which flue gas analyser

[JPC]

now that i'm going for my corgi i thought i'd treat my self to said item.

There are a few makes ...any recomendations ?

also should i get the kit ones with temp, temp diff, flue analyser , all singing and dancing etc, etc

or is some of the stuff not really used.

ie i think i'd still stick to my standard u gauge and not use the digital one

 

[Gasguru]

I use a standard water gauge for T.T and conventional burner pressures.

The analog scale allows you to see sticking/slow regulators on the meter or gas valves and also gauge the extent of leaks/let-by much better than a digital readout.

I also use a TPI gas sniffer rather than a plug in FGA optional extra.

However you will need a good differential manometer to test flue draught when it comes to air pressure switch faults. In addition some boilers eg Buderus are setup using pressure....these require a pressure gauge with higher resolution than many FGAs.

I use a Kane 425 and use their fixed price/extended warranty servicing deal. Others have reported problems but so far it's been fine. I suspect a lot of FGA problems are down to abuse/handling.

I think a few other manufacturers are also now doing fixed price servicing deals.

I run it on alkaline batteries since they are reliable (ie re-chargables don't hold their charge for long), and I don't bother with the printer...unless you do contract work and a readout is required.

Don't waste your time with fleabay...people are paying stupid prices for secondhand kit even though it could reuire new sensors and calibration.

 

[kevplumb]

now i have jacked tje game in
i have a regin fga free if you pay the postage etc it needs a service tho

 

[JPC]

kev, thats very good of you.

i like freee things. if it works i'd love to give it a go.

if you mean it let me know how much etc..my emails on the profile

thx

 

[kevplumb]

cant find it this new stuff has me baffled at the mo mine is in mine if you can get it

 

[GasMan1965]

Blimey any more on the go

 

[gasandoilman]

Dont buy a kane the are CRAP
I think the best at the mo is the v2

 

[Gasguru]

Dont buy a kane the are rubbish

In what way? Just saying rubbish is no help to anyone. Have you overloaded a cell on a boiler burning too rich? Just as many seem to say the Sprint is rubbish too.

 

[waterworks]

I have a Telegan but i can't get on with it so i use my old Maester.

 

[Trouble666]

I'd recommend a Sprint V3;

 

[kevplumb]

Blimey any more on the go

basic telegan mind it needs a service as well