You have a third option which works best, the ultrasonic leak detector. The brand I use is accutrak. What makes this better then the other two? You don't have to have refrigerant in the system to find the leak. You can find the leak with little to no refrigerant or nitro in the system. It would behoove you to investigate and master this tool as it will save you tons of $$$$ and are extremely accurate.
Understood on that, but not many people have 800 to spend on those. They're really expensive....If you're a supertect, then ya it would be for you and one could probly afford it easier
Yep had mine for ten years.. extremely sensitive. Had a mini split leaking from a flare joint inside, and I initially started my leak search outside, and I was getting a hit outside just from the residual refrigerant traveling between the armaflex and line set.
@@ScottAcy lol ok.. it comes down to personal preference on which you like … and only time wasted was you taking the time to continue to watch the video and to type the lame comment
its nice to have a present for you im from the Philippines watching your presentation and troubleshooting im freelancer in my hometown..regards and god bless
Both units have pros and cons, so I guess that we have to “weigh” those differences and make our decision. To make the decision process easier, remember these words of wisdom: Good things are not cheap, cheap things are not good. 😂 Stay safe all🙏.
Unfortunately from my experience refrigerant leak detectors are always a gamble no mater how much or how little money you spend. I've seen some really expensive leak detectors break and become unreliable within 6 months under light use. It can be frustrating.
You get what you pay for. The 40 unit I bought from eBay to check my wine refrigerator was a waste of 40, but I’m not in the business, great reviews. Thanks. Quality items
Now I wish I wouldn’t have bought the D-Tek 3 although it’s a great leak detector. Only thing I don’t like about it is the power button. It can be a pain to turn on but I’ve found a lot of leaks with it. Probably would’ve bought the Fieldpiece infrared though because I love Fieldpiece products. I got the wireless probes, the new SC480 meter, and the 380v manifold and I love them all. I gotta quit spending so much money on tools it’s an addiction
I have a DR82 and the one gripe I have is the USB-C charge port is kinda janky. The connection is not very secure so it's very easy to accidentally become disconnected. This is frustrating when you're searching for a leak and you have plugged in at the same time.
I have an AC unit and I’m just wondering if a leak detector like this would actually detect a leak by putting it near the unit as well? Rather than finding the actual leak spot deep down? More like a safety measure
@@waqarfarooq2826 I’ve used it twice since buying. Actually had to go behind another tech that could not find it with the h10 and I found it with this. I like it so far.
@@hewitt7501 great now I’m stuck between the dr82 and the dr58 both look awesome ! I was also looking at the inficon d tek 3 but the field piece have the screen that’s a nice plus
If the infared is like previous models, the operation will be different than the heated diode. You must sweep with the infared as it will zero out if you hover over a leak.
@@ver151set Infared doesn't zero out every couple seconds. It works by sensing differences in ambient conditions. If you hover over a leak , it sees no change.
@@ver151set The point was you can hold a heated diode by a leak without moving and it will alarm continuously. The infared held by a leak without moving will initially alarm but will not allert after a few seconds because it senses no change. "facepalm"
Non-replaceable battery? Why? How could they put non-replaceable/non-removable battery on those testers? Seems ridiculous, by year 5 those will be dead. FP seems to want to sell a new one every 5 years.
Hi all ! I want to know if anyone has used this detector in the automotive industry and if it accurately detects r134a and r1234yf? thank you in advance !
I have yet to see any leak detector that doesn't lose its ability to detect leaks within 2 years including the infrared detectors no matter how well you try to take care of them. They all suck in this regard no matter what brand it is. You just need to buy a new one every couple of years.
@@christianruvalcaba7788 I'm right there with ya on yellow jacket too, def make some of the best tools and equipment. But I've never owned anything from Fluke yet but I know they're a great company. I actually just bought this leak detector today (DR58), so if I'm not liking it, I'll be back on here to let ya know lol
@@christianruvalcaba7788 hmmm, thats really good to know thx. Ill have to look into their meters cause Ive been wanting a back up or slightly better one than I have. Watch, you probly get me to buy a Fluke meter lol. I def like learning from other people about stuff....Only been in the field for 3 years so I'm still learning all the time
The amount of money new guys to the industry have to initially spend just to be viable is astounding.😂🥃 I don't know how I could get started today?😆🤣😅🥃🍺🍺🍺🏌🍇 Stay safe. Retired(werk'n)keyboard super tech. Wear your safety glasses.
The Big question is, How much is the Company you work for willing to pay, when the TECH GEEK is making well over 6 figures for just typing on the keyboard, when we do the real work!!!!
@@jakem117 $400 leak detector Recovery machine & tank $700 The fancy digital gauges $600 Meters(2) $400each Truck??? Insurance??? Workman's comp ???(if you have employees) But in general all this advertising I just run some numbers ,and fresh out of school it's a little different now . if your old enough R22 was $27 a #30 can Now all this stuff is going crazy? But it's just in general and to ME it seems like something new everyday🤣 one of the guys had a fancy fieldpiece vacuum pump😂🤣 I hope these guys are getting a nice cut for all this advertising. SO To be viable in this business you have to spend money! Hope I answered your question? Stay safe Jake I'm on the analog side of things!😂🤣🏌🥃🥃🍺🍺🍺 Retired(werk'n)keyboard super tech. Wear your safety glasses.
@@williamfabian8063 the company I retired from paid a decent wage and paid for all tools and all(any)training ,this is mostly the reason I have sticker shock!🤗😆🍇
Watching your channel evolve over the last year been awesome. Love your content, but you didn't tell us which model you like best.
Dont think we have that follow up! which one is better the dr58 or dr82?
Man those leak detectors are slick 🤙🏽
Indeed!
You have a third option which works best, the ultrasonic leak detector. The brand I use is accutrak. What makes this better then the other two? You don't have to have refrigerant in the system to find the leak. You can find the leak with little to no refrigerant or nitro in the system. It would behoove you to investigate and master this tool as it will save you tons of $$$$ and are extremely accurate.
Understood on that, but not many people have 800 to spend on those. They're really expensive....If you're a supertect, then ya it would be for you and one could probly afford it easier
I had a leak detector and wasn't very good or maybe it was me. You mentioned the Accutrak works very good, I will check the price and make a decision.
Infrared all the way ✊. Ive used the fieldpiece SRL2K7 for years. Great results.
Yep had mine for ten years.. extremely sensitive. Had a mini split leaking from a flare joint inside, and I initially started my leak search outside, and I was getting a hit outside just from the residual refrigerant traveling between the armaflex and line set.
Very informative! Thanks!
Another excellently presented Sponsored sales pitch 👍
Exactlyyyy
so why watch
@@user-jh1mq2ih2u Hoping he'd talk about which one was the better detector, but no... Wasted my time...
@@ScottAcy lol ok.. it comes down to personal preference on which you like … and only time wasted was you taking the time to continue to watch the video and to type the lame comment
its nice to have a present for you im from the Philippines watching your presentation and troubleshooting im freelancer in my hometown..regards and god bless
Both units have pros and cons, so I guess that we have to “weigh” those differences and make our decision. To make the decision process easier, remember these words of wisdom:
Good things are not cheap, cheap things are not good. 😂
Stay safe all🙏.
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Unfortunately from my experience refrigerant leak detectors are always a gamble no mater how much or how little money you spend. I've seen some really expensive leak detectors break and become unreliable within 6 months under light use. It can be frustrating.
Great content👍🏻 I just purchased the DR82 and so far I love it. Very good quality and picks up leaks the way it should.
Does the 82 work on R32 and 410A?
You get what you pay for. The 40 unit I bought from eBay to check my wine refrigerator was a waste of 40, but I’m not in the business, great reviews. Thanks. Quality items
You’re the man for this video!
Always great content. Keep the videos coming. 👍🏻
Thank you.
It's a really good video
Fieldpiece DR58 / how much is it to replace the heated diode sensor if I choose to go with this over the inferred sensor?
I-WANT-THAT-DETECTOR-ARRGGHHH!!! I wanna know what’s better between heated diode and infrared. I’m thinking it’s gonna be infrared.
Now I wish I wouldn’t have bought the D-Tek 3 although it’s a great leak detector. Only thing I don’t like about it is the power button. It can be a pain to turn on but I’ve found a lot of leaks with it. Probably would’ve bought the Fieldpiece infrared though because I love Fieldpiece products. I got the wireless probes, the new SC480 meter, and the 380v manifold and I love them all. I gotta quit spending so much money on tools it’s an addiction
It’s not how much you make......it’s how much you KEEP so be careful!
Thanks for the demonstration!
Thanks for your advice.
Wtf? That was an unboxing not a review
Exactly! It was a waste of time
I bought the DR82 but I’m starting to think I should have gotten the DR58
I have a DR82 and the one gripe I have is the USB-C charge port is kinda janky. The connection is not very secure so it's very easy to accidentally become disconnected. This is frustrating when you're searching for a leak and you have plugged in at the same time.
I have an AC unit and I’m just wondering if a leak detector like this would actually detect a leak by putting it near the unit as well? Rather than finding the actual leak spot deep down? More like a safety measure
Does the 82 work on 410A and R32, the product description doesn't state it does? Thanks 👍
Nice review. Fieldpiece makes some great tools.
You said all refrigerants, what about Hydrocarbons like R290, R600 & R600A?
Yeah mate pretty sure hydrocarbon is covered by field piece .
Very nice tool wish I could get one of those
I have the heated diode one .like it real well
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Thank you
How is this compared to the Accutrak ultrasonic leak detector?
Thanks for your review on these. Ordered the dr82 today. Look forward to using it and seeing how it handles.
Is working good?
@@waqarfarooq2826 I’ve used it twice since buying. Actually had to go behind another tech that could not find it with the h10 and I found it with this. I like it so far.
How did it hold up ? Looking at buying one
@@kevinaburto7571 freaking love it
@@hewitt7501 great now I’m stuck between the dr82 and the dr58 both look awesome ! I was also looking at the inficon d tek 3 but the field piece have the screen that’s a nice plus
If the infared is like previous models, the operation will be different than the heated diode. You must sweep with the infared as it will zero out if you hover over a leak.
So infrared doesn't have some sort of fan to move the air but the diode does?
@@ver151set Infared doesn't zero out every couple seconds. It works by sensing differences in ambient conditions. If you hover over a leak , it sees no change.
@@ver151set The point was you can hold a heated diode by a leak without moving and it will alarm continuously. The infared
held by a leak without moving will initially alarm but will not allert after a few seconds because it senses no change. "facepalm"
how much the leak detector you presenting .
Does field piece makes a propane or natural gas leak detector ?
Yes!
can u use them whilst being charged?
Good video nice leak detector 👍
Non-replaceable battery? Why? How could they put non-replaceable/non-removable battery on those testers? Seems ridiculous, by year 5 those will be dead. FP seems to want to sell a new one every 5 years.
Hey brother I need the DR 82
I am barely starting in a HVAC business
Hi all ! I want to know if anyone has used this detector in the automotive industry and if it accurately detects r134a and r1234yf? thank you in advance !
I was just thinking how about giving one of them away.
Is the heated diode sensor located at in the new unit?
In the body, not in the tip.
How does it compare to the H-10.?..
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H10 Pro or bust
great video
Great video
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Cual modelo me recomiendas este o el inficon
Where can I get your shirt from?
Zack you should do a live stream sometime!!
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Very nice
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Can they detect nitrogen
Nice 👏🏻 video
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Kool tools
I do love 16 hr battery life
Get yourself a Kimo leak detector picks up nitrogen as well 🤷🏽♂️
Sick ! But $$$
I have yet to see any leak detector that doesn't lose its ability to detect leaks within 2 years including the infrared detectors no matter how well you try to take care of them. They all suck in this regard no matter what brand it is. You just need to buy a new one every couple of years.
I do not believe in repairing my tools every six months.
🙏Good evening BiG Bro... please give me a chance HVAC working with you,,,plzzz understanding me
It's the evaporator coil 99% of the time
Maybe 90%
@@teddycarter2618 agree with you on 90%. Lately ive been seeing a lot of condensers leaking, mostly cause they're old.
what im saying how much it cost.
How much they runnin? Too lazy to look it up 😂
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Since they're made in China, why so expensive? Soap bubbles anyone?
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You're kidding right?
lol. come on bro
wow
adorable video
The problem with leak detectors is there's so many different refrigerants/gases that these detectors can't possibly cover all of them.
Moron
homeowner worthy review, GREAT, next time please actually test them rook, anyone can read the manual, no offense but seriously
He actually showed clips of the detector being used
Exactly. This wasn't even a review
He reviewed the product in depth and showed them in action. Go buy one yourself and use it
@@skateVA90 I have 4, youre a year too late chump. I stand by my words lol
Opening a box is NOT a review.
😊👍🌹
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Dude you could grow your channel so much by just uploading more install videos. These reviews are nice but install videos is where it's at.
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I like both contents he plays
I don't trust field piece.
Ive never had a problem with any my fieldpiece equipment. Sounds like your just automatically against them
@@Goodfella0982 Yes. I'm fluke and yellow jacket fanboy. I've just bought the yellow jacket leak detector, second best I've ever had.
@@christianruvalcaba7788 I'm right there with ya on yellow jacket too, def make some of the best tools and equipment. But I've never owned anything from Fluke yet but I know they're a great company. I actually just bought this leak detector today (DR58), so if I'm not liking it, I'll be back on here to let ya know lol
@@Goodfella0982 lol. Fluke has the best testing leads for meters. But I always buy a field piece temp clamp for my meter.
@@christianruvalcaba7788 hmmm, thats really good to know thx. Ill have to look into their meters cause Ive been wanting a back up or slightly better one than I have. Watch, you probly get me to buy a Fluke meter lol. I def like learning from other people about stuff....Only been in the field for 3 years so I'm still learning all the time
The amount of money new guys to the industry have to initially spend just to be viable is astounding.😂🥃
I don't know how I could get started today?😆🤣😅🥃🍺🍺🍺🏌🍇
Stay safe.
Retired(werk'n)keyboard super tech.
Wear your safety glasses.
What exactly do you mean by "Viable"? Topic specific for leak detection, or in general and why?
The Big question is, How much is the Company you work for willing to pay, when the TECH GEEK is making well over 6 figures for just typing on the keyboard, when we do the real work!!!!
Enough is Enough, I DEMAND TO BE PAID WHAT I'M WORTH FOR THE QUALITY WORK THAT I DO!!!!
@@jakem117 $400 leak detector
Recovery machine & tank $700
The fancy digital gauges $600
Meters(2) $400each
Truck???
Insurance???
Workman's comp ???(if you have employees)
But in general all this advertising I just run some numbers ,and fresh out of school it's a little different now .
if your old enough R22 was $27 a #30 can
Now all this stuff is going crazy?
But it's just in general and to ME it seems like something new everyday🤣 one of the guys had a fancy fieldpiece vacuum pump😂🤣
I hope these guys are getting a nice cut for all this advertising.
SO To be viable in this business you have to spend money!
Hope I answered your question?
Stay safe Jake I'm on the analog side of things!😂🤣🏌🥃🥃🍺🍺🍺
Retired(werk'n)keyboard super tech.
Wear your safety glasses.
@@williamfabian8063 the company I retired from paid a decent wage and paid for all tools and all(any)training ,this is mostly the reason I have sticker shock!🤗😆🍇
Thank you