Testing For Gas Leaks With The Toptes PT199 Detector

Leaks of natural gas, propane, gasoline or even sewer gas can be unnerving and sometimes difficult to pinpoint. In this video I'll evaluate the Toptes PT199 combustible gas detector which was sent to me by the manufacturer. It's very inexpensive (see link below) and a tool that either a homeowner or a pro could use effectively. I was impressed by it's ease of use and accuracy. For how to shut off a natural gas valve see • How To Shut Off Natura...
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[@flyingchivalry]

Thank you for your review. I just ordered one for my home.

[@christophertabone1681]

Excellent review! Very concise and easy to follow. Going to start following your channel. Thank you!

[@Karateka1]

Thank you.

[@DeanWThomas]

Thanks for this review. I just ordered one.

[@enduringcharm]

I hope it works well for you. They aren't magic, but they can be a nice tool to have under some circumstances.

[@drgeff1]

Thanks

[@mathesar]

PT199 arrived today and it was perfect for identifying the source of a leak from our gas water heater, the pilot tube going into the gas valve control module was leaking right where it screws into the module, using the low sensitivity mode made it easier to pinpoint. The tube just needed to be reseated and tightened down better and now the detector stays idle in both high & low sensitivity modes (yay).

[@enduringcharm]

That's great to hear. This is one of those tools you don't need very often, but it's invaluable to have when you do need it!

[@angelle6529]

❤

[@joshmason8398]

Very helpful video. Do you have any recommendations for radon sensors/detectors? Thank you

[@enduringcharm]

I have not looked into a radon sensor yet, but I'll put it on the list!

[@joshmason8398]

Thank you, looking forward to it!

[@joeshow8815]

Ok so it works with a lottt of gas when knobs are fully opened. But will it detect a leak so small that it takes about 6 to 7 hrs for pressure gauge needle to drop from 10 inches water column to 5 or 6 inches of water column. ?

[@enduringcharm]

Obviously a very slow leak is going to be more difficult to detect regardless of the meter. You may be able to increase the chances of detection by avoiding drafts or excessive ventilation in the area (if it is indoors) and using the meter very slowly and closely to the suspected areas. If you suspect a particular joint or small component, you might be able to wrap it in a plastic baggie for a period and then test the air in the baggie. This meter works pretty well, but it's not magical.

[@WeberMentzel]

I've never seen a meter inside like that, let alone facing the wall like that lol

[@enduringcharm]

Oh, the gas meter? There's actually a small glass tile in front of the meter which allows the meter-reader to see the gauge from outdoors. Of course, the automated reading using radio frequency is becoming more common now, so the glass window will become obsolete. It's not uncommon to find indoor meters in my area of the country. I think it started with houses built in the 1980s.

[@WeberMentzel]

@@enduringcharm Interesting. We get pretty cold here in WI, currently -9 here, but I have yet to see a meter outside. The regulator has to be outside yet, right? what if it fails and vents into your basement?

[@enduringcharm]

No, the meter and regulator are entirely contained inside, but the vent is piped to the outside. I don't think the meters were installed indoors due to weather, I think the point was just to make the outside of the house more attractive by hiding the meters. But, electrical meters are often mounted on the outside of the same houses, so maybe I'm wrong. It's seven degrees here in NJ this morning, so you beat us on the cold temps!