testo 875-i Building diagnosis kit - Thermal imager testo 875-2i with radio humidity probe

Detecting structural defects and ensuring construction quality

Analysis with a Testo thermal imager is a fast and efficient method of detecting possible structural defects. Furthermore, Testo thermal imagers are ideal for providing proof of the quality and the correct implementation of construction measures. Any heat losses, humidity and areas of air permeability in a building are visible in the thermal image. The testo 870 thermal imager makes it possible to detect faulty thermal insulation and structural damage – all using a non-contact method!

Typical applications for the thermal imager:

• Checking the air tightness of windows and doors
• Finding insulation defects and thermal bridges in the building shell
• Detecting areas that are prone to mould

Hot on the trail of a ruptured pipe

If a pipe rupture is suspected, the only solution left is often to break open entire wall or flooring areas. With Testo thermal imagers, you can minimise the damage and reduce the cost of your work. Leakages in underfloor heating and other inaccessible pipes are located precisely and without damage. This avoids opening walls unnecessarily and considerably reduces the repair costs.

Easy monitoring of heating and installation systems

Testo thermal imagers are easy and intuitive to operate, so they are ideal for quickly and reliably checking heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. A quick glance with the thermal imager is enough to discover irregularities in the temperature distribution. Thus, thermography can be used to easily locate clogged radiators and leaks.

Typical applications for the thermal imager:

• Pinpointing the course of heating loops in an underfloor heating system
• Checking radiators for the build-up of deposits
• Measuring the supply and return temperature
• Locating leaks

Locating leaks in flat roofs

Damp areas in the roof structure, in particular in flat roofs, store the warmth from the sun for longer than intact areas. This means the roof structure cools unevenly in the evenings. Testo thermal imagers use these temperature differences to pinpoint the exact roof areas with trapped moisture or damaged insulation.

Checking as part of mechanical maintenance

Signs of wear in machinery often become apparent long before a malfunction, due to an increase in temperature. Possible causes are friction, incorrect adjustment, tolerances of mechanical components or a lack of lubricant. With a thermal imager, any suspicious changes can be spotted immediately. The main advantage of using thermography in a maintenance operation: it is non-contact and can therefore be carried out on all mechanical installations during operation and from a safe distance.

Typical applications for the thermal imager:

• Checking engines
• Checking bearings
• Checking shafts

Checking as part of electrical maintenance

In electrical installations or cables, increased temperatures are always an indication of an overload, an imminent malfunction or an existing defect. Testo thermal imagers facilitate evaluation of the heat status of low, medium and high-voltage systems. Thermographic images lead to the early detection of defective components or connections, so that the necessary preventive measures can be introduced in a targeted way. Thermography therefore minimizes dangerous fire risks and prevents costly production downtimes.

Typical applications for the thermal imager:

• Checking switch cabinets
• Checking electrical connections
• Monitoring and checking photovoltaic systems
• Checking as part of mechanical maintenance

More reliability in quality assurance and production monitoring

Testo thermal imagers ensure precise situation analyses, thus supporting process control and product quality assurance. In addition to foreign bodies in production processes, anomalies in the heat distribution of components are also detected quickly at a glance and without contact.

Guaranteeing power generation

Energy is an important commodity that must always be available in sufficient quantities. For this reason, power stations and utility companies ensure that no interruptions occur, from power generation through to distribution. Testo thermal imagers support the preventive maintenance of electrical and mechanical components. This means developing damage is identified early.