Extech RD300 Refrigerant Leakage Detector
The Extech RD300 measures leakage from air conditioning or cooling systems that use refrigerant.
Features
- Multi-colored LED light bar indicates the level of leaking refrigerant detected
- Bright LED convenience light located at the sensor tip illuminates dimly lit inspection areas
- Detects all standard refrigerants using a heated diode sensor
- Free ground shipping
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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The Extech RD300 Leakage Detector is the ideal handheld meter to measure leakage from air conditioning or cooling units that use all standard refrigerants. A multi-colored LED light bar indicates the level of leaking refrigerant detected by the unit. The built-in, bright LED convenience ilght loacated at the tip of the sensor illuminates dimly lit inspection areas.
- Detectable Refrigerants: R‐22, R‐134a, R‐404a, R‐410a, and all CFCs, HCFCs and HFCs
- Sensor: Heated diode
- Sensitivity Levels: high 0.25oz/yr (7g/yr), medium 0.5oz/yr (14g/yr), low 0.99oz/yr (28g/yr)
- Warm-up Time: 90 seconds
- Auto Power Off: Automatic shut off after 10 minutes
- Low Battery Indication: LOW-BATT light switches ON
- Power Supply: 9V battery
- Battery Life: 13 hours of continuous use
- Operating Conditions: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) <80%RH
- Storage Conditions: ‐10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F) <70%RH
- Flexible Probe Length: 450mm (18")
- Dimensions/Weight: 184 x 70 x 40 mm (7.2″ x 2.8″ x 1.6 ″)/ 280g (10.0 oz.)
- (1) Detector
- (1) Leak test bottle
- (1) 9V battery
- (1) Hard carrying case
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