Tools & test kit

Buying guides for the kit UK gas, heating and plumbing engineers rely on: analysers, manometers, leak detectors, press tools and van storage. 39 products, with 36 UK prices checked on retailer or manufacturer sites on 20 Oct 2026.

Best flue gas analyser

Kane vs Anton vs Testo, plus Sauermann and TPI. 11 compared.

Best digital manometer for gas tightness testing

Resolution, tightness-test menus and IGEM/UP/1B Edition 4. 7 compared.

Best gas leak detector

Sniffers from Kane, Anton, TPI and Sauermann by sensitivity and price. 8 compared.

Best press-fit tool

Rothenberger, Milwaukee, Novopress and RIDGID kits compared. 6 compared.

Best van racking and tool storage

Racking systems, stacking storage and lockable van boxes. 7 compared.

How we compare: from published specs and prices, not lab tests. We have not tested or used these products. Specs come from the manufacturer's or retailer's product page, and the source is named where it matters. Prices were checked on the named retailer's page on 20 Oct 2026. They change often, so check before you buy. "See retailer" means we could not confirm a price we could date. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

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