OATEY 30211 16 oz. All Purpose Leak Detector With Trigger Spray

Yes. The Oatey 30211 all purpose leak detector is rated for use on all types of tubing, valves, cylinders, pressure tanks and other systems under oxygen pressure. That is the main reason techs keep it on the truck instead of soapy water, which can carry contaminants you don't want in an oxygen service line.

It works below freezing. The Oatey 30211 is stated to function properly in sub-zero temperatures, with a working range of -55 F to 160 degrees F. That covers winter rooftop gas checks and hot mechanical rooms alike, so one bottle handles the whole year on a service van.

The 30211 leak detector is non-toxic and will not stain, so it can be sprayed on tubing and valves in occupied units, near appliances and over finished surfaces without leaving a mark. Useful for property managers who need a gas or air leak traced in a tenant space without a cleanup afterward.

Two reasons, both in the formula. The Oatey 30211 is a high viscosity liquid, so it clings to the joint instead of running off a vertical pipe or an overhead fitting. It also has a slow evaporation rate, which extends the inspection time and gives small bubbles a chance to form before the film dries. Soap and water is thin and flashes off fast, which is how small leaks get missed.

It's a 16 oz bottle that ships with a trigger spray head, so no separate applicator or brush is needed. Shipping weight is 1.25 lbs. The trigger lets you lay the solution on overhead joints and tight fitting clusters one-handed while you watch for bubbles.

The solution is blue, which makes it easy to see where you have already applied it on bright copper or galvanized pipe and where you still need to go. Leaks show as bubbles forming in the film at the joint.