Gas Leak Detectors — Gas Sensors in Tbilisi
Gas Leak Detectors (Gas Alarms) are life-saving safety devices that detect dangerous concentrations of gases (methane, propane, butane, LPG) in air and instantly warn people with audible siren and visual indicator in Tbilisi and throughout Georgia. These systems prevent explosions, fires, and poisoning in case of gas leak, making them absolutely essential for all homes, apartments, restaurants, hotels, enterprises, and any type of facilities where natural gas or liquefied gas (LPG) is used. LAGI offers full range of gas leak detectors: electrochemical sensor detectors (most accurate, 5-7 year lifespan), catalytic sensor detectors (LEL measurement, industrial), semiconductor sensor detectors (cheap, residential), methane detectors (natural gas, ceiling installation), propane/LPG detectors (liquefied gas, floor installation), smart gas detectors (Wi-Fi, smartphone notifications, automatic gas shutoff), integrated systems (fire panel connection, solenoid valve). All detectors comply with European standard EN 50194.
Main Types of Gas Leak Detectors
- Electrochemical sensor detectors — most accurate technology, detect gas in 0-100% LEL range, sensor lifespan 5-7 years, fewer false alarms, recommended for residential use.
- Catalytic sensor detectors — LEL (Lower Explosive Limit) measurement, detect explosive gas concentration, ideal for industrial facilities, fuel warehouses, chemical plants.
- Semiconductor sensor detectors — cheap, sensor lifespan 2-3 years, ideal for residential use, apartments, small houses, economical solution.
- Methane detectors — natural gas (CH4) detection, ceiling installation (methane lighter than air), ideal for kitchens, boiler rooms, near gas appliances.
- Propane/LPG detectors — liquefied gas (C3H8, butane) detection, floor installation 20-30cm height (propane heavier than air), ideal for homes with LPG cylinders, camping.
- Smart gas detectors — Wi-Fi connection, smartphone notifications, remote monitoring, automatic gas shutoff (solenoid valve), Alexa/Google Home integration, history log.
FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions
Methane detectors — detect natural gas (CH4, methane) supplied to homes through pipes, methane is lighter than air and rises up, so detector must be installed on ceiling or upper wall (20-30cm from ceiling), ideal for kitchens, boiler rooms, near gas stoves. Propane/LPG detectors — detect liquefied gas (C3H8 propane, C4H10 butane) stored in cylinders, propane is heavier than air and sinks down, so detector must be installed near floor at 20-30cm height, ideal for homes with LPG cylinders, camping, garages. Important: don't replace methane detector with propane detector and vice versa — they are not interchangeable.
Correct gas detector placement depends on gas type. Methane detectors (natural gas): 1) on ceiling or upper wall 20-30cm from ceiling. 2) 1-4m distance from gas appliance (stove, boiler, water heater). 3) don't install directly above stove (false alarms). 4) avoid windows, doors, ventilation openings. Propane/LPG detectors (liquefied gas): 1) near floor at 20-30cm height. 2) 1-4m distance from LPG cylinder or gas appliance. 3) don't install on floor (damage risk). General recommendations: on all floors minimum one detector, in kitchen mandatory, in boiler room mandatory, monthly testing (test button).
If gas leak detector sounds, take following measures immediately: 1) don't ignore — gas leak is life threat (explosion, fire, poisoning). 2) shut off gas — close main gas valve (usually at gas meter or on cylinder). 3) don't turn on/off electrical devices — any spark can cause explosion. 4) open windows and doors — ventilation to reduce gas concentration. 5) evacuation — evacuate all people and pets from building to open air. 6) call 112 — call emergency service from open air (not from building). 7) gas technician — gas technician must check all gas appliances, pipes and find leak source. Don't enter building until professional checks and confirms it's safe.