Thanks for the video, I just bought one. I've had a yellow jacket, 2 TIFs, and a Harbor Fright(growler). The TIFs I had didn't work very well with 134a although they were great with 12. Also the tips clogged easily. I could set the Harbor Fright one off by sticking it in my ear. But it worked ok. Can't wait to try the new one.
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Nice video! It should be mentioned that as you point out the places to check you're touching the probe tip to the surface. This isn't recommended and will set off false alarms. Try to avoid occluding the tip when checking for leaks.
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I bought two of these for the shop for automotive HVAC service. They're useless due to false positives. It's like a randomizer gag gift. Yes, it will detect refrigerant when put within the vicinity of refrigerant, but it will also detect refrigerant everywhere else, in places there is no refrigerant leak. So, you pull it away from the area, to see if it stops beeping, but it continues to beep until you turn it off and on. Then you go back to the same spot and it's silent. You turn the sensitivity down, but it finds nothing, even when you crack open a keg of refrigerant and stick its nose right at the end of the hose. I gave it a try on my refrigerator. I know there's a leak. Again, it just randomly beeped everywhere.
Thanks for that information.....I am having leak in my civic and I was thinking whether to use it, but with its false positive results i think it's better to go for uv dye test
Very good information bro I always want something like that for my small job thanks so much for this video I will try my best to get one for this product how much for it and you were saying it checked r134a r410 r404 r22 r290 r600 those are the freon I work with can it detect that I will very much thank full all the best bro
A detection from the vents does not automatically mean a leak at the evaporator... It's quite likely, but also the leak could be from under the hood, and following the path of drawn in air into the system and out of the vents to the cab.....
Seeing Video at 16.00hrs in Weslaco , Texas. Where in Weslaco can I have to purchase the car airconditioner a/c gas leak detector? Or can it be delivered to me on cash/carry basis and at what cost?
hello Doug. tried to comment on your video before this one seemed to have no luck. Awesome has always. Liked,Shared and added to Playlists. All my best.
I had to delete it to add some disclaimers and show 2 methods in one video. Tomorrow is the modified video. Thanks for watching and thanks for all your support!
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My exact model stopped sensing. I've read that too much gas or liquids can damage the sensor. Mine stopped after using on top gas stove. I'll try cleaning with alcohol. Where can I get new tips?
Sounds like a damaged sensing tip for sure. The tip wasn't made for propane, natural gas, etc. Try using non-chlorinated brake parts cleaner spray on the sensing element. To be honest, it's cheaper to buy a new unit for $11.50. Thanks for watching!
@@electronicsNmore If you open it up, there is a little blue multi turn trimpot. I bought a brand new one and found out that the tips both worked. Adjusted the trimpot in both units and now they both detect propane and butane instantly. Go into that trimpot and you can make your detector super sensitive. Awesome unit for $20
I got the same model and it’s beeping sometimes and then I’ll turn it off put it the same spot leave it for a minute and it’s not beeping. Does that mean mines a dud?
Off topic somewhat but thought this would be OK in the automotive folder: Clearly you research and test tools before recommending them. With that in mind, was just wondering what you use for an oscilloscope in automotive diagnostics. I'm betting its something that works well, is at least two channels and didn't need a mortgage to purchase.
my kitchen next to the fridge smells like paint it's so bitter gets in my mouth yuuuk but this thing won't pick anything up I get a head ache just being next to it idk
it beeped rapidly when it touched the hot radiator hose but when i backed away, the rapid beep stopped 😂😂😂😂 I touched the wand with my finger and gave false beep as well
High humidity conditions can cause that, or a loose tip. If the tip is dirty, you can try cleaning it using a couple blasts of non-chlorinated brake parts cleaner.
@@electronicsNmore I also used this in my dads car. Perfectly normal AC but still beeps at random times. Weird. how'd you know if it's a dirty sensor? No debris found in mine. I just used it a couple of times but I'll spray the tip with a maf sensor cleaner. And if high humidity can cause it to beep then I'm in a wrong place. Humidity goes up from 60 percent to 80 percent. I live in the tropics. Probably not use this as a diagnostic tool
@@KurtBarcelona I mean very high humidity, where your skin feels clammy. You have to realize that this is a VERY low cost tester, so it won't be perfect. If you want to avoid false triggering, then you'd need a much higher priced unit.
Why does moisture give it a false reading? When I put the detector close to my hand it goes off, along with when I put it to the mouth of a water bottle with water in it (without touching).
I just tested mine over water and my hand, and got no detection. Breathing on the end was detected. You could have a faulty unit. You also have to keep in mind that this is a very inexpensive tester.
I have a D/C guestion. I heard it couldn't be done because one of the components may explode. I want to know the truth. I need contact information so I can email you. Tks
@4:08 he states all the stuff the device detects, can someone translate that into plain English or give examples of in home things you would test with this?
I have that exact same thing and apparently I'm leaking refrigerant through my skin. And the entire neighborhood is leaking it as well.. Because anytime I turn it on it goes nuts no matter where I put it. Total piece of 💩💩💩💩💩
Mine works fine to this day. Either the tip is faulty, or you destroyed it by detecting something at a high level that it wasn't designed for. BTW, you can't expect much for 11 bucks. Lol
@@electronicsNmore I replaced it 5 times with the same results. By then it wasn't funny anymore. You couldn't even move them one inch and they would alarm at #1 sensitivity. Finally, I bought an inficon unit. Zero problems. And yes you get what you pay for. Buy cheap get cheap.
That's a terrific tool! Thank you very much for the demonstration! Looking forward to your next video!!
Glad you enjoyed it! The video you uploaded yesterday was fantastic! Keep up the great testing videos!
Glad you actually showed how it works (sound when on vs when it detects a leak).
Thanks for the video, I just bought one. I've had a yellow jacket, 2 TIFs, and a Harbor Fright(growler). The TIFs I had didn't work very well with 134a although they were great with 12. Also the tips clogged easily. I could set the Harbor Fright one off by sticking it in my ear. But it worked ok. Can't wait to try the new one.
Thank You, just bought the tool. 👍👍
Thanks for the demo on the Sniffer! Gonna get allot of use out of this!
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Nice video! It should be mentioned that as you point out the places to check you're touching the probe tip to the surface. This isn't recommended and will set off false alarms. Try to avoid occluding the tip when checking for leaks.
This unit can and will set off false alarms, so you need to be careful, and triple check everything.
Thank you very much for posting this video and the explanation of how to use it, very helpful.
You're welcome Don!
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 finally an honest review
I just used one to diagnose my leak as coming from the condenser
Hi..I need some clarification. Do I turn on ‘ blower only’ ( no AC) without starting the engine…correct? Thanks for your help!
Very nice. Thank you for taking the time for this video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks. You cleared up some of the poorly written areas of the instruction pamphlet.
Glad it was helpful!
@@electronicsNmore yep
Really good info Thanks
Sweet video.
Thank you for the walk-through and explanation.
Very informative.
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I bought two of these for the shop for automotive HVAC service. They're useless due to false positives. It's like a randomizer gag gift. Yes, it will detect refrigerant when put within the vicinity of refrigerant, but it will also detect refrigerant everywhere else, in places there is no refrigerant leak. So, you pull it away from the area, to see if it stops beeping, but it continues to beep until you turn it off and on. Then you go back to the same spot and it's silent. You turn the sensitivity down, but it finds nothing, even when you crack open a keg of refrigerant and stick its nose right at the end of the hose. I gave it a try on my refrigerator. I know there's a leak. Again, it just randomly beeped everywhere.
You need a very clean atmosphere for it to work properly, that I agree with. You can't expect the same performance as my MAC for only 11 bucks.
Thanks for that information.....I am having leak in my civic and I was thinking whether to use it, but with its false positive results i think it's better to go for uv dye test
I just got one... nice job. Thanks.
Enjoy it
Sold, buying one!
Mine still works fine, you can't expect too much for the low cost.
Very good information bro I always want something like that for my small job thanks so much for this video I will try my best to get one for this product how much for it and you were saying it checked r134a r410 r404 r22 r290 r600 those are the freon I work with can it detect that I will very much thank full all the best bro
Hi there. You can refer to the supplied product link for more details. Thank you, and glad you liked the video!
Thanks for sharing Idol
Yes those are really nice & do work great!!! Thanks for the vid. & links.
A detection from the vents does not automatically mean a leak at the evaporator... It's quite likely, but also the leak could be from under the hood, and following the path of drawn in air into the system and out of the vents to the cab.....
But how can you detect refridgerant when you live in new yawk.
Thank you for this, does it also sense R1234yf?
good video, thx for sharing
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Seeing Video at 16.00hrs in Weslaco , Texas.
Where in Weslaco can I have to purchase the car airconditioner a/c gas leak detector?
Or can it be delivered to me on cash/carry basis and at what cost?
Thanks for this!
You're welcome!
I have one and it work great
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hello Doug. tried to comment on your video before this one seemed to have no luck. Awesome has always. Liked,Shared and added to Playlists.
All my best.
I had to delete it to add some disclaimers and show 2 methods in one video. Tomorrow is the modified video. Thanks for watching and thanks for all your support!
Thank you very much for the demonstration
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
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Interesting. My good friend is a mechanic and uses the dye and uv light to find leaks. I wonder if he'll find this quicker. I'll show him.
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My exact model stopped sensing. I've read that too much gas or liquids can damage the sensor. Mine stopped after using on top gas stove. I'll try cleaning with alcohol. Where can I get new tips?
Sounds like a damaged sensing tip for sure. The tip wasn't made for propane, natural gas, etc. Try using non-chlorinated brake parts cleaner spray on the sensing element. To be honest, it's cheaper to buy a new unit for $11.50. Thanks for watching!
@@electronicsNmore
If you open it up, there is a little blue multi turn trimpot.
I bought a brand new one and found out that the tips both worked.
Adjusted the trimpot in both units and now they both detect propane and butane instantly.
Go into that trimpot and you can make your detector super sensitive.
Awesome unit for $20
I got the same model and it’s beeping sometimes and then I’ll turn it off put it the same spot leave it for a minute and it’s not beeping. Does that mean mines a dud?
Will it pick up r410a?
Off topic somewhat but thought this would be OK in the automotive folder:
Clearly you research and test tools before recommending them. With that in mind, was just wondering what you use for an oscilloscope in automotive diagnostics.
I'm betting its something that works well, is at least two channels and didn't need a mortgage to purchase.
I use the one shown in this video:
ruclips.net/video/iEbcUdEzjl4/видео.html
I also use this pocket scope:
ruclips.net/video/3stEPj0fpR0/видео.html
Do you know if it works with R290?
Very nice product company product name & model
my kitchen next to the fridge smells like paint it's so bitter gets in my mouth yuuuk but this thing won't pick anything up I get a head ache just being next to it idk
Don't you have to turn on the auto AC to detect the leak?
Hi dear I am A/C technician I needed one . how can i buy this tester please help me
it beeped rapidly when it touched the hot radiator hose but when i backed away, the rapid beep stopped 😂😂😂😂 I touched the wand with my finger and gave false beep as well
Must be faulty, mine works just fine, the product has high buyer satisfaction ratings for the low cost.
When i touch the tip, it beeps.
When i turn on the blower of my AC, it beeps.
Even if it's a brand new evaporator, it beeps.
High humidity conditions can cause that, or a loose tip. If the tip is dirty, you can try cleaning it using a couple blasts of non-chlorinated brake parts cleaner.
@@electronicsNmore
I also used this in my dads car. Perfectly normal AC but still beeps at random times. Weird.
how'd you know if it's a dirty sensor? No debris found in mine. I just used it a couple of times but I'll spray the tip with a maf sensor cleaner.
And if high humidity can cause it to beep then I'm in a wrong place. Humidity goes up from 60 percent to 80 percent. I live in the tropics. Probably not use this as a diagnostic tool
@@KurtBarcelona I mean very high humidity, where your skin feels clammy. You have to realize that this is a VERY low cost tester, so it won't be perfect. If you want to avoid false triggering, then you'd need a much higher priced unit.
Hello. Where can I get this sniffer?
Hi George. There should be a link in the video description area. Thanks for watching!
Does it pick up 410a, r22
Yes. :-)
Itll pick up a fart if you have a gas leak yourself..
Hi, can it detect an o2 leak
No. You need what's below.
bit.ly/2rClri9
Thas tool price
Sir what is its price
Link in the video description area. Inexpensive.
Why does moisture give it a false reading? When I put the detector close to my hand it goes off, along with when I put it to the mouth of a water bottle with water in it (without touching).
I just tested mine over water and my hand, and got no detection. Breathing on the end was detected. You could have a faulty unit. You also have to keep in mind that this is a very inexpensive tester.
For the use of this tool to track AC Pipe Leaks,,, AC ON / OFF condition huh,,,???
I have a D/C guestion. I heard it couldn't be done because one of the components may explode. I want to know the truth. I need contact information so I can email you. Tks
I have 1 and once the tip is covered it beeps repeatedly.... I don't even have to be searching for refrigerant
Make sure the tip is secure. You could also have a faulty or heavily contaminated sensor tip.
Mine is brand new, just unwraped it from the box.
It beeps everytime the tip touches anything.
It's pissing me off
Make sure the end is tight. Remove it, inspect it, then put it back on.
Don't touch it to anything
@@legendfpv NASA is hiring right now
Is this a problem or what
Because i orderd brand new one like this and have the same issues when i touch anything its beeps
@4:08 he states all the stuff the device detects, can someone translate that into plain English or give examples of in home things you would test with this?
Refrigerator, ice maker, window/wall/central AC, etc....
I bought one of these tools, it did not work .
Mine still works great.
+1
not woking
Just got mine what a piece of crap 💩 i’m guessing these units are hit and miss… wish mine worked out like yours
I have that exact same thing and apparently I'm leaking refrigerant through my skin. And the entire neighborhood is leaking it as well..
Because anytime I turn it on it goes nuts no matter where I put it.
Total piece of 💩💩💩💩💩
Mine works fine to this day. Either the tip is faulty, or you destroyed it by detecting something at a high level that it wasn't designed for. BTW, you can't expect much for 11 bucks. Lol
@@electronicsNmore I replaced it 5 times with the same results. By then it wasn't funny anymore. You couldn't even move them one inch and they would alarm at #1 sensitivity.
Finally, I bought an inficon unit. Zero problems.
And yes you get what you pay for. Buy cheap get cheap.
@@highlandermachineworks5795 I tried to tell him that but he got upset.
He didn't prove anything
Please, I deal with enough stupidity on a daily basis, I don't need more.
Awesome video and thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching Alvin!