Infrared thermometer
time2011/07/06
What are some common household applications for infrared thermometers?
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While infrared thermometers are primarily used in industry, there as several useful applications for around the home!
Heating and cooling efficiency- This is a popular use for those who live in extreme climate areas.? Very cold winters, or very hot summers mean that escaping heating or cooling drives up the electric bill!.? During the extreme weather time of the year, the user can locate escaping heat, or cold around windows and doors and dramatically improve the heating, or cooling efficiency of their home!? Even a reasonably small area around a window or two that you can seal, may well return your investment in your thermometer in a single season by reducing heating or cooling costs!
Electrical Troubleshooting- A troublesome circuit breaker "popping" frequently, can be an indication of loose connections within the electrical box.? The qualified do-it-yourselfer can easily locate a loose connection by "scanning" through the electrical box.? Overall, the contents of the box should be within a temperature "range", but any loose connections will be drawing additional amperage and causing extra heating as a result.? Of course, as always when dealing with electricity, only qualified persons should make corrections, and only after taking the necessary precautions.
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