and very repeatable. I found a leak in the supply to my gas range that I could not smell." Read more
"...It was easy to calibrate. To make sure it was working, I turned on the gas to my gas grill, put the probe near the burner and WHEEEEEEEE!,..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the leakage of the gas smoke fire alarm. Some mention that it picks up leaks faster, while others say that it was unable to find any leaks. Some customers also mention that the device is very accurate and picks small leaks to large ones with ease. However, some customers also say that the detector allowed them to pinpoint the leaks by adjusting the sensitivity.
"...Tested it and its very accurate picks up small leaks to large ones with ease. Quality is good. Easy to use very happy with this purchase." Read more
"...put the new one on and we couldn't detect that leak due to the huge leak on the valve. So luckily my detector helped him fix that issue as well...." Read more
"The gas detector made it super easy for us to find leaks on my propane cooktop replacement in our travel trailer...." Read more
"...I decided to try this gas detector. It located gas leaks at several of the connections on the gas meter...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the gas smoke fire alarm. Some mention it's very reliable, robust, and sensitive. The detector is well made, and has a great lifetime warranty. However, others say that it'll break down quickly and feels like a cheap toy.
"...decent usage... maybe a total of 5 hours, the unit is showing signs of breaking down. It started to give false readings with regularity...." Read more
"...needed, it can simply be switched off, and this will also prolong the life of the unit...." Read more
"...thing I don't like is the batteries that come with it Died right after one use." Read more
"...device by placing it near our stove and gas fireplace, and it went off without a hitch when actual natural gas was present. Glad I got this!" Read more
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Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2023
easily worth the price paid
I bought this to help detect and sniff out tiny gas leaks in my 70 year old house. These were leaks that I basically could not smell with the exception of that 'every once in awhile' picking up the faint smell of gas whiff in the air of the basement. So far, all of my detected leaks have come from pipe threads that have dried out and have sprung these tiny leaks. In retrospect, bubbles could not find any of them... and I got a sense that many were lingering for possibly decades. Some exist around the old style shut off valves where the stem packing dries out.
This device is very sensitive and only needs to be around the leak for a few moments. It accurately and quickly has pinpointed these problems and is almost too sensitive to a fault. While it also detects sewer gas, which will pool in a low spot, gas tends to float on the air and gravitate upward. I'm unsure as to how the 'smell' added (mercaptan) adds molecular weight thus sending the gas lower in the room. Regardless, the sensitivity of this device is five stars.
What desperately needs fixing is the calibration wheel, which when zeroed in fresh air is already spun 75% up... leaving only a 25% remainder on the dial to adjust the amount of gas you want to consider as dangerous and needing immediate attention. The unit has no indication of percentages or concentration levels, so its a blind guess as to what the battery wasting led lights and buzzers are trying to tell you. Obviously its alerting you to the presence of natural gas, which is good thing...
But when zeroed in fresh air, the calibration dial will have very little room left for actual calibration. A slight touch of the wheel will send it into overload WHEN ITS OUTSIDE in fresh air. That is a flaw that needs correction. The battery cover also needs a redesign as it often requires a circus act to remove it.
If the incessant buzzing doesn't drive you crazy, then the 10-12 minutes of battery life will. This thing eats AAA batteries and needs three at a time to work properly. I can't validate the effectiveness of the unit once the low battery light comes on. It will still work and detect but I can't speak to the level of accuracy at that point.
After 10 weeks of fairly decent usage... maybe a total of 5 hours, the unit is showing signs of breaking down. It started to give false readings with regularity. Its tone has changed and that tone has often become shaking and erratic and I'm starting to loose confidence. I still have a bunch off interior walls that I'm sniffing and will need to purchase a higher end unit to get me through my project. For this reason... failing sensitivity after 5 hours... I gave the unit 3 stars.
Lastly... if you're going to use this thing only once a month for 5 minutes, I think its a good value for the average homeowner. If however you're drilling into walls and ceilings, and tracing gas lines thru your structure, I'd start with one of the more professional models offered on the internet.