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Fieldpiece: Psychrometers, Hot-Wire Anemometer

May 21, 2012
With the 38-inch telescoping probe, a line of in-duct HVACR instruments — two psychrometers (SRH3 and ARH5) and a hot-wire anemometer (STA2) — makes it easier for techs to take temperature, percent rh, or air velocity readings in the duct. The standalone STA2 uses a hot wire for measuring air velocity.


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Nielsen-Kellerman: Human Heat Stress Tracker

May 14, 2012
Portable handheld device Kestrel 4400 Heat Stress Tracker fits in a pocket or small belt carrying case and provides accurate waterless wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT) measurements within minutes of exposure to the air. The most common composite measurement used to determine appropriate exposure to heat stress conditions is WBGT.


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Kanomax USA Inc.: Hot-Wire Anemometers

May 14, 2012
Boasting a ±2 percent accuracy rating for air velocity, the Climomaster Series professional-grade hot-wire anemometer features smart probe technology. The technology allows a variety of probes to be used interchangeably with a single main unit.


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General Tools & Instruments: Gun-Style Infrared Thermometer

May 07, 2012
Easily and accurately measuring surface temperatures — including hot, cold, or inaccessible equipment — is the 12:1 point-and-shoot, gun-style wide-range infrared thermometer IRT657. It offers a broad measurement range of -40° to 1,076°F (-40° to 580°C).


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Crafting an Effective Rule for Tools

February 20, 2012
Tool policies should be reviewed at least annually to confirm that contractors and technicians are both satisfied with the arrangement, as well as to ensure that everyone is clear on who provides which tools and what the rules are for broken, lost, or stolen tools.


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Cooper Controls: Building Energy Metering System

February 20, 2012
The Venergy Advanced Metering System provides complete energy monitoring for all electric and nonelectric load types including lighting, HVAC, plug loads, photovoltaic, water, and gas, among others.


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Saelig: Meter-Spectrum Analyzer Accessory

January 23, 2012
Designed for the iPad, iPod Touch, and iPhone, the WiPry-Combo dynamic power meter and spectrum analyzer accessory offers a modern touch interface; it turns an iOS device into an ultraportable spectrum analyzer and dynamic power meter.


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Expanding the Technician Toolbox

November 07, 2011
Technicians use a variety of tools in their jobs, from the ones they hold in their hands to fabricate or install or service equipment, to the ones they use to move from one location to the next. This product roundup includes GPS, hand tools, instruments, and vehicles that technicians use to perform their jobs daily.


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Tools and Instruments Help Techs Perform

November 07, 2011
Whether it’s getting the system ready to use for the very first time or figuring out what’s wrong before fixing it, these detectors, monitors, sensors, and tools make it possible to get the job done.


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Dent Instruments: Power Meter

November 07, 2011
An addition to the company’s portable metering product line, the ELITEpro SP™ recording power meter provides users with the same user-friendly metering experience as the ELITEpro.


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