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Hi all. I'm in the market to purchase my first analyser and I'm struggling to know what's best for me. With my last employer we used the Anton sprint v2 but I also like the Kane 455. What's puzzling me is whether I need all the kit that you can get with them. I.e sniffer, temp clamps and printer?? Do you guys actually use the analysers to do your tightness tests and things like that? Recommendations welcome.
 
kane 455 and yes as you have a print out of your test pressures if gas safe are pulled in, you can prove when you tested it, it was sound
 
I've got the sprint v2 at the moment, but when I did my ACS last month the college had the Kane 455. I quite liked it, I'd definitely consider swapping when my Anton dies.

Definitely need all the gubbins if you don't already have them.
 
kane 455 is my choice at present till the cell goes then the next one up
 
Testo 330 all day
 
Kane 455, printer is great when commissioning I staple high rate and low rate print outs to manual. Temp clamps easy to use, never used anything else as I stick to water gauge. Not too bothered about print outs for pressure tests, if I've checked tightness twice and its fine then it will do for me, I proved at ACS that I'm competent to do a TT.
 
Kane 455 is what I use have the printer but don't use it. Ocassionaly use the temp clamps. And use it for tightness and differential pressure every day. No filling a I gauge for me.
I don't like the recharge bats they come with so I have 12 eneloop rechargeable nimh AA batts I use in it. (4 at a time) and a stand allone AA nimh charger. Have never used the cooker grill probe but have made myself a series of different hoses with the extra hose connectors that are supplied so I can connect for drop test and to analyse non probe compatible combustion test ports like on the logic when it has a horizontal flue. Also handy to have one on silicone hose so you can sample flue gassed through the air pressure switch hoses on some older boilers. The bag the Kane came in is naff and it lives in my Veto propac service bag now.
 
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Kane 455 with cpa 1 kit £585 plus vat. Any where better than that???
 
My Anton Evo 2? £50

It was drowned by apprentice today. Along with my service bag.
 
Kane 457 and printer, but never use the printer. Dont see the pojnt
 
Kane 455. Kit brilliant Why! Because it's what I was taught to use and everyone recommend because it has all the things you need. Room Co, let by tightness, emissions. And calibration is not too expensive. Providing you haven't wrecked it in 350 days.
 
Hi guys,

Does anyone know of any cheap deals going on for the Kane 455?

I even spoke to one of the Kane's Midlands team yesterday and he said may be best to buy from a training centre.

Does anyone also use the 457 or upgraded from a 455 to a 457?
 
If I was you I wouldn't buy from a training centre and tbh best to buy new
 
Shop around. I wouldnt be put off buying 2nd hand - but it would have to be an exceptional deal and id habe toake sure it wasnt stolen from some poor other
 
Kane have just released the 456 with idiot proof walkthrough on the screen how to work it (sign of the times) Costs around 470
 
Try Kane direct in welwyn garden city??? Don't know that number but heard from a "Robert " it's cheaper!!
 
Testo & Printer, clip printout on benchmark after commissioning or service, + has a very good connection for probe, last Anton I used the push on hose I thought was poor
 
cheers guys thanks for the replies... very swift..

I d looked at the 457 as I've read it gives better accurate readings over the 455 and if I ever went into commercial catering I wouldn't have t buy another lol
 
I have the 457 - like it..easy to use but haven't really tried anything else
 
Haa Co room measuring - and few other features that are handy.
It all comes down to cost.
I got mine for the same as most 455s so it was a bo brainer
 
If i was buying a new one it would be this one
456.jpg
 
If you just want a basic analyzer buy a 250 one or their variants.
Nothing in this game is cheap not that you'd know that from the stupid low prices some charge for their work.
 
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I have always used a testo 327 I have 2 but one needs calibrating. They are expensive but it comes down to which one you feel is right for you.
 
Just hired a Anton evo3 £10 a day. The Anton app seems good!
 
Have 2 sprint v2 on company and have a lot of problems with them. A pain after high CO exposure, takes ages to get down to a level to turn it off. Printer good and a must with any analyser. Sniffer probe not so good.

Only ever used kane at the odd course so can't really rate them.

Got a Testo 330-2LL now as it is a commercial rated unit. Without a doubt best i've used, and an impressive bit of kit. Strong pump so results fast, co to 0 and turn off really fast. Bluetooth link to tablet. Expensive though cost (company) about £2500 with printer probes and sniffer.
Testo definitely seems the best quality in my opinion.
 
Talk about theft my second one I let my mate use it but it is registered with testo to me when he changed his van it went missing so he reported it to police and also testo. After about 3 weeks testo contacted him and said they had the unit and were posting it back to him. Someone had tried to have it calibrated. Do all the manufactures do this ?
 
I use an anton sprint v3 where I work at the moment. I've used a Kane in the past and they seem far more robust than the anton!
 
Kane 455 all the way for me, it's got all the stuff you need and is simple to use. Only a couple of the accessories that I haven't used yet but am sure I will do soon
 
I've got the Kane 455 and think it's brilliant, only issue now is that I'm going to get my commercial qualifications soon and will end up having to get Kane 457 for commercial catering, so think about your plans for the future
 
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I've got the Kane 455 and think it's brilliant, only issue now is that I'm going to get my commercial qualifications soon and will end up having to get Kane 457 for commercial catering, so think about your plans for the future
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Does the Kane 457 measure co2 ppm in the room then? If so il be getting one of those instead of a 455. Has anyone got one?

Quick question, have the rules changed for tightness testing as it use to be that analysers where not. A recognised method of tightness testing?
 
Kane analysers not just for flu emission uses and assisting you in carrying out tightness test.
Yes 457 measure co2 ppm
 
Just got myself a Kane 455 cpa1 kit , it was advertised for 400 got it for 380, needs calibration however. It's pretty much a brand new analyser, spoke to Kane and it's not stolen, I have registered in my name now. Took Kane best part of 2 mins on phone to verify the serial number and calibration history before I bought it.
Keep a lookout you might find similar deal, I was inspired by another engineer at my acs centre who did the same got himself similar deal
 
I got the Kane 504 about 2 months ago. £300 and does everything i need. Long life sensors and the service is £65 plus vat and £115 on fifth service.
 
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