Beagler Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 Thinking of investing in one. Anybody got one and which one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 Personally, I ask my MOT guy. His kit costs a lot more than I would want to spend.JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beagler Posted June 18, 2022 Author Share Posted June 18, 2022 Some owners spend on uprating engines, LSD's 6 speed sequential gearboxes, carbon accessories, track days and repairs from results of track days. We all have different ways of funding our Caterhams. Trouble with hobbies , can lighten your wallet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerobod - near CYYC Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 If you are just concerned about mixture measurement, just buy a wide band Lambda system and replace the existing narrow band system. You can then feed a simulated narrow band voltage to the ECU and also log with Easimap while driving, or most systems also allow independent logging, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted June 18, 2022 Leadership Team Share Posted June 18, 2022 How are you planning to use the information? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 Just leave him be...... clearly knows what he's doing....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECR Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 Naughty seven wonders. The guys asking a reasonable question .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted June 19, 2022 Area Representative Share Posted June 19, 2022 I don't have one and suspect I would be horrified at the emissions from either of my cars. Fortunately both are "visible smoke only" as far as the MOT is concerned.They are a guilty weight on my conscience already, so I don't want to make matters worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beagler Posted June 19, 2022 Author Share Posted June 19, 2022 Thanks ECR. The bait attracted the vultures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beagler Posted June 19, 2022 Author Share Posted June 19, 2022 Have other Petrol engines apart from Caterham. Most without ECU,s. I have a rev counter that works on induction just wrap a sensor wire round a plug lead and it reads rpm. This is useful for carb settings on older engines. A Gas Analyser is usefull for these particularly but also all petrol engines.Such a simple question and yet ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beagler Posted June 19, 2022 Author Share Posted June 19, 2022 James thanks for that helpful suggestion. I've looked and a lambda only measures O2 so no good for what I'm after as it's specifically HC that I'm trying to measure. I'm also looking for something that would be useful on other cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted June 19, 2022 Leadership Team Share Posted June 19, 2022 #9 Clearly no point in being helpful by asking an obvious question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 Out of interest, are you seeking a 4-gas (or even 5-gas) analyzer? If so, I hope your bank account is flush as prices seem to start at well into four figures. As far as I can tell, the cheapo ones handle typically one gas only, such as oxygen or carbon monoxide.JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beagler Posted June 19, 2022 Author Share Posted June 19, 2022 The flushness of my bank account is not within the remit of this forum. My question is to those who have puchased one and can recommend it if they can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 Re #14Oh dear, that's not a very friendly or constructive reply. I was trying to help!My question was simply to establish what sort of analyzer you were interested in. Without that basic info, it would be difficult for existing purchasers to know whether their device was relevant to you. A recommendation for something costing £3K would be a waste of time if your budget was £200.(Please note that I don't have such a device so would be wholly unable to offer advice.)JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beagler Posted June 19, 2022 Author Share Posted June 19, 2022 John, my apologies. Its hard sometimes to differentiate between constructive replies and criticism. My budget would depend on the findings of those who own one and its efficacy..I belong to a local Gun Club and target shoot air rifles. My guns, charging compressor and scopes cost several thousand pounds one of which has a bespoke tailor made stock. This may seem extravagant but the longevity and performance couple with pleasure will remain for many years to come (God Willing). So I dont mind spending money on items that give a long term return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Lowe Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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John Vine Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 Re #16: Apology accepted.JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechanical Moz Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 I have a Gunsons Gastester, it measures % CO and is useful for setting the idle mixture on engines with a single carb. I've never tried to use it for anything else, it's working range makes it unsuitable for anything I've had with electronic injection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beagler Posted June 20, 2022 Author Share Posted June 20, 2022 At last, thanks Moz. Looked at the Gunsons and thought the same as you found. Have to weigh up cost vs function for others.Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonym Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 I have one I used to get my R500K through the Swiss test a while ago.. I'll find the details; it is currently in Kent where it may (may!) be possible to test it.AnthonyThis looks like a modern version:https://isswww.co.uk/kane-ega-4-4-gas-exhaust-analyser This was my order:Kane AUTOplus 5-2 Automotive Exhaust Gas AnalyserAdd Optional AccessoriesKane KIRP-2 Infra Red Printer, 14102-2 Soft Carry CaseKANE AUTOplus 5-2-KIRP-2-14102-2Many thanks,Robert Gardner INSTRUMENT SALES & SERVICESUnit C, The Frenbury Estate Hellesdon Park Road Norwich, NR6 5DP TEL: 01603 406148 FAX: 01603 406253 EMAIL: sales@isswww.co.ukWEB: http://isswww.co.uk I think it's called a "Kane"Kane International LimitedKane House, Swallowfield Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL7 1JGTel: +44 (0)1707 375550 Fax: +44 (0)1707 393277; e-mail: sales@kane.co.uk www.kane.co.ukStock No. 17874-8 December 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beagler Posted June 21, 2022 Author Share Posted June 21, 2022 Thanks anthonym will take a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonym Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 I was loathe to get one for the reason you will see, but given it was for official test preparation and saved me 50 quid every time I failed the emissions control (pre test) as well as the trip there, it gave me a feeling of liberation. Not used it since, but that's because of covid. I could do with again now, but it's over there and not here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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