Is ultrasonic leak detection affected by high concentrations of refrigerants as found in chillers and coolers?
• The detector is detecting sound and not a chemical property. It does not matter what the gas is as long as it is flowing. • Is it affected by wind on a roof top? • No, ultrasound travels at the same speed in calm or windy air. • Can I find vacuum leaks? • Yes. Air sucked into a system from a leak point will generate ultrasound just like when it leaks under pressure. Ultrasonic leak detection is the only technology which can detect vacuum leaks. • How far can I find a leak? • Depending on leak size and system pressure 10 to 40 feet. • How easy is it to locate a leak from distance? • It is very easy to find where the leak is since ultrasound is very directional, it is a sound microwave. Tracing it will take you to the leak. • How fast can I find a leak? • Leaks can be located very fast, at the speed of sound! You do not need to move slowly around suspected points. • Is it affected by other sounds in the area? • Not to sounds we hear; however, our patented heterodyne technology will all
