Leak Detector measures over 20 different gases.

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Model 501AK pinpoints leaks of all combustible and many non-combustible toxic gases. Sensitivities of some gases are as low as 1 ppm. Unit features 3-position sensitivity switch, as well as audible alarm and battery test circuit. It uses four 1.5 V alkaline batteries and is supplied with carrying case. Three foot sensor extension is available for getting into hard-to-reach places.



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Gas Leak Detector - For Dangerous Gases


Kernco Instruments Co., Inc. is pleased to introduce its Model 501AK gas leak detector, a low cost detector designed strictly to pinpoint leaks of all combustible and many non-combustible toxic gases. Sensitivities of some gases as low as 1 ppm. Unit is designed to measure over twenty (20) different gases some of which are listed below:


Acetone Ether Natural Gas
Alcohol Etylene Oxide Naphtha
Ammonia Gasoline Propane
Butane Hydrogen Sulfur Dioxide
Benzene Hydrogen Sulfide Toluene
Carbon Monoxide L.P. Gas Trichlorethylene
Carbon Tetrachloride Methane Turpentine
Ethane Methyl Ethyl Ketone Xylene

Unit features a 3 position sensitivity switch, as well as an audible alarm and battery test circuit. It uses 4 each 1.5V alkaline batteries. Unit weighs approx. 2 lbs. and is supplied with a carrying case. A 3 foot sensor extension for getting into hard to reach places is available.

For additional information, write to:

Kernco Instruments Co., Inc.

420 Kenazo Avenue

El Paso TX 79928

Phone: 915-852-3375

Fax. 915-852-4084

E-mail: brkernco@whc.net

Internet: www.kerncoinstr.com

Contact: John P. Kelly

Sales Director

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