Which Gas flue Analyser

[gary]

Hi Guys

I am a new gas engineer and need a flue gas analyser. I have the option of the Anton V3 or the Kane 425.

I want one that is a manometer too.

Which one would you advise? or is there a better option?

I do domestic natural gas installs and breakdowns.

Thanks, any advice would help!

 

[anz]

Kane 455 will be cheaper over 5 years.

 

[AWheating]

kane 455 is what i have and its very good.

 

[SimonJohns]

Testo. With separate manometer.

 

[leelister6]

Kane 455 cpa1 kit. Can get it for just over £600 from Hamilton gas products

 

[gasmarc]

Sprint V2 ,does everything same as the GSR inspectors use ,So i suppose it cannot be rubbish lol

 

[Bloggs]

Kane 455 CPA1 £565 KANE 455 CPA1 Flue Gas Analyser Kit | Flue Gas Analysers | Corgi Direct

 

[arran197]

Testo. I have a Sprint V2 (given me to use at work) and used to have a Testo (with my previous employer) and the testo is better. But the manometer part isn't much good. It's too slow and is just a pain. I have a Testo differential pressure gauge now. It's very small and works well, but it doesn't really do much for the money. Has no stopwatch like some digital manometers.

 

[Hybrid]

I have an Anton Sprint V2. Does everything I need it to do and more.
I have used the Kane 455 as well and there's not much between them except for the calibration costs being cheaper on the Kane due to the new sensors. So for that reason i'd get the 455 if I had the choice again.

 

[AWheating]

Testo. I have a Sprint V2 (given me to use at work) and used to have a Testo (with my previous employer) and the testo is better. But the manometer part isn't much good. It's too slow and is just a pain. I have a Testo differential pressure gauge now. It's very small and works well, but it doesn't really do much for the money. Has no stopwatch like some digital manometers.

when i worked for eon i had a testo. very good bit of kit, so simple to use but it took about a week for the correct pressure to register when using it as a manometer..... cant beat wata!

 

[grahamgas]

I also have the V2 sprint.
Contact these for more help and advice

www.gesuk.com/

Graham

 

[gary]

Thanks for the help guys

 

[CMairiD]

I also have the V2 sprint.
Contact these for more help and advice

www.gesuk.com/

I agree! Re-did CPA1 training with them as they goes far more in depth with combustion theory than do many places. Had all major suppliers' FGAs out and able to fiddle about with them, understanding the models' good and bad points. Even had them stripped down to their sensors and boards.

It's helped me to make a more informed decision before buying. I'm renting the model I'd like to buy for a couple of weeks just to be sure I'm happy with it.

 

[kirkgas]

Sprint V2 ,does everything same as the GSR inspectors use ,So i suppose it cannot be rubbish lol

or was it because anton gave GSR them for free, think of the free subliminal advertising (oh you have already)

 

[the baker]

I also have the V2 sprint.
Contact these for more help and advice

www.gesuk.com/

Graham

I have had a Spprint 2000TX and now have a V2 from G&ES who have given me and many other blokes I know good and reliable service.

The 455 is I suppose a new kid on the block, so the more reserved amoungst us who have learnt how to use the V2 and appriciate its reliability and the fast turn around/ first rate service of G&ES will watch with interest whist the 455 pioneers do the in the field testing of this new instrument.

Tim

 

[kirkgas]

we use 455's in the centre and they are absolutely fine, no fuss etc they simply do what is required, the candidates tend to be a bit hard on kit that isnt theirs but they are standing up well, i'm not a lover of doing TT with the FGA just think its a lot of faffing about, but the other trainer does it all the time, each to his own, calibration fees are fixed for 5 years at the moment, (not sure how much it is as we get ours calibrated free because of the deal we have due to volume of purchase) so as long as you looked into the real cost then iw ould reccommend the 455, the 425 is cheaper but i have been advised the real 5 yr cost of having the 425 will be more that the 455, and the 455 is much more difficult to kill with CO due to the better sensors, so again it makes it a better option,

 

[gasmarc]

the only problem is the calibration price for the v12

 

[JayDee]

Hi Gary

Welcome to the industry

If you are going to get a Kane, don't get the 425. Get the new 455 because the calibration and service charges should only be 80 quid a year. The 425 will be dearer over 4 or 5 years. I've got a 455. It's easy to use, does the job and is reasonably priced.

As for using it as a manometer. I only use it when I need to do a print out. (Covering my a**e). The 455 prompts you through, Let By, Stabilisation, then Test Period and prints it all. But, it's a pain to set the pressure up at 10mb then 20mb as are all digi manometers. (Testing Tee makes it easier.)

Use a standard water filled U-Gauge (Bullet proof) or if you fancy something nice, get a Premier Gauge. It's basicaly a 45mb gauge that you fill with a fluid (1.88 SG, Blue, supplied by Premier). It's about the size of a 12" gauge, but because the fluid is thicker, it works in the same range an 18" gauge.

I like mine because it's nice an heavy. It doesn't get blown about on a windy day, it stays where you put it and the blue fluid is dead easy to see, even in poor light. The only down side, is when the fluid leaks. It's about 6 to 10 quid to refill.

Good Luck

JayDee