Analyser for boiler servicing only.

[armyash]

Hi. I'm starting to get a few requests for boiler services so I'm looking to get my own analyser. Can anyone recommend a Fga kit which is good enough for boiler servicing. I can add to it when I start doing other gas work. Any bargains about?

Thanks

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Kane 455 or 456 good all in one unit fga and tightness test

 

[Last Plumber]

Testo 327

 

[armyash]

I like the Kane 455 but I can't find a simple kit and I can't justify forking out such a big lump for the full set.

https://www.tester.co.uk/kane-504-boiler-analyser?fee=3&fep=5516&gclid=CIWNxKPUv9ACFQmeGwod6vgDXA

I have found this, I know it's probably not the best but do you think it would be sufficient, even if it does me for a year until I can spend a bit more.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

https://www.tester.co.uk/testo-327-1-flue-gas-analyser-advanced-kit

https://www.tester.co.uk/kane-455-multi-fuel-boiler-analyser

https://www.tester.co.uk/kane-455-kit-includes-infra-red-printer-and-carry-case

i would suggest you save up first and get a decent one

 

[Masood]

Ash, give Rob Wiskin a ring, area sales manager for Kane. He did me a cracking deal on the 455 full CPA kit when I first started out.

I know it's a big chunk of cash but the annual calibration costs are the lowest out of all of them. Don't forget that as well - a cheap buying price but high recalibration costs will end up costing more in the long run. Also Kane customer service is second to none - I normally get my FGA back within 2 days. Heard horror stories about Anton taking several weeks!

 

[tamz]

I like the Kane 455 but I can't find a simple kit and I can't justify forking out such a big lump for the full set.

https://www.tester.co.uk/kane-504-boiler-analyser?fee=3&fep=5516&gclid=CIWNxKPUv9ACFQmeGwod6vgDXA

I have found this, I know it's probably not the best but do you think it would be sufficient, even if it does me for a year until I can spend a bit more.

Thats a decent entry level fga Ash. It will do everything you need it to do and calibration costs are £65/ year.
If all you are doing with it is sticking it in a gas boiler that will do you fine as you don't need the stuff the others do. Most of the other stuff they do is a waste of time if you only do gas or have a half brain.
If you are on facebook Tom Mcc (Kane) on gas chat will do you a deal and give a discount if you pm him or if you want to ring him 07788178388
Head full of useless shyte me lol

Btw you might want a printer so thats another £100

 

[Stigster]

Ash, give Rob Wiskin a ring, area sales manager for Kane. He did me a cracking deal on the 455 full CPA kit when I first started out.

I know it's a big chunk of cash but the annual calibration costs are the lowest out of all of them. Don't forget that as well - a cheap buying price but high recalibration costs will end up costing more in the long run. Also Kane customer service is second to none - I normally get my FGA back within 2 days. Heard horror stories about Anton taking several weeks!

I had a nightmare with my Anton analyser being sent to the UK for servicing but the main problem was not Anton (although they did take a fortnight to get it ready to post back). The problem I had was with customs and paperwork getting the thing back. We were without it for a good six weeks in total.

Credit to Anton when they dealt with the customs issues for me, they were very helpful and professional at that stage.

Overseas customers beware!

 

[rocketmanbkk]

The chap I'm working with has an Anton kit

I used it the other day to detect & fix a gas leak

First time I've ever used one

Really good.

 

[armyash]

Thanks for all the replies. I'm not doing a massive amount of gas work at the minute because of my mon - fri job. I'd rather pay out and get a full kit but will have to wait until I'm doing regular gas work. If I pay it out now it's going to get minimal use and sit in my garage, if I have something basic that gets used occasionally it will get me by and It won't matter too much if it's gathering dust from time to time.

 

[turnpin]

Not sure but seem to recall Jules Vern had fga of some sort up for sale a while back might help to send him a pm to see if it suits and more importantly if he still has it .....best of luck regards Turnpin:25:

 

[julesverne]

Not sure but seem to recall Jules Vern had fga of some sort up for sale a while back might help to send him a pm to see if it suits and more importantly if he still has it .....best of luck regards Turnpin:25:

sorry sold it while back.

 

[turnpin]

sorry sold it while back.

Damn there goes my commission lol......regards Turnpin:rofl: