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Short 21 - Leak Detectors
Bryan talks about the top refrigerant leak detectors, the best refrigerant leak detection practices, and some good leak detection tips.
Leak detectors require some flow through them. Otherwise, they won't detect leaks. So, these tools have small pumps inside of them to move air through them for sampling. Leak detectors also require some time to warm up, so keep that in mind when you approach a job.
One type of leak detector is a heated diode (sometimes called a heated pentode). It is a heated electronic leak detector that takes a sample and analyzes it within. Infrared detectors also exist…
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