Brand | TECHAMOR |
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Style | modern |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Product Dimensions | 0.98"D x 2.95"W x 8.66"H |
Item Weight | 8.8 Ounces |
Alarm | gas detector & alarm |
Operating Humidity | 95 percent |
Material | Plastic |
Manufacturer | Shenzhen Yeezou Technology Co., Ltd |
Part Number | Y201 |
Item Weight | 8.8 ounces |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | Y201 |
Batteries | 3 AAA batteries required. |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Included Components | Battery |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Battery Cell Type | Zinc |
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Natural Gas Detector, Y201 Pro Portable Gas Leak Sniffer, Locating The Source of Propane, Methane, Butane, Natural Gas, LPG and Combustible Gas Leak for Home & RV (Y201)
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Brand | TECHAMOR |
Style | modern |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Product Dimensions | 0.98"D x 2.95"W x 8.66"H |
Item Weight | 8.8 Ounces |
Alarm | gas detector & alarm |
Operating Humidity | 95 percent |
Material | Plastic |
About this item
- 【Combustible Gas Leak Detector】TECHAMOR Y201 Pro natural gas detector can accurately help you locate the gas leakage of various combustible gases in tight spaces, such as methane, natural gas, propane, LPG, gasoline, etc. *Note: Please allow 30 seconds of warm-up time before the operation
- 【Flexible Sensor Neck with Light Function】With a 12-inch flexible gooseneck(bendable in any direction), the portable gas leak detector makes it easy for you to access hard-to-reach areas, such as natural gas pipelines, propane storage tanks, gas fireplaces, sewers, basement, RV, and other narrow space. You can see the screen & leak areas clearly in any lighting conditions. It can be carried anywhere to find leaks no matter outdoors or indoors.
- 【Visual & Audible Alarm】 Y201 Pro will rapidly respond in 0.5 seconds while gas is detected. Eight levels of alarm display and a 85dB audible buzzer help you point out the gas leak location. Both of them increase with combustible gas concentration. Detection range: 50 to 10,000 ppm (*based on Methane)
- 【User-Friendly Functions】 Activate or cancel the Auto Power-Off function through the APO button just in your need. When canceled, the detector will turn off after 20 minutes of inactivity to save power. In addition, you can turn off the audible alarm at any time via the Mute button to eliminate annoying alarm noise. Battery lock design. Avoid situations where the battery cover cannot be obtained due to slippery hands.
- 【Warranty & Package Contents】1×Y201 Pro Gas Leak Detector, 3×AA Batteries, 1×Protective Case, 1×Universal Screwdriver and 1×User Manual. We provide a 36-Month after-sale service and lifetime technical support. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns
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- Techamor Y201 Portable Gas Leak Detector + Y302 Plug-in Gas Leak DetectorThis bundle contains 2 items
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Easy to use | 4.6 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.3 |
Accuracy | 4.5 | 3.3 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 4.1 | 3.8 |
Easy to install | — | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Easy to read | — | — | 4.7 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 4.0 |
Value for money | 4.5 | — | 4.6 | 3.6 | — | — |
Sold By | Techamor Direct | Chipai | Toptes Direct | Hembisen. | Aicevoos | Techamor Direct |
power source | Battery Powered | AC | Battery Powered | AC | Battery Powered | — |
sensor type | — | Catalytic | Gas Sensitive Semiconductor (GSS) | Catalytic | gas sensor | — |
style | modern | 1 PACK | modern | Home | F4 | Digital |
alarm | gas detector & alarm | Audible | Audible, Visual | Audible | Audible | Audible, Visual |
operating humidity | 95 percent | 95 percent | 95 percent | 95 percent | 95 percent | — |
weight | 8.8 ounces | — | 0.13 pounds | 0.14 pounds | 0.37 kilograms | 0.33 pounds |
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Product Description
Portable Combustible Gas Leak Detector
Brand Introduction
By continuous technology innovation and product optimization, Techamor are committed to providing simple & smarter way to improve our daily life and protect the family's safety.
Meanwhile, engineers on staff from factory help to answer any questions you have related to natural gas, propane, methane, and sewer etc. Superior quality and research ability help protect what matters most.
Techamor Portable Gas Leak Detector/Sniffer - Y201
1. Where to use: Locate gas leak point at home & VR
The Y201 portable sniffer is an easy-to-use device that provides sound and visual alarm in presence of methane, propane, such as LPG, fuel and natural gas.
It’s mainly used to find and locate exact gas leak point along gas pipeline, around fittings or connectors at home & VR, and other similar applications. Helps to save hundreds of diagnostic fees from technician or plumber, and makes it's possible to debug gas leakage anytime by DIY.
For 24h gas monitor and detection, refer to Y301 and Y302.
- Package Contains:
- 1*Gas Leak Detector
- 1*User Manual
- 1*Product Card
- 3*AAA Batteries
2. How to use: most important steps/tips - Sensitivity Adjustment
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2.1 Warm up process: around 10~30sThe speaker will always have “di didi…” until we turn off device, except one moment in step 2.2. At warm up period, ticking noise frequency is slow: around 2~3 times/s. The knob is used to adjust sensitivity of detector after finish 10s~30s warm up process, during the process, no matter how to adjust the knob, the device won't have any reactions. |
2.2 Rotate the knob to adjust sensitivityIf the alarm sounds prematurely and LED lights are on after warm up, need to decrease sensitivity to prevent false alarm (dial downward "-", shown as red arrow) . Rotate the knob to adjust sensitivity until the first bottom LED turn off or at the threshold of lighting up, and the moment that ticking sound stops. This is the best status. But if it's inconvenient to get the best status, we can just make the first bottom LED be on and have slow ticking "di di...." sound. Because once encounter leakage, all the rest 4~5 LED will be triggered on together at just one moment. |
2.3 Ready to sniff or trace leakageMove the probe along pipeline or around the suspected leakage points, such as fittings, connectors and switches, once encounter gas leakage, all 5~6 LED lights will be triggered immediately and the low frequency (2~3 times/s) ticking will change into piercing sounds (frequency 6~7 times/s, too fast and human ears cannot distinguish one time by one time) . |
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4. Frequently asked questions and concerns:
4.1 Why always has ticking sound?
The design of ticking sound has two purposes: 1) Indicates the device is working.For some cases, we need to extend the probe to the area that we can't see LED lights, customers could judge thru the sound changes. The green power LED light is also used to indicate the device is working. 2) Represent different levels of gas leakage. Low frequency (around 2~3 times/s) means warm-up period or no leakage, if changed into high frequency (around 6~7 times/s) during detection process, means encounter leakage issue.
Notes: above is based on we set sensitivity well, because if we rotate the knob at anti-clockside too much, even there don’t have any leakage, all the 6 LED will be triggered on and sound will become piecing high frequency.
4.2 Is it normal or safe if get 1 red bar when move to high moisture room, around connectors or simply blow on probe?
Don't worry, it's normal, the large moisture change and CO affect the sensor performance, and may lead to false alarm by 1~2 LED red bars, but only last for 1~3s (very short time) if we move probe away. If we encounter leakage along the pipeline or connectors, all 5~6 LED bars will be triggered on at one moment, light and piercing sound alarm will last at least for 6~8s.
4.3 what's best distance between probe and pipeline/ranges/connectors.... during check process?
Recommend 1~10cm, if too far, concentration will become smaller as distance increase from leak point, and maybe not enough find and locate tiny leakage.
4.4 How about bubble method to check leakage compared with Y201?
Bubble is very good way and can be used to check all kinds of gas leakage while Y201 is mainly used for combustible gas. But for very tiny leakage and very strong leakage, bubble method maybe not good enough: 1) too tiny leak can't blow up bubble, too strong will blow the liquid away and can't have bubble, 2) some areas we can't extend to apply bubble liquid, 3) need good luck and skills to control the bubble liquid concentration if DIY bubble liquid, 4) in some case, liquid contact may lead to equipment or device damage.
The best way is: use both methods for double confirm if allowed, since bubble is more visible.
Y201 Portable Type | Y401 Plug-in Type | Y302 Plug-in Type | Y301 With Cord Type | R501 RV S Type | R501 RV F Type | |
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Size | 8.86'' x 5.12'' x 1.77'' | 3.3'' x 3.5'' x 2.2'' | 3.7'' x 3.7'' x 1.22'' | 3.7'' x 3.7'' x 1.22'' | 2.75'' x 3.75'' x 0.75'' | 6.4'' x 2.75'' x 0.75'' |
Power | AAA battery | 5W 110-220V 50/60Hz | 3W 110-220V 50/60Hz | 3W 110-220V 50/60Hz | 3W 9-12V 50/60Hz | 3W 9-12V 50/60Hz |
Feature | With Goosenecknductor | Cost-effective Home Testing | Aesthetic Design | With Cord Testing | RV Professional Detector | RV Professional Detector |
Application | Exact Leak Point Location | Constant Gas Monitor and Detection | Constant Gas Monitor and Detection | Constant Gas Monitor and Detection | RV Gas Monitor and Detection | RV Gas Monitor and Detection |
Detection Gas | Methane & Propane | Methane & Propane | Methane & Propane | Methane & Propane | Methane & Propane | Methane & Propane |
Alarm Type | Sound and LED Alarm | Sound and LED Alarm | Voice and Light Alarm | Voice and Light Alarm | Sound and LED Alarm | Sound and LED Alarm |
Technical Details
Alarm | Visual: 6 red LEDs, Audible: variable speed ticking |
Response Time | ≤ 2 seconds (10% LEL, Lower Explosive Limit) |
Warm up Time | Around 10 seconds |
Resolution | 50 ppm |
Batteries Required? | Yes, AAA batteries, 3 pcs |
Battery Life | Approximately 15 minutes to 4 hours (Large difference between different battery brands according to experiments data in the lab) |
Operating Temperature | 0 ~55 ℃ (32℉~131℉) |
Relative Humidity | ≤ 95% to avoid condensation |
Color | Yellow |
Size | 14.6”x 2.8”x1.2” (37.0cm x 7.0cm x 3.2cm), housing material: plastic |
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ASIN | B07BM1XWB8 |
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Best Sellers Rank | #25,719 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #35 in Gas Detectors & Alarms |
Date First Available | March 21, 2018 |
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"...It was very easy to use & worked perfectly!..." Read more
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Customers are mixed about the gas leakage. Some mention that it will detect any trace of a gas leak, is plenty sensitive to leakage detection, and works in finding a natural gas leak in their master bedroom. The device is reliable for gas leak detection, a great way to keep your home safe from gas leaks, and is affordable. However, some say that the leak was slight and the tip had to be placed around the joint in the pilot jet of the furnace.
"...It's a great way to keep your home safe from gas leaks, and it's a lot more affordable than some other detectors on the market." Read more
"...Love the wide range of gasses it can detect. I already used it on my gas fireplace to find a slow leak. Would definitely recommend." Read more
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"We had a very slight gas smell in the basement, so I called the gas company to respond...." Read more
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"...The unit does detect very trace amounts of gas, in fact, it would detect on my thumb that I stuck inside one of the pipes to wipe out some extra..." Read more
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I bought this little device to confirm my suspicions that the gas was actually leaking. It was very easy to use & worked perfectly! One little tip: at first I didn't find anything & wondered if it was working at all, so we tested it with a Bic lighter as other reviewers have mentioned & discovered that the sensitivity was turned down too low, so go ahead & turn it up until that first red light comes on & the ticking stops or nearly stops.
We located the leak coming from a worn out connection on the back of the oven. Fixed the connection, no more leak & no more nasty smell!
The only downside to this device is that it doesn't tell you how much gas is present, only that the gas is there. This is not really an issue though since I only needed it to confirm that the leak was there (and convince my family!) before calling the gas company to come out & check it. The gas company was able to use their more advanced device to determine that the leak was very small & luckily it was not terribly dangerous.
Even if I hadn't found a leak, it would have given me peace of mind just to know for sure. This device can detect many types of gas & I will continue to use it regularly to monitor for any other issues. The house we rent is very old & has plumbing issues, so I expect the ability to test for sewer gas will also come in handy.
I wish I had gotten this device sooner & not suffered so long! I highly recommend it to anyone who may suspect they have even a very small leak. Small leaks can turn into bigger leaks & become dangerous, so it is always better to be safe than sorry! Don't wait, order it today!
Just turn it on, wait 30 seconds, and wave it around near any area you suspect a leak. It'll beep and flash if it detects gas, and the beeping will get louder as the concentration of gas increases. It's sensitive enough to pick up even small leaks, so you can be sure you're safe.
The battery life is pretty good, so you don't have to worry about it running out of juice too often. And it's small and lightweight, so you can easily take it with you wherever you go.
Overall, I'm really happy with the Techamor Y201. It's a great way to keep your home safe from gas leaks, and it's a lot more affordable than some other detectors on the market.
A week or so ago we thought we detected a faint gas odor by a water heater in a well ventilated outdoor cabinet at our cabin. This was a perfect opportunity to buy a gas leak detector, test it's performance and determine how serious our leak was. (Yes, we're replacing the water heater ASAP). We were able to detect the origin of the leak, how far from the origin we could detect gas and how quickly the concentration of gas diminished.
Function - both light and sound indications of the presence of gas. After about a 10 second warm-up, you adjust the sensitivity in "clean air" to set a minimum detection threshold. The lights and sound indicate relative amount of gas present and, if they max out, you can decrease the sensitivity. Since it doesn't give a numerical reading of parts per million (ppm), the realistic benefit of this is to give you an indication of how serious the leak may be. The more you have to reduce the sensitivity, the worse the leak. This might be especially useful when detecting how widespread and strong the leak may be. The 12" wand is especially helpful - we used it to poke around and into our gas stove to make sure it had no leaks (none detected).
What would be nice to have - nothing more if your goal is to know if you have a leak, where it is and, if so, how relatively strong it is. If, however, you are a technician who needs to know the ppm, this wouldn't be fully useful for you.
Bottom Line - perfect for our needs. If it continues to work so well I should have given it a full 5 stars.