Questions and Answers for HOME-FLEX Electronic Gas Leak Detector

A:  2 double A's.

A:  Hi, GJR1 - Yes! It's designed to detect natural gas, methane, butane, and propane.

A:  Hi, Flowers - It depends. Generally the gas leak detector is for indoor use where things are more confined. However, it may or may not detect the gas depending on the severity of the suspected leak, breeze, wind, etc. I smelled gas in my back yard and thought it may be a rotted gas pipe that I had put in for an eventual outdoor kitchen. I knew exactly where to look and the smell was very noticeable. The leak detector spotted it immediately. Good luck in your situation.

A:  Hi, Daniel - No. As mentioned on the webpage at homedepot.com, it detects only methane, butane, natural gas, and propane.

A:  Hi, Alex. No. As mentioned on the webpage on homedepot.com, it detects methane, butane, natural gas, and propane.

A:  Hi, Tess. No. As mentioned on the webpage on homedepot.com, it detects methane, butane, natural gas, and propane.

A:  Hi, CarolG - No, it's not a monitor, it's a detector. It has an automatic 5-minute shut off.

A:  Hi, Rachel - As noted on the hd.com webpage "Just like a smoke detector, this device indicates the possibility of a gas leak that should be investigated. It does not provide a PPM indication, just that gas is/is not detected." The 4 gases it detects each have a different LEL ("Lower Explosive Level") and if it detects even a miniscal amount will alert the user accordingly. It does not have the required technology to provide PPM. Bottom line: If the detector alerts you of a gas leak, take corrective action.