How does infrared leak detector work?

What is leakage?

Leakage is some time referred as air tightness. Leakage can be defined as less resistance of air from some point. In the buildings, the leakage is caused by difference of pressure between portions.

This difference is also effected by temperature outside. The leakage is measured through Thermal leak detector also called non contact infrared thermometer with laser targeting[1].

How does laser a thermometer work?

Air tightness is the basis requirement during construction of any building. Laser surface thermometer helps in maintenance of temperature, humidity and pressure. Airtight buildings provide many positive contribution to the people inside such as

- It decreases bill of heating or cooling due to low leakage resulting less consumption of equipment.

- Quick achievement of desired temperature

- Converts Celsius to Fahrenheit temperature

It is experimentally proved that with the control over leakage, significant energy can be prevented from loss. This help in low capacity heating and cooling system due to Les requirement. Because the system will have less load on it which help in proper working of thermostat function.

What are main leakage points?

The main points where leakage take place are

- Wall-wall joint

- Windows frame-wall joint

- Doors-wall joint

- Floor-wall joint

- Window sill-wall joint

- Window lintel-wall joint

- Inclined roof-wall joint

What is a thermal leak detector?

Thermal leak detectors are the measurement devices to check the leakage of energy. They measure temperature in celsius and Fahrenheit. Black & Decker and other companies makes such devices[2].

Thermal Leak Detector helps to identify any leakage in the insulation of home. It tells in both situations either in hot in cold. It helps to control efficiency of heating or cooling system in other words stops money leakage in the shape of bills. They are also known as heat gun with laser thermometer.

In most countries such as United Kingdom, France, Denmark, Ireland and other countries have made regulations for air tightness test for some specific type of buildings. Similarly United States also had standard for building air tightness.

Uses of Thermal Leak Detectors

- Temperature of any surface
- HVAC system
- Engine misfires
- Ceiling insulation around lights
- Drafts around the fireplace
- Efficiency of refrigerator and freezer

In current situation of Corona Virus COVID-19 pandemic, different public health agencies and governments are recommending to stay at home to stay safe.

The economic activity has drastically decreased resulting less earnings. Thermal leak detectors will significantly save not only the energy requirement but also save cost by reducing Bill's. A must have in Lockdown.