Portable Leak Detectors for SF6, Refrigerants and Combustible Gas
A leak detector does one job: find where gas is escaping before it becomes a safety or environmental problem. Unlike personal gas monitors that detect ambient gas concentrations, a leak detector is a handheld survey instrument used to pinpoint the exact location of a leak in pipework, fittings, valves, pressure vessels and equipment.
Gastech supplies portable leak detectors for three primary applications. SF6 gas leak detection is a specialist requirement for electrical switchgear and high-voltage equipment, where sulfur hexafluoride is used as an insulating medium and any leak represents both an environmental concern and an equipment failure risk. Refrigerant leak detection covers HVAC, chiller and refrigeration systems where leaks affect system efficiency, compliance with environmental regulations and occupant safety. Combustible gas leak detection is used across gas distribution, industrial plant maintenance and confined space assessment to locate fugitive hydrocarbon leaks quickly.
The SF6 LeakCheck P1 XTL by ION Science is the flagship SF6 leak detector in the Gastech range, using photoionisation detection technology for ppb-level SF6 sensitivity. The SF6 LeakMate by ION Science is a compact, affordable entry-level option for SF6 leak surveying. The Testo 316-3 is a heated diode refrigerant leak detector covering a broad range of HFC and HFO refrigerants, suited to HVAC technicians and refrigeration engineers performing regulatory compliance inspections.
Our technical team can advise on the right leak detector for your application, gas type and detection sensitivity requirement.
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