Superior AccuTrak Goose-neck Ultrasonic Leak Detector With Several Different Leaks To Hear.
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4 жыл бұрынThe Superior AccuTrak Goose-neck Ultrasonic Leak Detector is a great addition to add to your leak detection tools. I will demonstrate how to use the ultrasonic leak detector and what you can expect to hear while searching for any type of pressured gas or vacuum. Click SHOW MORE FOR LINKS.
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@capitolrefrigerationheatin7501 4 жыл бұрын
have the same one and it saved my ass a few times finding leaks, definitely worth the money
@HVACRSurvival 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to check out the review of the Ultrasonic Gooseneck leak detector! I posted links to the different kits available on Amazon and the factory's website for your convenience. I use my ultrasonic more for special applications such as hard to find leaks and verifications. Sometimes it's a easy to find leak so I also use my H10PRO & DTEK SELECT. My 3rd choice is a Tiff ZX. Each detector has strengths and weakness. I will go into those preferences more at a later date.
@sharky5570 4 жыл бұрын
That is the coolest tool I have ever seen....
@HVACRSurvival 4 жыл бұрын
They definitely open a new world of possibilities. Thanks 4 watching🤜🤛
@hvacserviceinstall2892 4 жыл бұрын
Those are definitely worth having. You can pinpoint leaks very quickly
@HVACRSurvival 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks HVAC service! These definently make short work of most leaks. Some leaks just don't have any turbulence and can be rather hard to find.
@crforfreedom7407 4 жыл бұрын
Nice demo. I love my gooseneck. I didn't get the emulator; I never thought of checking door seals with it, great idea!
@HVACRSurvival 4 жыл бұрын
I wish I had this earlier last year to find a roof water leak but I guessed which shingles were letting water in and got luckey🤔
@Ted_E_Bear 4 жыл бұрын
What a great video!
@HVACRSurvival 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks bud 👍👍
@rookierefrigeration4357 4 жыл бұрын
Holy hell Bro this looks great. Great video Rick. Really enjoyed it.
@HVACRSurvival 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks RR, works great where the other detectors don't. Not sure how it would be in the compressor room? Haven't tried it in there yet. You have to get comfortable with its operation before it becomes easy to understand what it's trying to tell you. Do you still like the Stratus as much as you first did? I'm wanting to test it out.
@sethfunkhouser7909 4 жыл бұрын
Good video man. super interesting!
@HVACRSurvival 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks ACR Texas!
@jericosha2842 3 жыл бұрын
Dang you sold me bro. What's really great is you don't have to worry about refrigerant type either.
@HVACRSurvival 3 жыл бұрын
Nope it don't matter what refrigerant. But keep in mind you'll still need a good refrigerant leak detector. It doesn't find every leak. it's really good at the weird leaks and really good at outdoor leaks. There's sometimes it just doesn't pick it up because of the type of turbulence that's created around the leak spot. A good example is flare fittings. They don't usually make much noise
@jericosha2842 3 жыл бұрын
@@HVACRSurvival Good to know! Good thing flare fittings are usually the culprit when a system has them, so I usually just soak them with bubbles lol
@michaelbaird4020 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information, gotta get me one
@HVACRSurvival 4 жыл бұрын
Just take the time to learn it and you will find it valuable. 👍👍
@sknight0391 4 жыл бұрын
I told you you were going to like that thing.! I guess I was the one that got the ball rolling and kind of got the word out about the benefits of ultrasonic leak detection. But Superior Signal never reach out to me a single time. But boy if I sure didn't make them some money. All kinds of guys have bought one of those things after watching one of my videos. You did a really good job on this video 👍
@HVACRSurvival 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Shannon, I've been putting material together for months and finally got it finished. I think the goose neck is a little better at blocking the interference than my original one but I purchased that one used.
@HughesManHVAC 4 жыл бұрын
I have the standard accutrak, that gooseneck is nice! Great video 👍
@HVACRSurvival 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, they both do great but I like the goose a little better. Sensitivity is close to the same.
@ElrataAlata 5 ай бұрын
Is the small piece of tubing they supply in the non gooseneck kit function the same as the gooseneck?
@nilborne1 4 жыл бұрын
Ultra sonic works great for CO 2 leaks as well.
@RJMaker 4 жыл бұрын
Never thought about the gasket checking. "Nifty"
@obie235 4 жыл бұрын
Great review! I would like to pick one of those up sometime. Anytime I use leak detectors it’s always in conjunction with other methods. I have a newer Fieldpiece heated diode detector and it’s ok depending on the circumstances and leak rate. It would be nice to have that option also. Thanks for making these videos I’m always learning something new from them!
@HVACRSurvival 4 жыл бұрын
I tried both fieldpiece leak detectors, hated the infrared because it wasn't sensitive enough and really hated the heated diode version because it was too flaky and false alarmed all the time. I really like my H10 PRO, INFICON DTEK SELECT & TIFF ZX. I use my Dtek and H10 most of time, and will double check with my ultrasonic to help learn what's the capability of each. I'm a tool geek🤓👍👍💯
@mikefreedom5612 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@HVACRSurvival 4 жыл бұрын
Very welcome. thanks for viewing!
@mikefreedom5612 4 жыл бұрын
@@HVACRSurvival yesterday I spent a long time to find a leak in small ice maker, I have Inficon leak detector, but unfortunately even with zero out feature I cannot localize the right spot of leak untill I pressurized system with nitrogen then with my ears I can go to leak location, LoL. I found that unltrasound is very expensive tool to buy but as recommendations, did you find really those detector are worth it ? Is leak detection time can be short? There is no false signal or detection? Thank you for your time!
@HVACRSurvival 4 жыл бұрын
I purchased the first one used, that helped save some money. They do a good job but will not replace a good sniffer, they work best as a specialty tool when the sniffer has problems or outside it works best, it takes time to get good with it and learn its characteristics.
@mikefreedom5612 4 жыл бұрын
@@HVACRSurvival thank you again
@Sctronic209 4 жыл бұрын
I have the one without the gooseneck it’s great.
@HVACRSurvival 4 жыл бұрын
HVAC 1 Thanks for backing up what I was saying 👍👍
@JuanTodoli 4 жыл бұрын
Intersting 🧐
@HVACRSurvival 4 жыл бұрын
Just found another leak today without any special pressurization in a rooftop unit. On R22 , the detect select could not pick it up . It definitely has the avantage over other means of leak detection depending on the application.
@mikelewis4260 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. I'm in the market for a leak detector. I first saw this detector in one of Shannon Knights videos. He has awesome videos as well. I would like to see a video of how the stethoscope works on motors and txv's. Keep up the awesome videos.
@HVACRSurvival 4 жыл бұрын
I'll try to get some footage. 👍👍
@mikelewis4260 4 жыл бұрын
@@HVACRSurvival sweet 👍👍
@harrydickson4575 4 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@HVACRSurvival 4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your viewership 👍👍🤜🤛
@garretlizotte6288 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, I just waisted my money buying a different one! Next time I go to buy a leak detector I know which one I am getting... Thank you!
@HVACRSurvival 4 жыл бұрын
What one did you get?
@mainj54 4 жыл бұрын
I used the first gen in the 90's and had mixed results. But as technology improves they have gotten more accurate.
@HVACRSurvival 4 жыл бұрын
I also tried one back then and hated it but they really improved and I used the basic cheap headset😒
@sterlingarcher46 4 жыл бұрын
Boy , that seems like an awesome tool , I'd love to add that to my kit . One thing I wonder is , can you still use it in a noisy environment , like if there's another unit running close by , or on one circuit while the 2nd circuit is still running. I would imagine that you probably need silence in order for it to be proper effective. Still though , getting jealous , mate . Nice review , I hope manufacturers send you stuff so you can keep doing reviews , that's really useful for us .👍
@HVACRSurvival 4 жыл бұрын
It depends, normal noises like wind and birds don't effect it but clanging kitchen utensils and slamming certain kind of doors does. but those are usually instantaneous noises versus what you heard that was continuous. Thanks 4 watching👍👍
@throttlebottle5906 4 жыл бұрын
the gas/liquid flowing inside a coil, txv, tubing may kill it and probably get ringing from compressor valves and bearings on motors in close proximity. best bet is likely shut the whole unit down.
@bradmurray9401 4 жыл бұрын
Nice tools. Never could afford the nice stuff. I may have to go back to work for someone if tech's are making that kind of money these days.
@reyrodriguez1005 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome Video! $750??
@billburnett9951 4 жыл бұрын
Man, that works great. I had the "Inficon whisper" and it was useless!
@HVACRSurvival 4 жыл бұрын
I mentioned that in the video originally that I had heard that but cut it out because I didn't want to have any fallout for it. Thanks Bill👍👍
@Aden5742 4 жыл бұрын
Cool.. save time to judgement ill get one after corona.. lol
@HVACRSurvival 4 жыл бұрын
I hear you, there not cheap but they do work. I heard a lot of bad reviews on the 3 cheaper brand names that I researched prior to purchasing this one. Thanks for watching!!
@punchpunchowned 3 жыл бұрын
I wonder how this compares to the H-10
@steve19841117 4 жыл бұрын
very good demonstration. i got h10 it safe me most of the time. but the one that you have just too expensive
@HVACRSurvival 4 жыл бұрын
You can get lucky and find one used on Ebay. My first one looked brand new and came from Ebay, some people don't learn how to use it effectively and sell it cheap so this might be a option for you.
@steve19841117 4 жыл бұрын
@@HVACRSurvival thanks
@joeshearer1247 4 жыл бұрын
I have the one without the gooseneck. I'm not super impressed with it. I was getting electrical noise every time I used it so I sent it in for service and they replaced the circuit board. I'm still not convinced it was worth the money but I have it to keep learning with it
@HVACRSurvival 4 жыл бұрын
I get that noise as well, I think this does best outside in places that are less noisy but it does work in all areas you just have to listen very carefully and learn what your listening for. It's definitely harder when there is a lot of background nosie.
@alexzapata692 2 жыл бұрын
Just bought one, I was debating on which leak detector to get, I was leaning towards the H10 but the ultrasonic is very straight forward no having to replace sensor yearly. My other leak detector fieldpiece heated diode has to many false hit very frustrating
@Begrateful2024 2 жыл бұрын
Whats your update now? Yea my fieldpiece one isn’t getting the job done anymore getting a new one tomorrow.
@HVACRSurvival 2 жыл бұрын
Inficon Stratus or Dtek3. H10 pro is also great but I use the Inficon most of the time.
@HonshuHigamori 2 ай бұрын
I'm curious about the applicability for the ultrasonic sound generator for finding hairline cracks in heat exchangers. Have you tried using putting the sound generator inside a burn chamber and trying to pick up sound leakage from the supply duct side of the heat exchanger? I ask because the accutrak kit with all the bells and whistles is pretty pricy for just performing refrigeration leak detection, but it looks like it could theoretically work for finding cracked heat exchangers, too, which would make it very economical Has anyone tried it and have any commentary on that application?
@HVACRSurvival 2 ай бұрын
I can’t say I have tried it, generally, I try to use my eyes before I condemn something, so if that means pulling the heat exchanger out of the furnace and looking at it, I will, if I have a reason to believe it’s bad but I don’t see why it wouldn’t potentially work. As a refrigerant leak detector I’ll still side with the Inficon Stratus or Dtek3 as the best detector for refrigerant leaks. This is just another tool in the arsenal as I mentioned in the video, it’s not perfect and it does not find every leak.
@Jeepjones85 4 жыл бұрын
Kinda sounds like that device Ghost Adventurers uses haha, maybe you should ask it questions 😳
@HVACRSurvival 4 жыл бұрын
It can hear your cell phone transmitting. Along with all kinds of other weirdo stuff 👍👍
@grindstone5368 4 жыл бұрын
Never have used one...How durable is it? For example if you slipped and got water on it is it toast? Not saying dunking the wand into a condensate pan but just a drop. Appreciate the videos keep it up👊
@HVACRSurvival 4 жыл бұрын
I would doubt a drop from say 4 foot or 5 foot would hurt it much. It's not a delicate flower but it is made out of plastic just like anything.?
@grindstone5368 4 жыл бұрын
Sorry I was wondering how susceptible to water is it?
@hozerhvac4406 4 жыл бұрын
Man i really like the look of those devices. It’s on my next tool purchase list. Do you find you pull that out more than electronic sniffer ?
@HVACRSurvival 4 жыл бұрын
I normally start with my leak ref. detector first. Either my d'tek select or H10pro first, if I have problems then I'll go to the ultrasonic.
@jasonnames 3 жыл бұрын
I have never had much luck with Sniffers. I normally find them with my ear. So my question is, Why wouldn't you just use the sound detector if it finds them so easily? Why go to the sniffer and then the sound detector? Just looking for your reasoning to go to the sniffer first.
@HVACRSurvival 3 жыл бұрын
Ultrasonic doesn't find near the leaks that the sniffer does, they work if there is enough turbulence. It also depends the brand of sniffer you use. I have only had luck with Detek and H10. Fieldpiece, tiff, cps were problematic and we're disappointing. A lot comes down to learning the tools capability and technic used.
@jasonnames 3 жыл бұрын
@@HVACRSurvival I found and repaired 2 leaks yesterday. Bubble soap couldn't detect. I again found them with my ear using a rolled up paper like a tube listening to each U bend. ended up finding 2 leaks that way. Which lead me to finding your videos. I have given up on sniffers. I will check the ones you recommend. If I hear that they work from techs, I will take your word. I guess the majority of the sniffers are more or less trash. but some do work. I guess I was hoping for a tool that had a higher find rate. But I guess the only way to have a better success rate is to have a good sniffer and the ultrasonic tool.
@HVACRSurvival 3 жыл бұрын
@@jasonnames I'm a leak detector geak, I've been trying several detectors to come to these conclusions. Thanks for checking out the video👍👍
@natra911 4 жыл бұрын
Haven’t get a chance to find a leaks yet but it seem to pick up the leaks around my car’s rims. It pick it when I spray water on it. What if u spray blue soap bubble would it pick up?
@HVACRSurvival 4 жыл бұрын
You got to watch Using it around sprayed water and ice. Ice you can hear it melting 🤣 and with water you can hear the bubbles from the hydrogen escaping.🤦♂️
@danpmatz 3 жыл бұрын
Have you ever tried bringing in a pump sprayer and wetting down the equipment
@HVACRSurvival 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, you can hear the hydrogen bubbles break. I have been mislead because of that. The factory didn't recommend it. But it will change the sound of you think you found the leak.
@baz159 2 жыл бұрын
Which one shall I buy? I'm going nuts over here
@HVACRSurvival 2 жыл бұрын
I kept the goose-neck and sold the regular.
@hvacplayer3238 3 жыл бұрын
Ever try it on a natural gas leak? I know it’s real low pressure like 7 inches water column
@HVACRSurvival 3 жыл бұрын
I haven't, I'm not sure how it would do. It's weird what it can hear, it really depends how rough the "Crack " leak is. If it's a smooth break it won't make much noise but if it's rough it will sequel like a pig.
@AVR-hf1rl 2 жыл бұрын
Bought one just got it and turned it on and upgraded headphones but all I am hearing is static is that normal. When I move the cord it picks up. Not sure If I have a bad unit. I have a small wine cooler can't pick up a leak with the electronic testers . pressure it to 100 pounds after 3 days it leaks out.
@HVACRSurvival 2 жыл бұрын
It takes time to understand the weird noises that a leak makes. It gets easier as you use it more and more. The first few times suck because you don't know what it can sound like. The smallest leaks sound like a tick and clicks. you can tell it works if it picks up your finger rubbing together or a eye lash blink.
@rafaelvelasquez5876 2 жыл бұрын
Could recommended me a accutrack for detect vacuum leaks on seals, hoses and others
@HVACRSurvival 2 жыл бұрын
It detects vacuum leaks, but vacuum is harder to pick up because the sound is being pulled in vs being pushed out.
@krzychuninio3669 Жыл бұрын
Nice video, Thanks. have you ever use inficon whisper? any comparison? I'll tell you something... I have a dilemma, I don't know what to choose, I searched the whole YT, (American, European, Russian) and nothing! this is an idea for a lot of views :)
@HVACRSurvival Жыл бұрын
I have the whisper, it's ok, it works, it's not as easy to get into tight spots, neither is going to beat a great refrigerant detector. My first pick is the Inficon Stratus, second is the Dtek3. I don't use ultrasonic very often. It has its place under different working environments.
@HVACRSurvival Жыл бұрын
@@smklimatyzacja88 if your wanting to be scientific then stop playing games with the kids toys and go strait to helium like the industrial boys use, helium particles are smaller than refrigerant particles. Ultrasound ONLY MAKES NOISE IF THE LEAK HAS A JAGGED EDGE, I haven't picked up a leak on a flare fitting yet. I've played with the $20k FLUKE and it didn't impress me for twenty grand. It had better filters and a full color screen but still didn't pick up a leak any different than these cheaper listening devices. And if the systems flat on on refrigerant then it should be an easy leak to find... where are you planning on getting hydrogen at? Give me a break.
@natepeterson7145 4 жыл бұрын
,how long is the life on these ,any parts that need to be changed .
@HVACRSurvival 4 жыл бұрын
The original version one came out in the 1990s and has been updated 3 times so far. The factory is located in NJ and these are made in the USA! The last time I spoke with them they said they do there own repairs inhouse but have a low failure rate and if you do have problems the labor rate was reasonable. I got my first one you saw in the video last year and haven't had a single problem with it. Basically, if you don't drop it or soak it in water it should last a long time. It is an audio device tuned for the 36KHZ-42Khz audio range and drops it down to the human range of around 0-4Khz.
@johnthomas5786 2 жыл бұрын
will you been doing a video to diagnose a bad TXV??
@HVACRSurvival 2 жыл бұрын
If I run into one I will. It's generally not difficult to determine. If you have proper subcooling but the superheat is not correct and you have proper airflow than the only thing left is the TXV. This all depends on whether we're talking about residential or refrigeration. This is also assuming that the TXV is not adjustable and there's no flow restrictions in the refrigerant circuit.
@johnthomas5786 2 жыл бұрын
@@HVACRSurvival ok thanks i look forward to it!
@brandonenns4572 Жыл бұрын
Will it pick up a leak on a bad flare do you think?
@HVACRSurvival Жыл бұрын
I have not had any luck with it on flares. I still use my Inficon Stratus and Dtek3 the most bar none.
@solomonhalvorson8922 4 жыл бұрын
Make sure the area your in doesn't have an ultrasonic occupancy detector. It will blow your eardrums out.
@HVACRSurvival 4 жыл бұрын
Don't forget the pest repel plugins that are very annoying! 🤣 I have customers that will look at me funny when I ask if they have any and sure enough they do. I bought some because I now know they actually do admit a high frequency noise... *not sure yet if they work 😁
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