Anton or Kane Flue gas analyser?

[baronwills]

Hi Folks

I recently passed my ACS and just registering with Gas Safe. Now i'm faced with the dilemma of which analyser to buy. I've been using the Anton v2 for the supervised work that i did before my assessments and that was the one i was going to buy. The best price i could find for the kit 3 is £742.00 inc vat, but the Kane455 cpa1 kit comes in at £636.00 inc vat.

Is the Anton worth the extra money or does the Kane do just the same for less?

Im confused, please help!!

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

i have the Anton sprint v1 excellent piece of kit ,reliable, guaranteed calibration costs and easy to use,and prices are reasonable to buy if you want to do tt with it get the v2

 

[AWheating]

what do you need it for? if you need all the bells and whistles then the kane 455 is great. If you dont the kane 250 is a good cheap alternative.
i cant comment on the anton as i have never had the chance to use one.

 

[blayedrunner]

Asking advice is like asking what is your fav football team. I have a testo and it works fine for me. Some dislike them. Its all apples an oranges

 

[oaky]

I have the anton v2 and have used the kane and would personally always use the v2 as it is straight forward and easy to use and the infrared printer option is a must! spend the extra £100 and i think its worth it plus when you send it back to anton for calibration they are very efficient and friendly!

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

Anton Telegan Sprint V1 Flue Gas Analyser | eBay UKot a bad price but can be had cheaper,for this price it should include the printer mine cost me 378 inc

 

[oaky]

I agree i cant quite remember how much i paid but it included gas sniffer, printer, temperature probes for flow and return differentials, inspection dentist type mirror, voltage testing pen etc. Does the one you were looking at contain all that? Try and shop around a bit.

 

[That Extra Mile]

We use the Kane 455 - it's excellent. One thing to check it how often the sensors need to be changed - this can push up annual costs.

 

[baronwills]

Thanks for the feedback chaps. I'm still torn between the two. I think i'd prefer the anton because thats what i have experience of using, but if the kane does exactly the same thing, the thought of saving £100 appeals. The reason i'm going for the fully loaded kits is that i plan on covering installs, servicing and landlord certs etc and didn't want to get caught out on a job without, for example, the right probe.

Still would like more feedback on the issue before i make my decision later today. The cheapest place i could find online for analysers is Hamilton gas products. If anybody else has suggestions, they would be gratefully received.

Thanks

 

[GrahamM]

Asking advice is like asking what is your fav football team. I have a testo and it works fine for me. Some dislike them. Its all apples an oranges

If you want to talk football- In my opinion the Testo is more 1st Division where Anton and Kane are Premiership.:grin:

Kane gets my vote, but did only use the Anton for a brief period though. In my opinion the Kane is more easier to use.