Bacharach is a premier manufacturer of quality tools and instruments for the HVAC and refrigeration industry. This video is a continuation of the first training video on Bacharach’s approach, products and methods of refrigeration recovery. Read More
Bacharach has been a leader in combustion analyzers and test instruments for over one hundred years. Check out this video on how to use the Bacharach Fyrite Insight combustion analyzer. Read More
It’s that time of year again when the hum of air conditioning units fills the hot air. It’s also the time that many people realize they need a service call because the a/c just isn’t cooling. One of the first things checked is the refrigerant level to see if there is a leak. Every technician needs a 
refrigerant leak detector, and at Stromquist we recommend Testo’s 316 Refrigerant Leak Detector.
Testo’s highly accurate and reliable refrigerant leak detector is the only modular leak detector for all standard refrigerants and ammonia (it easily converts to ammonia detection by swapping out the sensor). The sensor status is monitored continuously and alerts the user to malfunctions or contamination. Technicians can save time that is usually wasted taking sample leak tests. If the sensor is dirty, it can be electronically cleaned and then is immediately ready for use. When a leak is detected, the display changes from green to red and provides an audible alarm. Testo also provides and earplug to hear the alarm in loud surroundings.
The unit has an adjustable sensitivity to help pinpoint leaks and has a 14.5″ flexible gooseneck to help with optimum positioning of the sensor. The sensitivity is calibrated to R134a, R22, R12 R404a and Hydrogen. It detects CFCs, HCFCs, HFCs (including 410a) and blended refrigerants, and the response time is less than one second. The solid-state sensor technology is backed by a 2-year warranty.
For more information on this or any other Testo product, visit www.testo.com. If you are in Georgia or Florida and would like to purchase any Testo products, call Stromquist at 800-241-9471
Do you ever need to track temperatures or humidity levels in a certain space for an extended period of time? Sometimes taking just one reading doesn’t give you a big enough picture; that’s when a data logger comes in han
dy. UEi, a leading manufacturer of testing and monitoring equipment, has a great data logger on the market. It’s small, inexpensive, easy to use, and doesn’t require the purchase of software to download the data.
It has a magnetic mount that makes it easy to “hide,” and it can log up to 32,000 data points (16,000 temperature and 16,000 humidity). The temperature range is -40 to 158 degrees F, and the humidity range is 0 to 100% . You can select your sampling intervals to be anywhere from 2 seconds up to 24 hours, and you can set values that will trigger the built-in LED alarm. It is Windows compatible with a USB interface, so when you are finished gathering your data, you simply plug it in to the USB port of your computer to download the information. The included software allows you to chart your results, calculate dew points and export the data to other file formats. It operatates on a 3.6v lithium battery and has a one-year limited warranty.
To learn more about UEi data logger or any other great UEi measurement equipment, check out their website here.
If you are looking for a quick, easy, inexpensive way to gather temperature or humidity values, consider the THL1 Datalogger from UEi. Founded in 1967, UEi is a leading manufacturer of portable testing and measuring equipment for the HVAC industry.
The THL1 Datalogger can log up to 32,000 data points and has a USB interface that is Windows compatible. It includes analysis software that can chart results, export to other file formats, and perform dew point calculation. The small device has magnetic mount so it can easily fit in any space where data needs to be obtained. With the TLH1, UEi has made datalogging simple at a great price.
If you are in Georgia or Florida, you can purchase UEi products from Stromquist & Company. If you are outside of our territory, one of our CGNA affiliates can assist you.
So you might be asking why are we doing three different posts on Testo Combustion Analyzers ? The main reason is that we have three different videos on the Testo Combustion Analyzers, and I did not want to put them all in one post. The first video focuses on combustion testing, the second video on the Testo 327 combustion analyzer, and this post highlights the Testo 330 combustion analyzer.
As you can see the Testo 327 and Testo 330 are very similar, with the main difference being Read More
Of all the combustion analyzers we handle, which include great combustion analyzers by Bacharach and UEI, I love the Testo Products. Testo Instruments is a world leader in combustion and HVAC measurement equipment. The design of all the Testo products is well thought out and engineered; Testo’s quality is unsurpassed. Check out this video by Value Testers Jim Bergnann to get an idea of what I am talking about.
As you can see the Testo 327 combustion analyzer has a lot of great features that an HVAC technician needs when working with combustion equipment. But is it the right tool for you? Read More
This Fall Testo is offering a $200 rebate on its 327 and 330 Combustion Analyzer kits, so if you’re in the market for a combustion analyzer now would be a good time to get one. If you purchase a kit between now and December 15, 2010, you will receive a $200 rebate on a great quality product.
The Testo 327 Oxygen Analyzer quickly measures and makes better O2 adjustments with its simple, intuitive operations. The pre-calibrated sensors use the most modern materials and come backed with a 3-year warranty. Read More
Over the years, combustion efficiency testing has been complicated due to several factors, including the maintenance of the testing equipment offered. As I stated on an earlier blog entry, to become “green” your systems must start by being as efficient as possible.
Testo, the worldwide leader in design, development, and manufacturing of portable instrumentation, is pleased to offer the 330-2LL Combustion Analyzer, available through Stromquist.
The 330-2LL combines advanced sensor technology with rugged electronics and state of the art user operation for combustion analysis. The unique “long lasting” sensors allow for maximum uptime, more profitability and best accuracy in the industry. This tool is packed full of extra features that allow the user to replace older instruments in which fluid and sensor contamination leads to expensive replacement and calibration costs along with costly instrument downtime. This downtime can also cost a considerable amount of money in fuel losses due to bad combustion.
If you are a Stromquist customer or are in GA or FL, call your Stromquist rep for help with your combustion and flow needs. All others, please refer to one of our affiliates at the Controls Group North America site to find a distributor in your area.
When your needs turn to combustion efficiency, look to Testo and Stromquist for your answers. Call us at 1-800-241-9471.
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