| Subject: | | Re: tif 5550 halogen leak detector |
| Date: | | May 18, 2004 at 00:41:45 |
| Posted by: | | Kaps via: or 64.12.116.9 |
| In Reply to: | | The message posted by greg on May 17, 2004 at 13:14:05: |
Dear Greg,
>1. does it "sniff" for refrigerant leaks?
slang term, many leak detectors use a small vacuum pump to draw air over the sensor probe >what is "halogen"
a family of chemical compound which includes R12 and R134A, consisting of hydrogen, chlorine and other elements. If one has really bad breath, it has halogens in it. >not a light related detection item
the detector uses electric field variation to detect halogens. >From a usage perspective, all I need to do is move it around >hoses/components until the leak is detected - assuming the system >contains some pressure of r134 ?
Yes. >3.. Anyone know the difference between this 5550 model and the 5500 >model (which seems more popular)?
Sorry, don't remember, if I do I'll repost. >4.. Regarding the tips, how sensative are they?
Can't get them wet or dirty >Can I assume that a "used excellent condition" item would be OK for >now for the DIY home mechanic?
Only if it is true, and the seller knows what he is talking about. If you are talking Ebay, you talking a pig in a poke- can't tell till you have it in your hand, and these beeper boxes were finicky to begin with. Dye is more reliable, see AC Source for a more dependable eelectronic leak detector- admittedly pricey for a do-it-yorself project.
Good luck, Kaps
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