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Techamor Y201 Portable Methane Propane Combustible Natural Gas Leak Sniffer Detector
Last Updated: November 16, 2019 (Refresh Now)
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12 meters
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LED
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Review Analysis - 508 recent, verified reviews
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Ease of Use
87easy, leak, instructions, calibrate, accurate
+99%
-1%
" ... Yes, it does work and it performs properly, if you read and follow the instruction carefully. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... I was impressed by the design and how easy it was to apply and read results. ... "
" ... Easy to use . ... "
" ... Easy to use and easy to adjust the sensitivity . ... "
" ... Affordable and easy to use. ... "
" ... Had to read the instructions to understand how to calibrate the detector, but it was easy to do. ... Once I knew how to calibrate the device, it was simple to use and worked great. ... "
" ... And it’s pretty easy to use too. ... "
Price
55money, well worth, worth the price, worth every penny, waste
+91%
-9%
" ... I am more than impressed for this price point that this unit actually works quite well! ... "
" ... Great tool at a great price. ... "
" ... Price was reasonable. ... "
" ... Great value considering if there were a leak, knowing where it is makes all the difference. ... "
" ... Good for the price . ... "
" ... THIS IS WORTH THE $30!!! ... it was worth every penny. ... "
" ... As a last resort I ordered this, a little skeptical because of the price compared to other sniffers out there. ... "
" ... The Y201 works as advertise is simple to use and worth every penny. ... "
Marketplace
29thank, product, described, amazon, advertised
+97%
-3%
" ... Thank God no one was home at the time. ... "
" ... I received an email from YEEZOU/Techamor Support Team just to make sure I was happy with there product and if I needed help with anything too just call. ... "
" ... Great product and seller. ... "
" ... Quick shipping for a great product. ... "
" ... Thank goodness I ordered this. ... "
" ... Worked as described! ... "
" ... My tester works exactly as represented. ... "
" ... Exactly as described ... "
Capacity
27gas, gas leak, leaks, smell, furnace
+96%
-4%
" ... He does home inspections. ... Needless to say the customer passed on the house. ... "
" ... Took it to my gas furnace in the basement . ... "
" ... Am building a tiny house on wheels and I have to say this is the best thing you can get to insure the safety of your family. ... "
" ... This resulted in putting the room back in business and also a huge "WHEW" from this maintenance guy. ... "
" ... found 2 leaks in my house. ... "
" ... Called the Fire Department, who brought Hazmat and called the local Gas company and they checked whole house & attic. ... "
" ... The wind has been blowing it up into OUR BEDROOM for AT LEAST several months if not YEARS. ... I decided to go test the entire house while we waited for the gas company and sure enough the bedroom was the worst place in the house. ... "
" ... However, I knew there were still leaks in our house we JUST moved into. ... "
Accuracy
23gas, easy to use, use, readings, simple
+96%
-4%
" ... The readings were accurate too, performing as well as the expensive professional tool that the trained technician used who was next to me. ... "
" ... Second, I like that I felt confident that it was accurate as I had tested it prior using butane, gasoline and car exhaust . ... "
" ... Pinpoint accuracy, great sensitivity. ... "
" ... Easy to use and accurate in detecting gas leaks. ... "
" ... Seems to be accurate. ... "
" ... Note: You MUST read the instructions to get accurate measurements. ... "
" ... is the key to accurate measurement, under any atmospheric conditions. ... "
" ... You cant just wave it around - it needs a moment or two to get an accurate reading - but go slow and it works great. ... "
Product Reliability
23leak, gas, working correctly, tank, smelled
+74%
-26%
" ... Worked very well. ... "
" ... even if it worked just this one time . ... "
" ... This seems to be working . ... "
" ... Might have saved my life. ... "
" ... Now to see how long it lasts as I'll use it often I my line of work. ... "
" ... Thanks for having a reliable product. ... "
" ... It actually works, tested it few times and it worked ... "
" ... The Techamor Y201 worked flawlessly. ... "
Build Quality
21flexible, fittings, reach, places, joints
+76%
-24%
" ... Inexpensive plastic construction - durability will be a open question. ... Metal gooseneck sensor is firm and stays in position once adjusted. ... "
" ... The bag for the detector gas is made out of fabric. ... "
" ... My home is built on a cement block footing and has about a 4 ft. head clearance to work in and , is spray foam insulated . ... "
" ... Feel extra layer of protection. ... "
" ... very accurate, It does look fragile, but with care, it should last. ... "
" ... Flexible arm makes it easy to get into hard to reach areas. ... "
" ... The product is a sturdy plastic and seems well built but honestly . ... "
" ... Found the brass flex fitting minutely loose. ... "
Cleaning
18leak, smell, stove, spray, soap
+78%
-22%
" ... I cleaned, reinstalled everything, and now have NO readings at all. ... "
" ... Bottom line, trust your pet, trust your nose and don’t mess with gas. ... "
" ... Neither leak showed itself using the usual method of using soap bubbles. ... I found letting it warm up and then setting the sensitivity in clean air worked best. ... "
" ... I had the gas company come out and confirm the leak after I ventilated the house and got the pets out into fresh air. ... "
" ... I use it more often and at more places because it is much easier to use compared to older method of using soapy spray. ... "
" ... I also used it in conjunction with leak spray. ... "
" ... I only had to set it to 10% of sensitivity setting and it was able to detect the residue gas from the stove held at 5 inches away. ... "
" ... The gas smell was still there! ... "
Setup
15gas, plumber, minutes, installed, directions
+87%
-13%
" ... We thought we smelled gas after a dryer installation and called the plumber back to check his work. ... "
" ... The unit is easy to use, just follow the instructions, but allow a little more than the 10 seconds for the warm up. ... "
" ... This is not a commercial quality which the gas company technicians use. ... Yes, it does work and it performs properly, if you read and follow the instruction carefully. ... For the price, this may be a lifesaver before your gas company technician arrives. ... "
" ... Saved hiring a plumber. ... Recommend detailed user instructions be included. ... "
" ... Installed 3 AAA Alkaline Batteries. ... "
" ... After reading the comprehensive an straight forward instructions it was up and running in minutes. ... "
" ... Instructions are simple and direct. ... "
" ... Great included directions. ... "
Delivery
14delivered, arrived on time, unit, time, arrived
+93%
-7%
" ... Product arrived on time. ... "
" ... I liked the quick shipping and wonderful way the product was packaged. ... "
" ... Unit arrived on time. ... "
" ... Unit was delivered on time and was as described. ... "
" ... I ordered my gas meter and it arrived within a week. ... "
" ... It was delivered on time and was very easy to use. ... "
" ... The seller represents the product accurately, packs it appropriately, and it was timely delivered. ... "
" ... Arrived on time. ... "
Product As Described
13described, advertised, worked, exactly as described, exactly
+92%
-8%
" ... Product works as described . ... "
" ... Worked as described! ... "
" ... Works as described ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... My tester works exactly as represented. ... "
" ... Worked as advertised. ... "
" ... WORKED AS ADVERTISED. ... "
Food Items
12gas, oven, tested, smell, smelled gas
+92%
-8%
" ... This stove is just exactly what we were looking for! ... "
" ... Later though, I went back to the stove and could smell gas again. ... "
" ... Could smell natural gas in cabinets below the gas cook stove. ... "
" ... Had to replace my oven's ignitor. ... "
" ... This unit helped to identify a gas leak in a stove. ... "
" ... We tested it with the gas stove to make sure it works. ... "
" ... I tested it on my gas stove. ... "
" ... it worked for a situation I had with the gas on the stove being on, I smelled ... "
Fit
12gas, leak, tightened, tightening, pinpointed
+83%
-17%
" ... It appears the installer hand fit everything and forgot to tighten the black pipe joints, as several were literally finger tight when we took them apart! ... "
" ... Finally the wife became convinced that there had to be a vent disconnected in the wall and we that needed to tear it apart and look. ... "
" ... Found the brass flex fitting minutely loose. ... "
" ... It is shaped so it is easy to hold but also you can put it in place and put the nozzle where you need to detect the gas. ... "
" ... This helped me find the fitting quickly and easily. ... "
" ... I shut off the gas and tightened the connection. ... "
" ... It fits perfectly under our gazebo, gives off heat, and can be used for roasting marshmallows or hot dogs! ... "
" ... When the stove was pushed back into it's space, the line was relaxed enough to allow gas to leak by the coupler. ... "
Sound Quality
9gas, sensitivity, noise, lights, annoying
+56%
-44%
" ... I turned on the stove to test it and it was able to give the alarming sound very quickly. ... "
" ... It took a few seconds for gas to disappear then all was quiet. ... "
" ... The tone it emits increases in pitch as the gas concentration goes up so it helps to not be tone deaf. ... "
" ... Function - both light and sound indications of the presence of gas. ... The lights and sound indicate relative amount of gas present and, if they max out, you can decrease the sensitivity. ... "
" ... Set it to the lowest notch without sound. ... "
Returns
9returned, return, replacement, sent, fix
+22%
-78%
" ... Threw away packaging so I can’t return ... "
" ... Did not work sent back for refund. ... "
" ... I RETURNED it. ... "
" ... So, I had to return it. ... "
" ... Returned it for refund. ... "
" ... It was defeative right out the box and had to send it back for a refund. ... "
" ... Defective, so I had to return it. ... "
Battery Life
9battery, gas, come, batteries not included, aaa
+67%
-33%
" ... Be sure to use fresh batteries. ... "
" ... I appreciated that it used ordinary batteries. ... "
" ... Installed 3 AAA Alkaline Batteries. ... "
" ... After receiving it I inserted 3 AAA batteries (not included) and proceeded to check my gas hookup. ... "
" ... It takes three standard AAA batteries, not included. ... "
" ... AAA batteries are convenient for this type of a gas detector. ... "
Controls
8knob, led, dial, adjust, sensitivity control
+38%
-63%
" ... Use the side dial to adjust the sensitivity until the first, bottom LED [red] is at the threshold of lighting up and the high frequency of ticking just to starts to sound. ... In this case, rotate the knob toward the (-) until the first LED is lit or about to be lit to correct sensitivity." ... In other words, after warmed-up, make sure you start the sensitivity knob is at the lowest position and then slowly bring it up UNTIL you see the first [red] LED light on the bottom, and hear the ticking sound. ... "
" ... 4) There is no user menu in side of the box. ... "
" ... The knob is nothing more than to control volume/LEDs. ... "
Inlet Outlet Pipe
8gas, leak, detector, leaking, precisely
+75%
-25%
" ... I elected to use the existing black pipe with a single flexible connector under the house, rather than try to get the black pipe lengths cut precisely at the local big-box DIY store. ... "
" ... This does mean you have to go kind of slow and hold it over pipe joints, etc. ... "
" ... I carefully worked around the pipe, and narrowed it to the gas clean out leg t- joint. ... "
" ... I then used the detector to slowly follow along all the gas pipes, joints, connections, etc. ... "
" ... After taking off the gv, turn on the detector with the adjustment wheel on the right turned all the way up away from the pipe you are checking so you don't read false negatives. ... Immediately remove the detector away from the pipe and allow it to go back down to zero. ... "
" ... I was able to use this to detect the exact point where the natural gas was leaking in black iron pipe, and it wasn't the union I thought it was. ... "
Comfort
8slight, safe, made, handy, detector
+75%
-25%
" ... Get the comfort of knowing your home is safe. ... "
" ... Having this handy tool around makes me feel safer. ... "
" ... This thing made me feel comfortable that it was safe. ... "
" ... You may receive a slight positive reading just after removing the gv. ... "
" ... This instrument made it especially easy to find the leak. ... "
" ... We feel comfortable having the detector handy for any future issues. ... "
Clock
7went, shed, outdoors, gas, false
+29%
-71%
" ... Even standing outside , alarm continually went off. ... "
" ... Even blowing air with your mouth in the direction of the sensing probe (essentially checking your breath) will make it alarm. ... "
" ... That said, the calibration dial itself might be a little TOO sensitive, as I would sometimes bump it while moving around and cause the alarm to go off. ... "
" ... so reset again and put another alarm in from are shed. ... alarm went off again but the one from shed did not. ... "
" ... Only minor complaint is that turning the sensitivity up results in a false alarm even if I'm outdoors. ... "
Size
7travel, device, storage
+100%
" ... As a Plumber, this is a Vital tool I now carry. ... "
" ... Bought for two vintage travel trailers that we are redoing. ... "
" ... It comes in a nice little storage bag. ... "
" ... After looking at a few options, we landed on the Techamor (Yeezou) Y201 Portable. ... "
" ... And that I can be confident due to this handy little device. ... "
" ... A rugged little device that works crazy well. ... "
" ... Using this for a travel trailer. ... "
Heating
6leak, stove, hot, device, water heater
+100%
" ... it led to a heated dispute between my wife and me, with me DEFENDING the gas company. ... "
" ... Picked up small gas leak at gas stove ... "
" ... It fits perfectly under our gazebo, gives off heat, and can be used for roasting marshmallows or hot dogs! ... "
" ... Helped me find a gas leak in my RV hot water heater. ... "
" ... This device is so very important to have in your possession if you use gas for heating, cooking, etc. ... "
Other
5leak, gas, sensors, sensitivity, leaks
+100%
" ... Bought this sensor to prove to a gas installer that there was a gas leak. ... Using the sensor it was possible to identify two gas leaks: one in the old gas valve and another in their work. ... The sensor on the end of a wand really helps get into awkward areas to detect a leak which was really useful in this case. ... "
" ... The sensitivity adjustment allowed me to quickly identify which fittings were leaking and the sensor is incredibly sensitive. ... "
" ... It works on exactly the same principle and sensors as tools that cost 10x as much. ... "
" ... This sensor worked exactly as advertised. ... The plumber was so impressed with the sensor that he plans on buying one for himself. ... "
" ... I did like an explanations of use and very good sensitivity of detection. ... "
Overall performance
5tool
+100%
" ... This tool handles that job perfectly. ... "
" ... Seems to do the job. ... "
" ... For $30 this tool actually does the job. ... "
" ... did the job well. ... "
" ... cheap and gets the job done ... "
Drying
5gas, stove, thought, leak, clothes
+100%
" ... One at the gas stove shut off and the other at the gas dryer. ... "
" ... I thought I smelled gas around my clothes dryer. ... "
" ... We recently started closing the laundry door and I noticed a gas smell behind the dryer. ... "
" ... I bought this because I kept smelling gas coming out of my kitchen drawers next to my gas stove and near my gas dryer. ... "
" ... I have only used it once while installing a dryer gas line. ... "
Storage
5use, storage, propane, leak, gas
+60%
-40%
" ... It comes in a nice little storage bag. ... "
" ... When the stove was pushed back into it's space, the line was relaxed enough to allow gas to leak by the coupler. ... "
" ... We had a small natural gas leak near the manifold in the crawl space. ... "
Network
4range, meter
+100%
" ... It's starting to be a ridiculous investment in just moving the range around. ... "
" ... it will give you a signal even at outdoors if you increase the sensitivity. ... "
" ... Instantly the meter signal jumped a few bars. ... "
" ... I tested the product before removing the old range. ... "
Water Resistance
4leak, work, water, used, test
+75%
-25%
" ... We kept smelling gas on our patio beside the pool. ... "
" ... Replacing a water heater prevented a possible outdoor explosion in the making. ... "
" ... The soapy water test didn't work for me that's why I bought one of these for peace of mind. ... "
Volume
3used, speaker, annoying, volume, sound
-100%
" ... the sound on the speaker got really weak with the second time I used it . ... "
" ... The beeping is loud and annoying, I used my hand to cover the speaker. ... "
Water Usage
3water, gas leak, soapy water, used, leak
+100%
" ... Certainly feel safer knowing that there is not a gas leak after working on gas equipment (like furnaces, stoves, or water heaters). ... "
" ... For use to detect gas leak at water heater ... "
" ... I was able to detect where a small gas leak was coming from on a new water heater. ... "
Features
3sound, gas
+67%
-33%
" ... Be patient, the light will go off and it will work. ... "
" ... Function - both light and sound indications of the presence of gas. ... "
Programs
3grill, stove, lot, gas, furnace
+100%
" ... We do grill a lot. ... "
" ... We were able to effect repairs on the fireplace and are EXTREMELY happy we now have this product to check our gas barbecue grill as well as our water heater and furnace. ... "
" ... The gas company found no leaks in any of my appliances - furnace, gas stove/oven, gas fireplace, or water heater. ... "
Device Compatibility
3little
+100%
" ... Re-did the connection and retested. ... "
" ... And that I can be confident due to this handy little device. ... "
" ... Device worked as advertised. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 12 meters
Display
Type: LED