We have been using the GOW-MAC minature leak detector. It is very  
handy. Purchased through Supelco.
-- 
Charlotte Lehmann
Research Technician
Bates College
Department of Geology
207A Carnegie Science Building
44 Campus Avenue
Lewiston, ME 04240
Phone: 207-786-6485
FAX: 207-786-8334


Quoting Tim Prokopiuk <[log in to unmask]>:

> Greetings...
>
> Can anyone suggest a reliable, portable, not-so-expensive helium leak
> detector?  Our lab is considering investing in one.  The internet is
> full of such detectors, but I can't read through the sales pitches to
> know which models are better than others.
>
> Thank you...
>
> Tim Prokopiuk
>
> -------------------------------------------------
> Tim Prokopiuk
> B. Sc. Geology/Technician
> Saskatchewan Isotope Laboratory
> Room 241
> Department of Geological Sciences
> University of Saskatchewan
> 114 Science Place
> Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
> S7N 5E2
> Phone: (306) 966-5712
> Fax: (306) 966-8593
> Email: [log in to unmask]