Will D-TEK hit on 410A?

[mdman]

Will Inficon D-TEK (not the newer D-TEK "Select") indicate on HFC's , specifically 410A?

TIA,

md

[condenseddave]

Yeah, it will, but, as with all of the HFC's, there is a learning curve using the non-adjustable Dtek.

Remember to keep the filter clean, and make sure you have a good sensor. Move SLOWLY when leak testing, and if you even THINK you have a hit, back out of the area, set the sensitivity on low, and try it again. If there's even a little blurb, soap it up.

The H10G is my personal choice for HFCs, but, then you probably knew that.

[mdman]

Thanks CD.

I have ultra sound too so I'm not in a hurry to invest in more leak detection. I got a good deal on this D-TEK about 2 years ago and replaced the sensor once. I cant seam to find the literature and wanted to know if it was good for the 410A storm on the horizon.

Here leak, leak, leak,...Got ya!


md

[condenseddave]

Like I said, it's not the best, but it will work.

If you're going to be doing a LOT of HFCs, save up and get an H10G. It'll stave off the migraines down the road.

[mdman]

your endorsement is compelling. What's the big gain with the HG10?

md

[condenseddave]

Increased sensitivity, longer sensor life, hi-med-low settings, each of which are almost infinitely adjustable.

You can pinpoint a leak in a roomful of vapor with the H10G, as opposed to all the other, battery-operated ones that don't have the adjustability of the 110V H10G.

My second choise, for a battery operated machine is the H10X, "top gun", which has some of the same features of the H10G. I hear the H10PM (With shoulder-strapped battery pack)is every bit as sensitive as the G, but with a seriously higher pricetag...