Leak Detector reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 191 Reddit reviews across 15 subreddits and 40 posts to rank the best Leak Detector brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/HVAC, r/refrigeration, r/homeowners, r/PLC, r/RealEstate. Top-rated brands include Bacharach (4.5/5), Inficon (4.4/5), Fieldpiece (4.5/5).
Stats
Reviews191
Subreddits15
Posts40
Brands46
Products71
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#1
Bacharach
4.5
(30)
"The H10 PRO is literally the standard, the undisputed champ, and has been unchanged for years because it just fucking works."
"If you want to do stand alone point detection Bacharach MGS450 with a MGS408 controller and 401 room monitor."
"PGM-IR from Bacharach. Company provided. Shit is a fucking beast."
"Still all about that H10pro."
"My bacharach h-10 was only about $650. cheaper than the stratus and a great leak detector."
"Not cheap but it’s the best I’ve ever used. H-10"
"I’ve always really liked my H10. Found leaks quickly and accurately for the 10 years I was a tech."
"I agree it's the best one"
"Price isn’t an option ? Then you want a Bacharach my man lol"
"Bacharach PGM-IR is the best but it’s also like 5k$."
#2
Inficon
4.4
(29)
"I've bought one for every service van in our company because it's the best leak detector."
"The new inficon infrared is the best imo."
"Yellow Inficon gas mate. Detects all gases/refrigerants without swapping tips."
"Inficon D teK stratus - you can purchase the sensor for r290."
"Dtek stratus and dtek3 both great options the 3 just doesn’t have a screen and it’s a couple leds instead."
"I’ve only seen this actually work. Inficon D-TEK Stratus Refrigerant Leak Detector and Portable Monitor"
"The new inficon 724-202-G1 I recently got has been working great."
"Between Dtek stratus and H10"
"DTek Stratus"
"Inficon stratus, and Bacharach h10."
#3
Fieldpiece
4.5
(21)
"Just get the DR82 and dont look back"
"I work with the Fieldpiece DR82 and never let me down."
"I have the Fieldpiece DR-82 infrared and it’s found 19 out of the 20 leaks I suspect."
"I’ve been using the Fieldpiece DR82 infrared detector and it’s fantastic. I’ve found every leak I’ve looked for pretty easily."
"Mine is wonderful."
"I have been using the SRL-8 field piece and haven’t had a single issue with it."
"Fieldpiece DR58 heated diode. It's the best bang for the buck right now imo."
"Best thing I’ve ever used."
"DR 82. Field piece. It’s the only one I’d recommend."
"I've been using my field piece heated diode for a few years now with great success."
#4
Stratus
4.8
(19)
"Stratus is king."
"Just suck it up and get the Stratus."
"Stratus all the way."
"Stratus easily."
"Stratus."
"Definitely cuts down on time, very happy with it."
"Overall been super good to us and worth the investment."
"He let me leak check, used my Stratus with combustable sensor, pin pointed in in under 60 seconds. It may be expensive, but well worth the cost."
"I have the Stratus and the DR82. Save $500 and go with the DR82 it's REALLY good."
"Spend a grand and get the stratus."
#5
Dtek
4.8
(11)
"I use the Dtek Stratus, next to the H10, these are top of the line leak detectors."
"D tek stratus, if your companies buying."
"Get a d-tek stratus."
"Stratus is god tier imo."
"For what you’re doing, go with the stratus, and get the sensors as you need them."
"D tek stratus, then Bacharach second, in my opinion."
"Company provided dtek stratus, pays off in a few days of leak checking."
"Dtek 3"
"Dtek Stratus. I love it. It reads in ppm with cloud hunting."
"Dtek or TIF XP1-A which is A2L as well."
#6
Forensics Detectors
4.5
(11)
"The durability of the Forensics Detectors natural gas leak detector makes it a worthy investment."
"The accuracy of the Forensics Detectors natural gas leak detector is commendable."
"The sensitivity of the Forensics Detectors natural gas leak detector is impressive."
"I've found the Forensics Detectors natural gas leak detector to be user-friendly and efficient."
"The Forensics Detectors gas leak detector I got has been working great for me."
"I've been using a Forensics Detectors gas leak detector and it's been really reliable."
"I am using Forensics Detectors Sewer Gas Leak detector and I like it."
"The Forensics Detectors natural gas leak detector has a reasonable price point for its quality."
"The Forensics Detectors gas leak detector is easy to use and pretty accurate."
"I've compared a few brands, and the Forensics Detectors gas leak detector stands out."
#7
H10
4.5
(10)
"Most long time guys swear by H10 pros"
"H10"
"Reliable AF."
"H10."
"H10."
"Fan of d-tek but mine just crapped out and company bought me an H10. Have mixed feelings just because it’s so different but I’ve heard it’s an upgrade."
"H-10 is what I have works just fine."
"No complaints just don't get it wet"
"A used h10."
"120v H10."
#8
Testo
4.5
(4)
"I love my Testo 316-4 Leak detector for R410A mainly."
"I love mine."
"My Testo is quite good, and not as pricey."
"Testo 316-3. I've found that it works quite well for 410a"
#9
YoLink
5.0
(3)
"I’m a fan of YoLink smart water leak monitors. They’re surprisingly affordable, and well made."
"Second the Yolink. I've got a bunch of them."
"I use YoLink sensors because they can be paired with a valve on your water main."
#10
CPS
4.7
(3)
"CPS LS1. It's $80. Picks up hydrocarbons, nitrogen. Never missed a leak."
"Cps LS1. Picks up every refrigerant, nitrogen and co2."
"The CPS is the only other one that I’ve used and I feel the fieldpiece is much better."
#11
D-Tek
4.3
(3)
"This reads like a fucking advertisement because it’s that good lol."
"Usually get out less than 200 bucks for the best detector in my opinion."
"Dtek stratus or H10 from Bacharach"
#12
Inficon D-Tek Stratus
5.0
(2)
"Get the stratus. It’s 100 percent worth it."
"Inficon D-Tek Stratus"
#13
Moen
4.5
(2)
"I’m using the Moen Flo and it supports both."
"I like the Moen Flo units installed at water service riser."
#14
Phyn
4.5
(2)
"Have it and love it."
"I believe they are superior to the Moen."
#15
Flume
4.5
(2)
"Can’t recommend Flume enough."
"Flume is the most economical choice, but it is unable to shut off the water."
#16
Aqara
4.5
(2)
"I use an aqara temp sensor. It’s also senses humidity."
"I think one of Aqara's temperature and humidity detectors is better."
#17
Kidde
4.5
(2)
"I put this Kidde in my MBR and within 4 months it went off and protected us…. It is easy to set up and test"
"Not cheap but works"
#18
Infinicon
4.5
(2)
"Sniffer (infinicon)"
"Works fine, batteries need to be changed every few years"
#19
Flo by Moen
4.0
(2)
"Look at Flo by Moen."
"Moen Flo"
#20
Ultrasonic
4.0
(2)
"Ultrasonic the way for me."
"I saw an ultrasonic being used a while back and was super impressed."
#21
Leak Detector
3.5
(2)
"I have small leak detectors under every sink, near the washing machine drain, and near toilets I rarely use. They work, but you have to be there to hear them."
"Cheap and work surprisingly well. Reliability and long life not necessarily guaranteed."
#22
Govee
3.5
(2)
"Govee and Ring are great"
"I like them except for one thing - the app doesn't alert you or tell you the last time they checked in."
#23
Elitech
3.5
(2)
"I’m leaning towards the elitech ir-200 it’s showing 269 and seeing a lot of good reviews on it"
"Ordered an elitech infrared and I'll see how it goes."
#24
D-Tek Stratus
5.0
(1)
"Best investment I made was in the D-Tek stratus."
#25
BASEMENT WATCHDOG
5.0
(1)
"Highly recommended among Aquarium hobbyists and general homeowners."
#26
Rain Bird
5.0
(1)
"That combo works very well and is easy to retrofit."
#27
FG100
5.0
(1)
"We've install hundreds of them. No issues."
#28
Water Rope Sensors
5.0
(1)
"Here is a cheap unit from Aliexpress, I have used similar in Irrigation Pump Controls for leaking solenoids/valves in the control box or room."
#29
Water Bug
5.0
(1)
"We have a couple in our electrical vaults in case the sump pumps fail."
#30
Yolink
4.0
(1)
"I have Yolink ones scattered over my house."
#31
American Leak Detectors
4.0
(1)
"I had some plumbers at the house working on my water pressure regulator."
#32
Infacon
4.0
(1)
"I use infacon gas mate. Works for natural gas and other propane as well"
#33
Bacharach H-10
4.0
(1)
"Bacharach H-10G or H-10 pro"
#34
Trutech Tools
4.0
(1)
"Hasn't let me down yet. Still a bit more than $300 but realistically its gonna pay back in two or three jobs."
#35
Amprobe
4.0
(1)
"I’ve had success with the amprobe hls-405 and iPhone microphone."
#36
Tekcoplus
4.0
(1)
"I suggest taking a look at this new one from Tekcoplus: TK425plus. They also have other models available so you might want to check those out too."
#37
Yellow Jacket
4.0
(1)
"I have the yellow jacket 69336. Has three different sensitivity settings and a built in UV light for finding dye."
#38
Toptes
4.0
(1)
"The Toptes works fine. It's accurate. But the display is nowhere near as bright as the pictures."
#39
Chris Coffee
4.0
(1)
"I haven't tried this but I've seen other recommend it."
#40
IFM Leak Detection Sensor
4.0
(1)
"This is a really common one for leak detection in pans around HPUs, water tanks, etc."
#41
Moeshouse WiFi Smart Flood Sensor
4.0
(1)
"Maybe this https://www.moeshouse.com/products/wifi-smart-flood-sensor-water-leakage-detector-flood-overflow-alert-security-alarm-system-tuya-smart-life-app-remote-control-1?_pos=1&_sid=33803950f&_ss=r"
#43
Dwyer
4.0
(1)
"For water. I have also used the Gems LS-10."
#44
Javac
3.0
(1)
"I have a new Javac D-TEK3, can search for both freon and co2 leaks."
#45
Sensit
3.0
(1)
"I have a sensit measures LEL but honestly r290 is insanely easy to leak check with a lighter playboi"
#46
DR82
3.0
(1)
"I got a DR82 at Johnstone when they had it on sale for $400 out the door."
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