The TLD1000 (L13005244-P) Vulkan Loktracer Hydrogen Leak Detector is a revolutionary new method of leak detection. This new system incorporates a readily available trace gas of 5% hydrogen for pinpointing leaks which would normally be difficult to find using traditional methods of leak detection. Generally the best hand held leak detectors today only sense leaks of about 1/10th oz a year loss, this new system has an accuracy of approximately 1/100th of an oz. a year leak rate.
The LOKTRACER TLD1000 offers two different leak detection modes, the very sensitive search mode and the very selective
measuring mode. In Search mode, the LOKTRACER TLD1000 is very sensitive but not really selective, i. e., the unit also reacts to other gases. The search mode enables you to detect really small leaks. If you detect a gas concentration in the search mode, it is necessary to switch to the measuring mode to ensure that the detected gas is really hydrogen. Whenever the unit is working in the measuring mode, the LC display shows the unit [ppm] after the measured value. The search mode does not show a unit after the measured value.
Meaning
of the displayed measuring values at a pressure of 72.5psi (5 bar)
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R134a
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R600a
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ppm
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gram / year
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ppm
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gram / year
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1
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1.5
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1
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0.7
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10
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15
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5
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3.7
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100
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150
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100
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7.5
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One of the greatest advantages of this new method is the leak detector reacts solely to Hydrogen and is not triggered by other gases in the shop so nuisance alarms are almost non-existent. The Trace gas kit is easy to use and portable enough for any job; simply pressurize the empty A/C system with trace gas and perform leak detection with the TLD1000 as normal, when the job is finished the system may be safely vented to atmosphere and vacuum / charge as usual. The unit comes as a stand alone leak detector or packaged with cylinder cart, gas regulator, manifold and hoses for automotive use. See our line of HVAC units as well.
Loktrace gas is a specific mixture consisting of 95% nitrogen and 5% hydrogen charged into the system. Hydrogen molecules are the smallest naturally occurring particles. Thus very small leaks can be traced. It is non-flammable, non-toxic, non-corrosive, and does not harm the environment and is easily obtained. It can be vented to the atmosphere safely and legally when the job is done. The Loktracer reacts almost exclusively to hydrogen. This means leak detection is extremely reliable and fast.