SafetySiren Family Safety Combustible Gas (Propane Methane) Detector

Product Details

Product Dimensions: 5 x 3 x 3 inches ; 1 pounds
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
ASIN: B0017Z5DZO
Item model number: HS80501

By : SafetySiren
Price : $44.95
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Product Description

Detects dangerous levels of Methane and Propane gas. Computerized calibration aids eradicate false alarms. Built-in self-diagnostics assures the unit is operating correctly. Simply plugs into any regular 110-120v AC electrical outlet and samples the air just about every 2-1/two minutes. UL 1484 Certified. Lock tab feature tends to make the detector tamper proof. Advanced surface mount circuitry increases reliability. Strong 85dB Alarm. five year warranty.

Technical Details

Detects dangerous levels of Methane and Propane gas
Built-in self-diagnostics assures the unit is operating properly
Easily plugs into any standard 110-120v AC electrical outlet and samples the air every 2-1/2 minutes
UL 1484 Certified
5 year warranty.

Customer Reviews

This is our second combustible gas detector. We added this one when we installed a second gas-log fireplace in the new room. These units work well, especially for propane which can collect along the floors and low places in the home. Most outlets are placed perfectly for detecting it. No wiring, no installation. Just plug it in and it starts working.
The instructions are very good and easy to read and follow.
I tested the unit by using an extension cord and placing it in the firebox while I pushed in on the pilot light valve. The unit triggered right away so it takes very little gas to set it off. The unit also has a test button so you don't have to do this. (I just wanted to see if propane would really set it off. Not that I don't trust test buttons, but real gas is better than a test button in my mind.) Most LP vendors will test your detectors for free with a spray can of propane. (This is the way we had the first detector tested.)
The alarm on this unit is a little louder than on our older one but still not as loud as I would like. We can hear it from anywhere in the house so it will work. In any case, I believe it is loud enough to wake me up if I was sleeping. Still, I wouldn't mind a louder alarm.
There is a blinking indicator light so you can tell the unit is working.
Neither unit has triggered falsely. And we have had no leaks but I feel safer with the detectors.
For the price I don't think you can find a better unit, and certainly not find one easier to install.

Our chimney was struck by lightning over the summer and because the gas line was not properly bonded by the builder, the lightning found its way through the cheap gas line and exited near duct work. This resulted in 2 gas leaks and the line was replaced by the builder. Since then, my wife and I still smell gas in the basement when lighting a fire in the family room. So...we decided to buy this natural gas detector.
It's been in the basement for a month but hasn't detected any gas, even though we can smell it. Today, I had the builder come in again and they found yet another small leak. Repairs complete, I decided to test this detector out with direct exposure to the natural gas feed in the fireplace. I placed it in the fireplace and closed the doors to the fireplace after turning on the gas (without lighting it). As is expected, the nauseating natural gas smell was strong but the detector never made a single sound - except for when I pushed the test/reset button.
Perhaps I got a dud but I'd encourage any buyer to verify that it works before depending on it for your safety!