What does a methane sensor do and How high should you install it?

One of the most dangerous kinds of home accidents is caused by a gas leak(natural gas or LPG), people tend to overlook gas explosions as a rare occurrence. However, it can be deadly if a leak goes undetected. To safeguard against this danger, it is necessary to install a combustible gas alarm.

The methane sensor is the component inside a combustible gas alarm that reads and interprets a gas level. It is recommended that you install it in areas where leakage of methane is likely to occur, kitchens, boiler rooms, etc, as well as at gas connections and gas meters.
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Methane gas is lighter than air and the highest concentrations inside buildings are found near the ceiling. The Methane gas alarm should be installed no closer than 6 inches from the ceiling and away from dead air spaces such as corners.

The GK Natural Gas Alarm System incorporates a gas alarm with a solenoid gas control valve. It is available in AC220V or AC110V versions. If gas build-up is detected, the controller operates the alarms and automatically shuts down the gas supply by means of the solenoid valve.

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