Bacharach Informant 2 Leak Detector
Bacharach Informant 2: Refrigerant + combustibles sensors; 0.5 oz/yr R-134a; 50 ppm methane min; 0.2 s; warm-up 10 s. RFQ.
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Key parameters
Fits portable refrigerant and combustible leak finding where you need a Bacharach Informant 2. Dual-mode detector with interchangeable refrigerant and combustibles semiconductor sensors, 0.5 oz/year (14 g/yr) R-134a sensitivity, 50 ppm methane minimum on combustibles path, 0.2 s response, 10 s warm-up, four AA (~4–5 h intermittent), flexible gooseneck to 20 in with filtered color-coded tips, LED bar + audible tick + flashing tip, mute and auto background compensation; combustibles path UL913 IS class per OEM manual.
Key advantages
- Dual mode — Refrigerant + combustibles sensors
- Sensitivity — 0.5 oz/yr R-134a; 50 ppm methane min
- Response — 0.2 s; warm-up 10 s
- Probe — Gooseneck to 20 in; filtered tips
- Indicators — LED bar + tick + flashing tip
Typical applications
- HVAC/R refrigerant leak find.
- Combustible gas tip checks.
- Service truck dual-mode leak detection.
Selection guide
- Refrigerant vs combustibles tip
- Spare sensors/tips
- Battery pack plan
Common mistakes
- Wrong sensor tip for gas type.
- Ignoring filter tip maintenance.
- Assuming continuous duty beyond intermittent battery rating.
When to RFQ / what to tell us
- Sensor set, spare tips, quantity, ship-to.
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Specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 31321 |
| Brand | Bacharach |
| Model | Informant 2 Leak Detector |
| Product type | Leak Detector |
| Type | Portable dual refrigerant / combustible gas leak detector (Informant 2) |
| Sensors | Interchangeable refrigerant (semiconductor) and combustibles semiconductor sensors |
| Refrigerant sensitivity | 0.5 oz/year (14 g/yr) of R-134a |
| Combustibles sensitivity | 50 ppm methane minimum |
| Response time | 0.2 seconds |
| Warm-up | 10 seconds |
| Power | Four AA alkaline batteries; about 4-5 hours typical intermittent use |
| Probe | Flexible gooseneck up to 20 in (508 mm); filtered tip; color-coded tips |
| Indicators | Visual LED bar + audible tick + flashing probe tip; mute; auto background compensation |
| Weight | 0.86 lb (0.39 kg) with batteries |
| Approvals | Combustibles path lab certified to UL913 intrinsically safe class (per OEM manual) |
Documents
FAQ
Q: Refrigerant sensitivity? A: 0.5 oz/year (14 g/yr) of R-134a.
Q: Combustibles? A: 50 ppm methane minimum; UL913 IS class per OEM manual.
Q: What should I send for a quote? A: Sensor set/tips, quantity, ship-to.
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| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Approvals | Combustibles path lab certified to UL913 intrinsically safe class (per OEM manual) |
| Type | Portable dual refrigerant / combustible gas leak detector (Informant 2) |
| Sensors | Interchangeable refrigerant (semiconductor) and combustibles semiconductor sensors |
| Sensitivity Refrigerant | 0.5 oz/year (14 g/yr) of R-134a |
| Sensitivity Combustibles | 50 ppm methane minimum |
| Response Time | 0.2 seconds |
| Warm Up | 10 seconds |
| Power | Four AA alkaline batteries; about 4-5 hours typical intermittent use |
| Probe | Flexible gooseneck up to 20 in (508 mm); filtered tip; color-coded tips |
| Indicators | Visual LED bar + audible tick + flashing probe tip; mute; auto background compensation |
| Weight | 0.86 lb (0.39 kg) with batteries |
| Document | Bacharach Informant 2 Operation and Maintenance Instruction 0019-9211 Rev 9 (OEM archive) |