Y201 Propane and Natural Gas Leak Detector, Portable Gas Sniffer for Leaks of Combustible Gases like Methane, LPG, LNG, Fuel, Sewer Gas, w Flexible Neck

The media could not be loaded. I had builders in recently and the gas pipework was altered. I've had the odd little whiff of gas every now and then while doing some work in the cupboard, but didn't think much of it. Then I noticed I was waking up feeling dizzy. I ordered one of these, found the leak straight away, and had the builder back here to fix it within the hour. It's worth noting that the first thing he did was spray it with soapy water, and my detector could no longer find a leak after that, so make sure you test it whilst dry. It's as simple as turning it on outside and turning the sensitivity dial down to where the alarm stops. Then just move it around the suspected areas. I tested it with a lighter too, which proved it worked. If nothing else, the peace of mind this brings is worth the price tag alone. I was sceptical of the cheap yellow housing, but It helped me pinpoint a leak without relying on someone else who may have missed it. Obviously if you smell gas, you should call the gas network immediately, but this is handy to confirm your suspicions.

This is the best thing that I have bought in a long time. I had 2 gas leaks in a Mobil home I could smell gas coming from somewhere in the van, I called the gas fitter he came and checked out the system and he could not detect any leeks. But I still could smell gas leaking, so I bought this gas detector and It found 2 leaks in seconds, one under a press at a Isolating valve, and another at the bottle outside the van. Great product I would not be without It.

The gas sniffer arrived the day after I ordered it which was a real bonus as if you suspect a gas leak and are unable to deal with it then obviously you should contact the emergency services number. My suspected leak was from a gas barbecue so I was able to disconnect and take the whole cylinder outside its storage place. I have not tested the sniffer on the gas cylinder but did so on the gas hob in the house. This worked fine, as I thought it might. There are simple, clear instructions to get it working; always a bonus.I view the purchase as an insurance policy. I now know I have a product in which I place my trust should I need it in the future. I have suspected a gas boiler leak before so would have welcomed having this earlier and is the reason I went for this.As a tip and why it got 4 stars for me is because the three AAA batteries it needed to work were not included. Overall, a good purchase and in some ways one I hope is never needed.

I smelt a sweet smell in a cabinet when my gas meter is housed but it dissipated quickly. I had an emergency gas engineer (0800 999 111) check the meter and pipes to it and they didn't detect a leak. As it had been a very mild smell and wasn't obviously mains-gas smelling to me, I dismissed the matter - perhaps there was some mould?Yesterday, a couple of months later, I smelled it again in the cabinet... so bought this gadget (next-day delivery) to try to settle my mind that it must be a bit of a mouldy smell rather than gas. But the gadget very clearly detected general gas presence in the cupboard space, though I couldn't pin it down to a particular pipe. I called the gas service out and while I waited kept trying to find a source.... it all seem very vague until I pointed the tool at a particular point and it was a very clear reading. It was coming up out the ground between some wooden flooring and wall and the Gas engineer confirmed it was a supply leak under the house/garden/footpath/road and it's coming up into the house (and neighbours too).So, just a couple of hours after delivery, gas supply to the property is now off and various holes in the garden and street are being dug as I type this.The sensitivity scale on the tool means is good for detecting gas in a dispersed area, and pinpointing it to a source.

Once you've mastered the initial setting (which is quite easy), the gas detector is very easy to use and manipulate. I was unsure if I had a gas leak or not, only getting the odd smell of it occasionally in the kitchen. However, the detector located it very quickly in a difficult place to access (where the gas supply connected to the hob). The relevant emergency people confirmed the leak and capped my gas supply and a gas engineer remedied the fault. A very good product which is attractively priced and could save your life. Very pleased with the purchase.

After almost two years of smelling sewer gas inside the house and landlords not taking any notice I decided to invest in this. My only regret is not purchasing it sooner! It detected a leak in the sink plug holes and one of the toilets straight away. I even tested at my parents house just to make sure it wasn’t faulty and it didn’t detect anything around the same areas (they do not have any issues with sewer gas) but when doing a test run on gas stove it worked straight away. Great product.

Great quality product and very sensitive. I had a small gas leak in my home and was able to trace it to my hob with this device, gas safety engineer was surprised as to the sensitivity of the device. Great product for price

The media could not be loaded. We’ve just had our gas meter exchanged this week and, during the exchange, they tested the supply for leaks. Anything more than a 4 millibar drop in pressure results in the engineer immediately shutting off the supply. Ours was a 3 millibar drop; not an emergency, but enough to warrant attention.We only moved in a few weeks ago and noticed a slight gas smell in the kitchen and it would make sense, if there was a leak, that that’s where it would be as our only gas appliances (boiler, hob, range) are all in that room.I followed the instructions and let this warm up outside, adjusted the sensitivity so the first led was just not appearing, took a step into the kitchen and the alarm started going off. What I was amazed at however was how easily I was able to locate and confirm a gas leak from behind the range. An engineer will be called and we’ll get this sorted.Video of this in action attached - it’s incredibly easy and simple to use.Very, very impressed!!!