Complete Klein Tools ET160 Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector kit layout including the professional gas tester with 18-inch flexible gooseneck, a durable black padded carrying pouch with orange trim, and four AAA batteries.
Product feature infographic for the Klein Tools ET160 highlighting its ability to detect CFCs, HFCs, HCFCs, and blends from 100 to 3,000 ppm. Icons call out the dual sensitivity levels, audible and visual LED alarms, 18-inch gooseneck probe, and 2-meter drop protection rating.
Front view of the Klein Tools ET160 interface featuring high and low sensitivity selection buttons, power and mute controls, and a multi-tier LED visual alarm bar. The image showcases the professional-grade orange and black housing.
Action shot of an HVAC technician using the ET160 refrigerant leak detector to inspect the copper coils of an air conditioning unit. The 18-inch flexible gooseneck is shown bent to position the sensor tip precisely between narrow components for accurate leak detection.
A technician using the Klein Tools ET160 to probe for refrigerant leaks along a silver insulated line. The flexible gooseneck navigates around the equipment, demonstrating the tool's effectiveness for residential and commercial HVAC diagnostics.
Perspective shot of the ET160 focusing on the over-molded ergonomic grip and the sensor storage clip. The 18-inch flexible gooseneck is shown coiled and securely clipped to the side of the housing for safe transport and storage.
Close-up of the ET160 sensor head and the 18-inch flexible gooseneck extended for use. The image emphasizes the rugged construction of the gooseneck and the specialized sensor tip designed to detect common refrigerant gas concentrations.
An HVAC professional troubleshooting a residential AC condenser unit using the ET160 refrigerant gas leak detector. The flexible probe is reaching into the internal mechanical components to verify the integrity of the service valves and fittings.
Full side-profile view of the Klein Tools ET160 refrigerant leak detector. This view highlights the high-impact polycarbonate housing, the intuitive thumb-controlled buttons, and the flexible 18-inch gooseneck probe in its fully extended position.
Action shot of the ET160 being used to test for leaks at a flare fitting connection on an HVAC unit. The technician, wearing leather gloves, holds the device while the 18-inch probe is bent at a sharp angle to reach the bottom of the connection point.
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Complete Klein Tools ET160 Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector kit layout including the professional gas tester with 18-inch flexible gooseneck, a durable black padded carrying pouch with orange trim, and four AAA batteries.
Product feature infographic for the Klein Tools ET160 highlighting its ability to detect CFCs, HFCs, HCFCs, and blends from 100 to 3,000 ppm. Icons call out the dual sensitivity levels, audible and visual LED alarms, 18-inch gooseneck probe, and 2-meter drop protection rating.
Front view of the Klein Tools ET160 interface featuring high and low sensitivity selection buttons, power and mute controls, and a multi-tier LED visual alarm bar. The image showcases the professional-grade orange and black housing.
Action shot of an HVAC technician using the ET160 refrigerant leak detector to inspect the copper coils of an air conditioning unit. The 18-inch flexible gooseneck is shown bent to position the sensor tip precisely between narrow components for accurate leak detection.
A technician using the Klein Tools ET160 to probe for refrigerant leaks along a silver insulated line. The flexible gooseneck navigates around the equipment, demonstrating the tool's effectiveness for residential and commercial HVAC diagnostics.
Perspective shot of the ET160 focusing on the over-molded ergonomic grip and the sensor storage clip. The 18-inch flexible gooseneck is shown coiled and securely clipped to the side of the housing for safe transport and storage.
Close-up of the ET160 sensor head and the 18-inch flexible gooseneck extended for use. The image emphasizes the rugged construction of the gooseneck and the specialized sensor tip designed to detect common refrigerant gas concentrations.
An HVAC professional troubleshooting a residential AC condenser unit using the ET160 refrigerant gas leak detector. The flexible probe is reaching into the internal mechanical components to verify the integrity of the service valves and fittings.
Full side-profile view of the Klein Tools ET160 refrigerant leak detector. This view highlights the high-impact polycarbonate housing, the intuitive thumb-controlled buttons, and the flexible 18-inch gooseneck probe in its fully extended position.
Action shot of the ET160 being used to test for leaks at a flare fitting connection on an HVAC unit. The technician, wearing leather gloves, holds the device while the 18-inch probe is bent at a sharp angle to reach the bottom of the connection point.
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KLEIN TOOLS

Klein Tools Gas Tester ET160 Refrigerant Leak Detector (100 to 3000 ppm CFC HFC HCFC 18 Inch Gooseneck HVAC Automotive Diagnostics Pouch Leads)

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SKU: ET160
$202.99 USD

Description

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Isolate Coolant Containment Fractures and Trace Halogen Vapor Scapes Instantly with Extended Gooseneck Condenser Tracking Telemetry

Shop the Klein Tools ET160 refrigerant gas leak detector engineered to locate halogen vapor escapes in confined cooling enclosures. This industrial sniffer maps compounds from 100 to 3000 ppm, utilizing an 18-inch flexible gooseneck probe to navigate around compressor fittings or hidden evaporator coils. Operating with dual sensitivity configurations, an automated baseline zero-calibration routine, and an EN14624:2020 certified compliance module, it isolates hazardous lines before catastrophic system discharge occurs.

Best Used For:

  • Evaporator Coil Auditing: Sweeping copper u-bends and aluminum fins inside residential air handlers to trap hidden coolant micro-fissures down to 100 ppm.
  • Automotive Climate Diagnostics: Navigating the flexible 18-inch arm around compact engine compartments to trace R-134a or blend failures near compressor seals.
  • Commercial Cooler Inspections: Testing high-volume line couplings, valves, and manifold links within industrial walk-in refrigeration loops.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • 18-Inch Flexible Gooseneck: Extended structural arm contours cleanly around plumbing paths to reach tight valve clusters and deep ventilation cracks.
  • Dual Threshold Sensitivity: Toggles manually between a high sensitivity track (100 to 1000 ppm) and a low safety envelope (200 to 3000 ppm).
  • Multi-Sensory Alert Arrays: Proportional acoustic buzzer ticks match a tiered LED bar graph to blast active hazard indicators as density spikes.
  • Auto Zero Calibration: Automated balance logic runs at startup to equalize ambient atmosphere baseline counts for consistent scanning accuracy.
  • Polycarbonate Chassis Shielding: Hardened impact-resistant composite body housing passes drop validation testing on raw jobsite decks up to 6.6 feet.

What's Included

  • ET160 Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector
  • Protective Storage Pouch
  • Four AAA Alkaline Batteries
  • Instruction Manual

Technical Specifications

Gas Chemistry Profiles: CFCs, HFCs, HCFCs, and Blends
Gas Concentration Scale: 100 to 3000 ppm (R-134a Basis)
Sensitivity Scale Steps: High (100-1000 ppm) / Low (200-3000 ppm)
Flexible Gooseneck Length: 18 Inches
Chassis Drop Protection: 6.6 Feet (2 Meters)
Power Source Requirements: 4 x AAA Alkaline Battery Cells (Included)
Automated Energy Cut-Off: Yes, Triggers After 10 Minutes Inactive
Interface Monitoring Type: Multi-LED Bar Graph Matrix
Regulatory Adherence Standards: Conforms to EN14624:2020 Standard
Total Extended Tool Length: 28.3 Inches
Chassis Component Width: 2.47 Inches
Net Diagnostic Weight: 15.0 oz.
Pro-Tip: Always power on the sniffer in a known clean atmospheric area away from the suspected climate loop; this ensures the auto-calibration cycle maps a genuine zero reference baseline to maintain sensor accuracy.