Thermal imaging cameras are some of the most fascinating technology on the market today. They can provide ways to fix leaks throughout the home. Below are listed three of the best thermal imaging cameras for home use. They are going to save you a lot of money over time.
Extech i5 Thermal Imaging Camera
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The first thermal imaging camera to use at home is the Extech i5 Thermal Imaging Camera, developed by FLIR. On our list today we have two manufacturers that you can choose from, that create very reliable products that are going to last you a long time.
The reality is, buying a thermal imaging camera is going to be a financial investment upfront. Because of the larger price tag, you must find a system that is going to last you for years without having to upgrade or purchase a new one.
This is the main reason why two of the products on the list have been developed by FLIR. FLIR is one of the most well-known developers of thermal imaging technology, and are known to create products that are both strong and durable.
This specific model, the Extech i5 Thermal Imaging Camera, is very small in size (12 ounces to be exact) making it easy to use even for beginners. This is crucial if you have never purchased a thermal imaging camera as you want one that will be easy to use. The lens on the camera is focus-free, so it is convenient for you to view (it automatically focuses from 2 feet away).
Installed on the camera is a 512 MB mini SD card that can store up to 5,000 JPEG radiometric images. There is a thermal accuracy on this product of 2%, and it can detect any thermal problems at 0.1° Celsius. This allows you to find a problem faster so you can solve it right away. On a single charge, this thermal camera can be continuously used for up to 4 hours.
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Thermal Imaging Camera for Home Use in Action
Black & Decker TLD100 Thermal Leak Detector
The second thermal-imaging camera is the Black & Decker TLD100 Thermal Leak Detector. This list would not be complete without a Black & Decker product. They are known to be one of the leading manufacturers of anything to do with home care and at-home products. It is no surprise that they have created a thermal-imaging camera for your home inspection.
What makes Black & Decker so great, is that since they are so well known, they make affordable products that you can count on. They also have taken the time to create an effective and easy-to-contact customer care service in case anything goes wrong.
The main reason we’ve include the Black & Decker TLD100 Thermal Leak Detector on this list today is because of the price. This thermal camera is not going to cost you an arm and a leg and is one of the most affordable options available to you today. However, with any cheaper product, we have to make sure it still has features and has not sacrificed a lot of quality.
The Black & Decker TLD100 Thermal Leak Detector uses infrared sensors to allow you to measure the temperature of the surface of an object. This device has been specifically created for anyone who is a beginner to using a thermal-imaging camera, as it comes with a 5-step guide teaching you about how to fix basic energy leaks around the home.
If you find these leaks, using this detector, it can save you up to 20 percent on heating and cooling costs year-round. That can be savings of thousands of dollars, depending on the size of the leaks, and the size of your home. This comes with the fantastic Black and Decker warranty for two years.
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FLIR 63901-0101 Compact Thermal Imaging Camera
The final thermal-imaging camera up for review is the FLIR 63901-0101 Compact Thermal Imaging Camera. Yes, this is another FLIR product, but it had to be included on the list today. We wanted to give you a wide range of options, and this is the most high end and expensive camera on the list today.
This camera comes with a 3” LCD color display that has a 420 x 240-pixel resolution. The digital camera itself is 640 by 480 pixels and can automatically store IR/Visual/MSX images right onto the machine itself.
There is an amazing accuracy on this product on temperatures and it can read temperatures from -20° Celsius to +250° Celsius. It is equipped with a Li-ion battery that can be swapped out. On a single charge of the battery, it can last up to 4 hours of continual use.
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Conclusion
All three products listed above, and the two manufacturers, are going to offer you fantastic results while inspecting your home. What makes them so special is that they all are going to save you money over time by determining where the temperature leaks are around your home that would often go unnoticed. It is up to you now to find which one is going to work the best for you and what fits in your budget.
