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popularRed_Liz | Staff posted Jun 06, 2024 12:29 PM

TopTes PT199 Natural Gas Leak Detector w/ Audible & Visual Alarm $17.25 + Free Shipping w/ Prime or $35+ orders

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TopTesDirect via Amazon [amazon.com] has TopTes PT199 Natural Gas Leak Detector w/ Audible & Visual Alarm for $22.99 - 5% off w/ clipped coupon - additional $4.60 w/ code C6W7AX67 = $17.24. Shipping is free w/ Prime or $35+ orders.

Includes:
  • 1x PT199 Gas Leak Detector
  • 1x Storage Bag
  • 2x AAA Batteries
  • 1x User Manual
  • 36-Month after-sale service and lifetime technical support
Key Features:
  • 6.5" Pocket Size with Clip
  • Audible & Visual Alarm within 0.5 seconds of detection
  • Battery Powered (Batteries included)
  • Detects: LPG, methane, ethane, propane, butane, natural gas, coal gas, gas fuel, liquefied natural gas, etc.
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TopTesDirect via Amazon [amazon.com] has TopTes PT199 Natural Gas Leak Detector w/ Audible & Visual Alarm for $22.99 - 5% off w/ clipped coupon - additional $4.60 w/ code C6W7AX67 = $17.24. Shipping is free w/ Prime or $35+ orders.

Includes:
  • 1x PT199 Gas Leak Detector
  • 1x Storage Bag
  • 2x AAA Batteries
  • 1x User Manual
  • 36-Month after-sale service and lifetime technical support
Key Features:
  • 6.5" Pocket Size with Clip
  • Audible & Visual Alarm within 0.5 seconds of detection
  • Battery Powered (Batteries included)
  • Detects: LPG, methane, ethane, propane, butane, natural gas, coal gas, gas fuel, liquefied natural gas, etc.

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Jun 06, 2024 01:27 PM
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Loudog504Jun 06, 2024 01:27 PM
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Snagged one... I have a gas dryer and people have said they smell gas after I've used the dryer a few times during laundry days, but I never smell it.

I guess I'll find out now.
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Jun 06, 2024 02:17 PM
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AscenderJun 06, 2024 02:17 PM
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Any feedback on these? My home inspector said that gas detectors were basically worthless until you spend a few hundred.
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Jun 06, 2024 02:40 PM
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Jun 06, 2024 02:40 PM
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I have one of these and it is alright. I smelt gas around my cooktop even when it was not being used, but no one else smelt anything. Bought this in the hope this would confirm - it does detect gas when I turn on one of the burners for a few seconds without lighting and keeping it near. But had no luck detecting the really weak smell that I was sensing. Long story short - does it work? Yes. Did it give me the peace of mind? Not really
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Jun 06, 2024 03:56 PM
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k6tcherJun 06, 2024 03:56 PM
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Price seems good for this. But matches are way cheaper.
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Jun 06, 2024 04:09 PM
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Gasman714Jun 06, 2024 04:09 PM
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These Natural Gas detectors are junk. I use a detector that costs thousands and requires monthly calibration at work. Most Gas companies will offer no cost to you services including gas leak detection. Please call your gas company if you smell gas.
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Jun 06, 2024 04:32 PM
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BuddyLove99Jun 06, 2024 04:32 PM
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Quote from Gasman714 :
These Natural Gas detectors are junk. I use a detector that costs thousands and requires monthly calibration at work. Most Gas companies will offer no cost to you services including gas leak detection. Please call your gas company if you smell gas.
These are useful to determine where the leak is coming from. Not for measuring or detecting the amount of gas. They're good for a sanity check.
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Jun 06, 2024 04:39 PM
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FalloutJun 06, 2024 04:39 PM
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I have this exact one. My outdoor Weber natural gas grill has a small gas leak and I bought this to try and pinpoint the source of the leak. Even though I could smell the gas, this unit never detected any gas. It's possible I was using it wrong and I've been meaning to go back through the manual to see if I've missed some important step or setting, but haven't gotten around to it.

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Jun 06, 2024 04:45 PM
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PedroRJun 06, 2024 04:45 PM
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Staff posts are typically garbage ...now the products within are also garbage
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Jun 06, 2024 04:51 PM
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Quote from PedroR :
Staff posts are typically garbage ...now the products within are also garbage
Yuuupies!!!!
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Jun 06, 2024 05:16 PM
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francoisJun 06, 2024 05:16 PM
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if it works it's good for my earthquake preparendness kit when you will not be able to get PG&E to come and test your line for a while after the big one.
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Jun 06, 2024 05:53 PM
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Archimedes001Jun 06, 2024 05:53 PM
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My plumber use to just use a squeeze bottle of soapy solution. Squeeze around the joints and look for bubbles.
Jun 06, 2024 08:03 PM
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darkadventJun 06, 2024 08:03 PM
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This is OK and can find big stuff, but for the little stuff/very faint smells you need the bubble solution with the applicator brush, and possibly a tiny mirror and flashlight.
Jun 06, 2024 08:06 PM
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DebukiJun 06, 2024 08:06 PM
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$3 on aliexpress or temu.
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Jun 06, 2024 08:13 PM
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PurpleHaddock528Jun 06, 2024 08:13 PM
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I would see if a local library has any for loan. I know many have moisture cameras so maybe.
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Jun 06, 2024 08:31 PM
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LaesKradJun 06, 2024 08:31 PM
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Quote from E.K :
I have one of these and it is alright. I smelt gas around my cooktop even when it was not being used, but no one else smelt anything. Bought this in the hope this would confirm - it does detect gas when I turn on one of the burners for a few seconds without lighting and keeping it near. But had no luck detecting the really weak smell that I was sensing. Long story short - does it work? Yes. Did it give me the peace of mind? Not really
I had the exact same problem and experience. I actually think I nailed my issue down to a slightly bent knob, but the detector doesn't seem to be strong enough to pick up the faint smell I can detect myself. Just to make sure it even works I did hold it above the burner and let gas flow for a second before turning to ignite, and it did alarm very clearly. But I'd say by the time this thing picks up a gas leak you've probably already smelled it 10x over. That makes this relatively useless IMO.

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