Refrigerant Test Strip for Ammonia Gas Leak Detection [Vial of 100 Paper Strips]

Description

• Fast, Visual Leak Detection – Instantly identifies ammonia gas leaks with a clear, easy-to-see color change from white to pink — no color chart required.
• Portable & Convenient – Lightweight, pocket-sized vial with 100 test strips, perfect for on-the-go use in homes, hockey rinks, and industrial refrigeration units.
• Simple, No-Mess Testing – Just wet the strip with water and hold it near potential leak points (like joints or fittings) to detect ammonia gas quickly and easily.
• Accurate & Reliable Results – Utilizes phenolphthalein pH indicator (pH 8.2 – 10.0) to detect ammonia concentrations as low as 3-5 PPM.
• Cost-Effective Safety Solution – Affordable and widely used in refrigeration maintenance, offering a low-cost, easy-to-use alternative to more complex gas detection systems.

This does NOT come with a color chart. Phenolphthalein test paper will turn pink when the ammonia in solution is from 3-5PPM.

This is a widely used testing method for refrigeration units due to the low cost and portability of the strips. They are suitable for use at home, in hockey rinks, and in various other settings. Ammonia (NH3), being a very small molecule, can seep through even tiny gaps in the fittings used to connect gas lines. To detect ammonia gas simply wet the test strip with water & hold it near the suspected leak. The most likely places are typically joints or fittings. The paper will change from white to pink if it comes into contact with ammonia. If the color change is immediate, get a protective mask with an air supply.