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Our Top Choice
UEi Test Instruments Gas Leak Detector
UEi is an award-winning manufacturer of superior-quality test and measurement instruments that are both innovative and practical.
It’s a reliable, super-sensitive tool that’s also easy to use. It detects a wide range of gas types, and is light and portable.
It doesn’t come with a protective cover.
Plug-in
50 ppm
18 inches
Methane
3.5 x 9.5 x 14 inches; 4 lbs
Best Value
Amprobe Gas Leak Detector
Amprobe is a leading manufacturer of safe, rugged, and reliable test and measurement tools. It’s the ingenious inventor of the first clamp meter and first wire tracer.
This detector stores easily as it comes with a storage box. It’s sensitive, pinpointing gas leaks. It’s easy to use and its batteries are replaceable.
Its manual doesn’t contain full information such as gas levels to consider dangerous.
Plug-in
35-640 ppm
17.6 inches
Methane and propane
11.7 x 8.4 x 3.2 inches; 1.9 lbs
Inficon GAS-Mate Gas Leak Detector
INFICON provides world-class instruments that facilitate productivity and quality in accordance with the highest standards and regulations.
It’s accurate and easy to use. What’s more, it uses regular batteries, its sensitivity is adjustable, and it’s a rugged unit with a carrying case.
Its battery compartment could be better made.
Portable
5 ppm
Info not provided
Methane, propane, butane
15 x 8.8 x 3.8 inches ; 3.4 lbs
SGILE Combustible Natural Gas Detector
SGILE is committed to providing each of its customers with product quality and customer service of the highest standard.
It’s a competitively-priced detector that’s easy to use, functional, and sensitive. It’s also accurate and fast.
It doesn’t have many features, which isn’t much of a problem as it does its job well.
Portable
5 ppm
12 inches
Methane, natural gas, coal gas
8.6 x 6.7 x 2.1 inches; 0.55 lbs
ARIKON Plug-In Gas Detector
Arikon has got the day-to-day life of the average American covered with its large range of goods that are manufactured with the greatest attention to quality and high standard.
This unit provides functional service without the hassle of stocking and changing batteries, and it’s easy to use; just plug it in.
There are isolated reports of false alarms which were promptly handled by its support.
Plug-in
1000 ppm
No gooseneck
LPG, natural gas, methane, propane
4 x 4 x 2.5 inches; 0.35 lbs