As the previous speaker also, I ordered the unit due to the low price compared to "brand goods". To test the function I have also kept the detector to the exhaust of my vehicle. Shortly thereafter, the value "999" will appear and the alarm rang. Worth mentioning here is perhaps even that a certain amount of time elapses until the gas strikes through the housing to the sensor. At my trial, it took a slim 20 seconds (detector in the direct jet blast held) until the alarm rang. Positive I like about this model is that the batteries are replaceable. Other detectors are fitted with permanent batteries and as soon as they are empty, the detector disposed of. The manufacturer's instructions are there though given with a shelf life of 7 years, but looks like the reality (and, if applicable warranty) is unclear. Likewise, the sensor should be worn according to the manufacturers of other devices to approximately 7 years. Over here I can not find information in this detector in the English manual. The time will tell .. A star deduction I have given, since no German instruction is sent with. Although this was known to me by the assessments of rating, but would have to be legally supplied strictly in a sale in Germany. Since the detector funtkioniert, I ordered the same more. The delivery time was faster than indicated!