Does this unit detect butane.
1686000
I can't guarantee it, but I would think not. It lists that it detects propane/natural gas but doesn't list butane.
1686001
Protects buildings and homes from explosive levels of Natural Gas (methane) and Liquid Propane Gas (LP)
1686002
Yes it does, my husband just lit off his butane cooks torch near it & it's piercing alarm sounded, works well. It is also set off by isopropyl alcohol fumes nearby, also using canned air near it.
910239
This particular unit does not contain any flammable liquid or gas but I can see a problem with proving this to a working TSA inspector. Most devices which LOOK like this do contain butane and would not be allowed. Getting into arguments with TSA people is rarely productive.
1968587
I'm no chemist, but I'd say likely not. It detects halogenated gases -- i.e., those with chlorine or fluorine. LPG gas is a non-fluorinated hydrocarbon mixture. There are inexpensive detectors that will work on LPG gas, and Amazon sells some of them.
539149
The trigger only causes a spark to ignite the butane gas. Once lit, the torch will burn until you turn the gas off.
1516053
looks like its a NATURAL GAS detector..... will it detect other explosive gasses? dunno
1219661
this only detects smoke/steam; it does not detect carbon monoxide. It would be useful anywhere that you can hear it.
1274188
Yes, the detector will find gas wherever it is, it does not have to actually touch the connection. Of course it makes it easier to pinpoint the leak by getting as close as possible. I found a gas leak in a meter room and the leaking fitting was inaccessible, but the detector increased in volume and speed the closer I got to the leak. I also found a gas leak in my oven. The detector led me to a bad gas valve way down in back. I think this is a great product.
914282
To the best of my knowledge, CO only, not propane and/or other gases. Since you can smell propane (I think), and not CO -- most of these detectors focus on CO detection
1528097
Hello! Both of the ones I purchased came with butane in them. You can adjust the output of the flame with a little thing on the bottom. Hope this helps!
649138
It does not. I use mine on the deck in good weather or in the garage in the not so good weather. It always triggers my smoke detectors.
1496900
No, its not a carbon monoxide tester too. It senses by using photoelectric and ionization to alert for smoke
796563
It will detect the radiation emitted by radon gas, but it is not, per se, a radon gas detector. There are detectors sold which are used for a few hours up to a few weeks that you set out, then send in to get a radon level count. I'm sure those would prove far more useful if that is your goal.
616561
Yes, you turn on the gas and pull the trigger. Sometimes I have to pull the trigger twice, but it lights quickly if there is enough butane.
210230
yes i purchased the zippo Butane for this unit. It works great. I got one at Wal-mart and another one from Bed Bath and Beyond.
556871
No, this particular package does not, but you can buy this with one if you want. I bought this as an additional sensor for the system I already had.
1150765
no. when its turned on it starts a countdown from 15 seconds,then you blow until it clicks and then it gives a readout.only if no alcohol is in system will it give a 0 readout
2083893
Yes, but consult the user manual for placement. This answer is based on the manufacturer's technical specifications. I heat with natural gas and have had no false alarms. Also have not tried to force an alarm by exposing unit to gas.