RECON Series Tube Leak Test Guns

RECON 1500 - Vacuum

Tube Size
0.280 to 2.456 ID
7.1mm to 62.4mm ID

Intelligently designed and battle tested for

impossible missions.
Take on the mission of quickly and easily finding tube leaks. Utilize
the RECON Series tube leak test guns and test every tube quickly
and efficiently with the most ergonomic test gun on the market.

From the lightweight cast aluminum body to the ergonomically

modeled pistol grip, each feature offers an engineered and rugged
solution for finding leaking tubes.

Operating the RECON 1500 Tube Leak Test Gun is simple. With
the air supply connected, plug one tube end with the test gun and
the other end with the T-Handle Plugging Tool. Press the lever
trigger and the Venturi System quickly and efficiently evacuates
the tube. Then monitor the gauge for loss of vacuum, which RECON 1500
indicates a tube leak.

Features & Benefits: Specifications:

Easy to hold and use with superior grip RECON 1500 Air Requirements:
ergonomics modeled after a leading Minimum - 40 PSI (2.7 bar)
pistol grip utilizing a non-slip, wrinkle- Maximum - 130 PSI (8.9 bar)
coat finish on the handle.
Reduce operator fatigue and increase
efficiency with the lightweight aluminum
body.
Easy to use in tight work spaces
Easy to hold and use with superior grip ergonomics.
because of its thin profile.
Increase efficiency with a tapered seal
design that allows the operator to
test a large range of tube IDs without
changing seals, washers or support tube
assemblies.
Seals are backwards compatible.
Fast and efficient setup utilizing the
quick disconnect airline ().
Durable cast aluminum body that
protects the working components, a
steel gauge body to protect the gauge
and an enclosed brass filter body.
Avoid replacing the entire Test Gun
in the case of damage, with the field
replaceable Venturi System.
Quick and easy to replace filter element
that protects the test gun from harmful
Use in tight workspaces because of its thin profile.
debris.
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RECON 1500 - Vacuum

Tube ID Range Tube Leak Test Gun Kit

Seal & Washer Set Part RECON 1500 Kit includes:
Number Tube Leak Test Gun
0.280-0.690
T-Handle Plugging Tool
TTVS1 2 Seal & Washer Sets (TTVS1, TTVS2)
(7.1-17.5mm)
Tool Case
0.640-1.450
TTV1500 TTVS2
(16.2-36.8mm)

1.490-2.456
Spares & Accessories:
(37.8-62.4mm)
TTVS3 Seal & Washer Sets: TTVST3 and TTVS3 are available
to accomodate larger tube sizes. TTVST3 includes a
seal and washer set for the Support Tube and T-Handle
Support Tube Extensions Plugging Tool.
12 24 36 48 See table to the left.
Tube ID Range (305mm) (610mm) (914mm) (1,219mm) Support Tube Extensions: Make finding leaks easier
Part # Part # Part # Part #
on channel head and water box applications. Available
0.280-0.690
TTVST1-12 TTVST1-24 TTVST1-36 TTVST1-48
in lengths of 12, 24, 36 and 48. Support Tubes are
(7.1-17.5mm) backwards-compatible.
0.640-1.450 See table to the left.
TTVST2-12 TTVST2-24 TTVST2-36 TTVST2-48
(16.2-36.8mm) Filter Element (TTV1500FE)

Enclosed brass filter body.

RECON 1500

Field replaceable Venturi System.

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 Find Leaking Tubes
Quickly & Easily
While tube leaks can occur for numerous
reasons, one of the most common causes
is the formation of holes. Holes can form
within a tube as a result of deposit build-up,
corrosion, improper cleaning heads
being used, and more.

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Tubes within vessels need to be regularly tested for leaks for
several reasons. Although vessels undergo hydrostatic or eddy
current testing after fabrication to ensure proper construction
and quality standards have been met, this does not guarantee
the vessel wont develop leaks. Vessels that are in use should
be tested when problems are suspected, either from unusual
occurrences or decreased efficiency. Vessels in use should
also be tested during routine maintenance periods in order to
maintain high efficiency and safety standards.
One of the most overlooked best practices for finding tube leaks
is to clean the tubes before testing. If the tube is not clean, it
is possible for a tube leak to exist, but be covered up by hard
deposits or scale. This can result in decreased vessel efficiency
later on. Therefore, in order to get accurate test results, make
sure the tubes are thoroughly cleaned before testing for leaks.
While tube leaks can occur for numerous reasons, one of the
most common causes is the formation of holes. Holes can form
within a tube as a result of deposit build-up, corrosion, improper
cleaning heads being used, and more. In addition to holes, tube
leaks can occur due to joint failures and incomplete expansions.
As a result, abiding by installation best practices could potentially
reduce the amount of tube leaks that occur within a vessel.
There are several methods of testing for tube leaks. Some small-
scale options involve Pressure or Vacuum Leak Test Guns. These
handheld test guns are a quick & economical option to detect
tube leaks that may be occurring out in the field. Hydrostatic
Testing or Eddy Current Testing methods, on the other hand,
are usually preferred when testing new vessels in a fabrication
environment.
Pressure and Vacuum Leak Test Guns are economical, simple to
operate, and are useful for checking vessels that are out in the
field. Pressure Leak Test Guns create an airtight seal on both ends
of the tube, monitoring for drops in air pressure. When using a
Pressure Leak Test Gun, simply connect to an air supply, insert
a set of seals into both sides of the tube ends and pressurize the
tubes. Once the tubes are pressurized, monitor the gauge on the
top of the guns for any drop in air pressure. If the seal is breaks,
that indicates a tube
leak is present. Similar
to Pressure Test Guns,
Vacuum Leak Test
Guns create a vacuum
tight seal on each tube
end. The gun will then
monitor for any loss of
vacuum, indicating a
tube leak. When using
a vacuum test gun,
first connect to an air
supply and then plug
one tube end with the
test gun and the other
end with the Plugging Tool. When you are ready, press the lever
to trigger the vacuum system, which will quickly and efficiently
evacuates the tube. Again, make sure to monitor the gauge on the
gun for any loss of vacuum to indicate a tube leak.
Hydrostatic Testing is most often used in fabrication environments
to check new vessels for proper mechanical joints. The vessel is
filled with a liquid (usually dyed water) and pressurized to the
specified test pressure. Once complete, the vessel is observed for
leaks, pressure drops and any changes to the vessel or shape of
the vessel. Hydrostatic tests are conducted under the constraints
of either the industrys or the customers specifications, or may be
required by law.
Eddy Current Testing (ECT) is most often used in fabrication to check
new vessels for a variety of flaws and ensure high quality standards.
ECT is an electromagnetic testing method that can detect and
characterize surface and sub-surface flaws in conductive metals and
materials. Different types of tube defects can be detected and sized
using ECT, including ID and OD pitting, axial and circumferential
cracking, corrosion and tube sheet abnormalities.
Once a leak is found, the best practice is to vent the tube and plug
it. Venting is done to eliminate any pressure build-up that may occur
and plugging the tube takes the individual tube out of service to
ensure the highest vessel efficiency possible.
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