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SRL8, Heated Diode Refrigerant Leak Detector Kit

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SRL8, Heated Diode Refrigerant Leak Detector Kit
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SRL8 has been discontinued
Discontinued October 22, 2021
This product was discontinued by the manufacturer.
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Description

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What's Included
  • Rugged, blow-molded case
  • Vehicle and wall charging units
  • 5 O-rings and 10 replacement filters
  • RFE2 9-inch Flex-Probe Extension and RRE2 Rigid Extension Probe
  • Operator's manual, quick start operation guide
  • Rechargeable, replaceable lithium ion battery (installed)
  • Heated diode sensor (uninstalled)
Overview
The SRL8 Heated Diode Refrigerant Leak Detector is designed exclusively to make the HVAC/R Technician's job easier, faster, safer and more efficient. The SRL8 comes in kit form in a rugged, blow-mold case with plenty of extras.

The Fieldpiece ergonomic standalone design fits naturally in your hand. The ruggedized construction stands up to abuse most other leak detectors can't handle. The 15-hour battery life lets you work all day and then some before recharging. The included vehicle and wall chargers help you during overtime. The MUTE and ZEROing functions allow you to work the way you want to work. The magnetic hanger helps keep the detector out of the way when repairing a leak, but visible enough so you won't leave it on the job.

How Does It Work?
The SRL8 heated diode refrigerant leak detector triggers on absolute concentration of refrigerant present. Meaning, the closer you get to the leak, the more intensely it will trigger on both the LED display and audio alerts. It zeroes out automatically or can be adjusted manually to zero in on leaks. Simply turn it on, manually or automatically zero, adjust the sensitivity to the desired level and begin testing.

Why Heated Diode technology?
Based on the success of their infrared refrigerant leak detector (model SRL2) and multiple requests from technicians, Fieldpiece decided to develop the best heated diode refrigerant leak detector for HVAC/R. Some technicians like the way heated diode sensors trigger on absolute concentration, meaning the closer you get to the leak, the LEDs and audio alerts increase in frequency because more refrigerant is passing the sensor. The infrared leak detector senses change in refrigerant levels and requires a sweeping motion to pinpoint leaks. IR sensors zero out and stop triggering if kept hovering over a leak.

Advantages Over Other Refrigerant Leak Detectors
  • Triggers on all CFCs, HFCs, HCFCs and blends. More sensitive to some refrigerants than others.
  • 15-hour rechargeable, user replaceable battery. It lasts almost two full workdays on a single charge (if you're hunting down leaks all day). You can also use it while it's hooked up to the wall or vehicle charger.
  • Filter system helps protect the sensor from moisture and other contaminants. The sensor is connected to the body at the other end of the snout. The filter is at the tip of the snout. If you accidentally hit some condensation or oil, the filter swells, shutting off the pull to the sensor and protecting it from failure.
  • Manual or automatic zeroing. It auto zeros every two seconds until a leak triggers the sensor. After that you can manually zero the detector to help further pinpoint leaks.
  • Up and running in 30 seconds. Some heated elements and corona discharge units take much more time to warm up. UV dyes can take several hours to travel through a running system and can degrade system components.

SRL8 - Designed for HVACR
  • Three sensitivity levels from 6.6oz/yr to <0.1oz/yr. Meets new SAE standards.
  • Rugged / Ergonomic Features. Ruggedized boot and it fits in your hand.
  • Heated Diode Sensor lasts up to 5 years (depending on use and exposure).
  • Audible/Visual Alarm. Turn the beep on or off - you decide.
  • 15-hour Battery Charge. Work all day and all night on one charge.
  • Battery life check. See how much charge you have left by looking at the LED display.
  • Non-conductive, Sturdy Probe. Stays where you want it.
  • LED and Audio alerts. Find leaks in noisy environments.
  • Mute: Turn off the sound when you don't want anyone to hear what you're doing.
  • Magnetic Hanger. Hang the unit while you repair the leak.
  • Weighs 14-oz. Tough doesn't have to mean heavy.

Specs

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Type:

Refrigerant Accessory

Gases Measured:

CFC, HFC, HCFC, Blends

Application:

HVAC

Sensing Element:

Heated Diode

Response Time:

Less than 0.5 sec to 1 sec

Sensitivity Levels:

HIGH: better than 0.1 oz/yr, MEDIUM: 0.6 oz/year and higher, LOW: 6.6 oz/year and higher

Calibration:

Automatic or manual zeroing

Probe Length:

15 inches. (Included extension probes measure 9 inches ea.)

Warm Up Time:

Less than 30 sec

Accuracy:

Meets current SAE standards

Battery Type:

3.7VDC(nominal) rechargeable lithium ion

Battery Life:

Approximately 15 hours (fully charged)

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Great Leak Detector

Found the Leak in 1 Hour
FijiGujju
San Jose, CA
5 years ago
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Best detector out there !

I repair commercial refrigeration and if your like me this is a tool you want ! Most of my coolers use r134 & r404 It reads them with flying colors!! Found every leak in every cooler !
Crazypete
Fort Myers florida
6 years ago
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Great machine

Work as designed and made leak detection easy to locate
Challenger
Sanjose
6 years ago
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This detector was the right choice!

I manage an appliance shop and we have mostly used bubble solution, dry nitrogen and sometimes a corona discharge detector. After a couple of very small leaks were missed by the shop we decided to investigate the different types available and see what would be the best fit. After considering our needs I settled on the hot diode type and read a lot about the models available and chose this. After the first time we used it I can see it was the right choice! Right off the bat it found a very small leak that barely showed up with dry nitrogen and bubble solution. Thing is, it didn't just pinpoint the leak in medium sensitivity but it also showed the general area it was in easily with high sensitivity scale. That will be particularly useful, will take us to the leak area quick and especially helpful with evaporator leaks. In medium sensitivity there was no doubt about the exact location. Quick and easy and was shocked at just how small that leak was! Wish we'd got one of these a LOT sooner!
Countryside Clyde
Bainbridge, Ohio
6 years ago
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Works great will be HUGE help wish I'd bought sooner!

Got this in and right away it found a leak on a refrigerator where the cap tube joins the dryer. In highest sensitivity scale can't even get probe within a foot of the leak without it going off and that will be an enormous help just localizing leaks like evaporator leaks. In medium sensitivity found the exact spot of the leak. Used soap bubbles to confirm and couldn't see bubbles till I evacuated system and charged with 110 PSI nitrogen. This is gonna be such a time saver I wish I'd purchased it a lot sooner. Was skeptical having used old corona discharge types but this is the real deal and works like a charm!
Johnny B
Bainbridge Ohio
6 years ago
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Great tool

I bought this leak detector about 3 weeks ago and I've already made my money back on system replacements. The only complaint I have is if you have it on high sensitivity and the thing goes nuts for no reason. It doesn't happen all the time, but when it does you have to keep zeroing it. I've found 17 leaks so far with it. Great purchase.
Matthew Fox
Pottstown, PA
7 years ago
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Good piece of equipment

It has worked good for me so far. I believe it is a good device for heating and air technicians. Watch YouTube technicians evaluate the equipment. There's a lot of information you can gain on this piece of equipment. Again I believe it is good for a heating and air technician.
Mrha
Sc
7 years ago
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AWSOME

Great price and great service
Tom
Arizona
9 years ago
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My first leak detector

Purchased this with intention of working on a job I was anticipating to get. But the owner of that aircraft decided to forgo the job. Soon after that my wife was complaining about A/C on her car is not working. So I took this detector and looked for leaks. I was able to detected the schrader valve is leaking and cap is not working well enough to contain that leak. The detector worked well for me.
Mark.S
SO FL
9 years ago
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I bought two and plan to buy many more

We have found this leak detector to be the most accurate and easy to use of several we have tried. Purchasing them through SupplyHouse.com has been great. We received them very promptly as ordered. No hassles whatsoever. Other sites have long wait times and then finally cancel the order.
HVAC Business Owner
San Angelo, TX
10 years ago
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