An explosive gas leak detector is a device used to detect explosive

gas leak A gas leak refers to a leak of natural gas or another gaseous product from a pipeline or other containment into any area where the gas should not be present. Gas leaks can be hazardous to health as well as the environment. Even a small leak into ...

s in objects, such as

propane Propane () is a three-carbon alkane with the molecular formula . It is a gas at standard temperature and pressure, but compressible to a transportable liquid. A by-product of natural gas processing and petroleum refining, it is commonly used a ...

gas.

Carbon monoxide detector A carbon monoxide detector or CO detector is a device that detects the presence of the carbon monoxide (CO) gas to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. In the late 1990s Underwriters Laboratories changed the definition of a single station CO de ...

s will not detect this, thus the device is often recommended to complement the CO detector. Combination explosive gas leak and carbon monoxide detectors exist. Some detectors can detect both Natural Gas (city gas) or

Propane Propane () is a three-carbon alkane with the molecular formula . It is a gas at standard temperature and pressure, but compressible to a transportable liquid. A by-product of natural gas processing and petroleum refining, it is commonly used a ...

, which are both explosive gasses. If you are using propane, it is best if you place the gas detector down low near the floor, as propane is heavier than air. If you are using Natural Gas, it is best if you place the gas detector in a high place, near the ceiling.

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