CO tester

[Mark Thiltgen]

I need to buy a CO / gas detector any recommendations on what to buy? What's the best bang for the buck? I've looked in a catalog from Professional Equipment and there are alot of choices and differance in cost. How low does the sensitivity have to go on the testers?
Mark Thiltgen

[Ron Chorey II]

Is it wise to do CO2 testing ? How does one get trained for that. I would think there is a whole lot of liability there.

[Steven C. Waskewicz]

I have one of these, and have been very happy with its performance.
I use it in conjunction with my HVAC testing, and it does the trick.

http://www.tequipment.net/FlukeCO220...FRafnAodaQPAJQ

[Mark Thiltgen]

Hi Ron, I'm not sure I want to do it either, it seems the more you test for and then if you miss something your liable for it. I've had people asking for it and thought I would check it out though. thanks, Mark T

[Mark Thiltgen]

Thanks Steve, I will check it out. Mark T

[Andrew MacDonald]

Mark,
This one is in my equipment bag. Been using Bacharach detectors for years. I like this unit as it has a separate sampling probe, very useful. But as Steven noted..you can't go wrong with Fluke.

http://www.professionalequipment.com...ide-detectors/

[Andrew W. Hinz]

Liability is limited in your inspection agreement. Make sure it states that the inspection is limited to the time and date of the inspection and by the limitations of your equipment, accessible locations, etc. As long as you actually have CO test equipment and perform a resonable test, then your liability should be covered. They paid for a test - you performed a test. The end.

[Jon Mackay]

I carry a co detector with me at all times. I do not advertise or report on co testing unless, the detector shows a reading (not very common but it happens) In the event that I show a reading, I report the findings. It has helped detect major problems and is a good way to get peoples attention to take action.

I use the UEi CO71A and it has been serving me well for 5 years. Annual calibration is a good practice.