Now only one code applicable, but still very good value at $183.99
Last deal on this was $195.99. https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/909630
Use code SPRINGCBT
Here is a link to the manual. Hopefully answers some questions. https://cdn-files.myshopline.com/file/store/1709871255948/TR…
This one on AliExpress cost me $147.21 (before any cashback): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004282324329.html
does this able to check house leaking
Just in case you're not aware, there are leak sensors you can buy, not too expensive either.
House leaking to check able this does
Ah. I got it for $195 from the last deal. Now I gotta work extra to make up the $30
I didn't even buy from the last deal, and I posted it, lol. I just paid $207 a week ago:(
Does it show the room in a set range, or does it constantly change?
Constantly changes. You can set high and low ranges, I think. But not specific ranges
Can you tell if it's a real person? with a clear body shape?
@bcYield: Yes you can. There is one thing I haven't figured out, and that is when I point it at a mirror and there is a reflection of a person in the mirror, it detects the heat and outline of the person in the mirror. I don't understand why this would be when the mirror itself is cool?
@deviante: I thought that, but wouldn't it be more spread out and not a clear outline of the person it's reflecting?
@Lizard Spock: Infra red is just another wavelength of light, the visible light reflected in the mirror isn't spread out and fuzzy, you see a clear reflection. No different for thermal wavelengths.
@Lizard Spock: I bought it from amazon for 220. I believe there is software playing in it and is not real thermal imaging temperature sensor. It detects the shapes objects and tells differences.
@Lizard Spock: https://www.flir.com.au/discover/professional-tools/how-does…
This will explain that for you.
I probably should word that different..
Can you set it so certain temps are always the same color?
Ie. 14C is always blue, 15C is always purple, yellow is always 20C.
So as you move through a room, you can clearly see cold spots.
The FLiR cameras you hire from libraries etc don't do this. They are constantly rolling the temp scale depending on what you are looking at. Blue is simply the bottom of the scale. So if you look in a room and see the ceiling is blue, you think it's a cold spot. But then see blue is 20C compared to the walls which are yellow, but they are 20.1C. Then look at the wall..which then looks blue at 20.1C, as the door is now yellow at 21C.
Summary, the library FLiR cams are just about useless. Colours have no meaning as they constantly change depending on what range is currently in view. Cam needs to be able to set temps at set colours. Can it do this?
P. S. Saw your question about the mirrors.
To make it a fair test, you need to remove the reflection variation from surfaces. Simply place masking tape on all test surfaces. Come back in a couple of hours and check the taped areas for the real surface temp. Otherwise you may simply be observing the reflected heat.
@tunzafun001: No meaning? You mean the obey fundamental concepts of physics through their interface is the primary use case for thermal imaging. All things in the physical realm are relative to the observer - Einsteinian Relativity - and thermal imaging sole purpose is to not muddy the output with complexities of thermodynamics, so yes you get a perfectly sensible readable image which allows you to observe whether A is hotter than B. As already pointed out, this is for the benefit of the thermally inexperienced user whereby assigning values to colours and calling them the heat of the objects detected would be false, and to make any other assertions with thermal imaging technology beside relative depiction - requires some basic understanding of thermal sciences.
Summary; You're mistaking your lack of knowledge for a product fault when it's actually the inverse of this - The feature exists because it's expected that you wont know anything about thermal sciences.Furthermore your determination is generated off a baseline of sample size=1 and relevance of sampleset=0 thus any number you generate is going to be inconsequential.
If you want an accurate datum of a particular object then a temperature probe/sensor. The moment you remove the measurement from the object itself, one must understand the objectivity and implications of their technology as well as their knowledge (anyone who knows thermal imaging basics knows of emissivity, which as already pointed out is an explanation for visible phenomena,
TLDRl Thermal imaging is not an interchangeable or accurate term nor technology for temperature measurements.
@parad0x: Ummmm ok.
The issue you see in the home efficiency groups (with people who use the cheap / budget FLiR) is they say the insulation has failed etc (as the image they put up shows a blue surface).
But, if you read the actual data…the blue bit is only 0.1C different than the rest (which is all yellow). As you move around the room you get constant "false positives".
If you use the higher end FLiR you can set the range. Then quickly move around the room. These spots no longer will appear blue as they are within the acceptable range and all the same color.
Then you can quickly and easily find the real drafts and cold spots.
With something that is quickly changing ranges, it's a nightmare as the screen is constantly changing color and basically defeats the purpose.
A $5 iR gun is just as good (as you need to read the data, not the color)…thus defeating the whole purpose of the imaging camera.
@tunzafun001: The camera still displays the temperature of the hot and cold points, even if the range is dynamic, so it's very easy to tell if the blue spot on your ceiling etc is an issue or not. The dynamic range is quite convenient, as you don't have to adjust it, as long as you take the actual range into account.
@tunzafun001: Can you set it so certain temps are always the same color?
Tr160i can. Not sure about this model
@Ulysses31: Yeah, but just entry level TG165 or similar.. still $700 each.
They need to buy these ALIx type cams.
Great to check if the house is compliant. Do your best, and silicon the rest
just bog it m8
How does it compare to the HIKMICRO ECO-V THERMAL HANDHELD CAMERA HM-TP3 from total tools.
The TR10 probably looks clearer with a 192x192 thermal image upscaled to 240x240.
TP3 appears to have 96x96 upscaled to 240x240 so it might look less detailed.
I've no idea how they compare in person though. The software can impact the user experience.
Imo AliExpress plus the USB c one. That's what I did. Tr160i from memory, around $120
Link? I shall get one.
Sorry just had a look. They don't sell tr160i anymore, only the upgraded tr256i which is $230~. I can't paste links but mileseey official store. Also tr160i was $172aud before discounts, so I probably paid around $150
Do you like the 160?
@nfr: yes. it does have a thing where it makes a shutter sound / freezes every few seconds but that doesn't matter to me.
it's all in an app that i can adjust, can take videos etc.
I used it to
1) check for air leaks - i can tell where air is leaking on sides of windows, cornice, door, …
2) check insulation gaps - i did my own insulation, had to go back into the ceiling 2-3x to patch bits where i didnt install it flush / left tiny gaps
3) check for difference between mirror window film and none - huge difference in terms of temperature of surface where sunlight was hitting.
Basically justify it's purchase by justifying my other home improvements :D
Can I use this to see teenagers lurking in the dark about to break in?
Making sure they are not teenagers showering next door?
What do you use this for?
"Want some candy?"
"What the hell are you?"
"He couldn't see me."
Oos already while researching if it was any good :(
Missed. This could be a start to my thermal self-study. #Thermal #Shooting #Labelled #Animals
To me showing 209
to me 299-20%
put both coupons in
$167.99 w/ 22 in stock weirdyl….
Note: Despite being the same model, they're not the same product
thanks, bought 1
I'm still hoping the USB version becomes available at this price. Would prefer that one.
$239.48 It's very handy, and you can simply share the image via your phone; no need to worry about the battery or connecting to a PC.
You can get it for $202 on AliExpress, after using a $30 AliExpress code and a $7 seller code.
Make sure you select the 'ship from Australia' to avoid having 10% added.
Wish I'd thought of this a couple of weeks ago with all the cashbacks…
At this price, it’s a clear choice to go with the compact version.
Seller has no feedback though…
I think it should be find for eBay plus member
A lot of libraries have thermal cameras that you can borrow.
If you're just after on for a quick job (ie check your house for leaks) that's a good free option.
They stock thermal cameras?
Yep! I know of several in Vic that do:
https://mvls.libsvic.ent.sirsidynix.net.au/client/en_AU/mvls/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:2444062/one?qu=Thermal+camera&lm=MVLS-S&h=0
https://yprl.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/FULL/OPAC/BIBWRKE…
https://www.grlc.vic.gov.au/news/thermal-imaging-cameras
I think people under utilise libraries these days because they just think of them as books, but they offer a lot these days.
Also in Vic you can sign up to any library in Victoria, you don't need to live in the same council. This is especially helpful for audio books.
Yes, this. But beware… There is a huge wait list!
I requested for a loan on one of these things from my local libraries (Whitehorse Manningham Council - VIC) when I was starting my build. I didn't get it until just after handover. Was about a 10 month wait 💀
pretty good deal for thermal camera
still remember bought a FLIR E4 10 years ago for over $1000
but got firmware update to E8
Still working after 10 years, only con is its charged with micro usb
Just bought the TR10 (same model?) - Thermal Imaging Camera Super Resolution 192*192 25 Hz Refresh Rate -4°F-1022°F for $167.99 with MILESEYSEP25 and SPRINGCBT .
Your link does not work with both discount codes, but the original OP link does.
Did you try with the code in my comment (not OPs)? I just tried again and it works
I think I did tried both codes but it only allowed one code to be used, not both.
Will this show up the proof I need of suspected spot fixing of tiles in my shower?
Possibly. You might need to warm up the wall for a reasonable amount of time with a hot shower and then cool it with cold water. If the wall has been heated all the way through then the tiles that aren't well thermally connected (have a good amount of adhesive behind them) will cool down quicker and are likely to show up.
My tr160i (similar product, same company) found the hot water pipe in brick wall next to the boiler. However no luck in bathroom - probably water has cooled down too much and tiles are reflective.
Could you use this to check for termites?
I bought this instead for AU$147. Has same resolution of 240x240 and replaceable 18650 battery.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008509773408.html?spm=a2…
Beware and check the firmware of Tooltop. I saw a YouTube review on thermal cameras and the reviewed found out his Tooltop camera has virus installed in its software.
Apparently the image is interpolated according to one of the reviews so the resolution is much lower, and the resolution of 240x240 for the TR10 is the screen size, the sensor is only 192x192
non-compliant
Can I see farts with this?
Spend $150 to find out
Cheaper to use a smell detector - your nose.
Thanks, ordered one after putting a hold at my local library—only to be 120th in line!
Been looking at thermal imaging for a few months now.
I just searched Ebay; and got the Infiray P2 Pro - $303.20 with SPRINGCBT code from pergear. Think thats relatively cheap; but low stock (can't post) - they unfortunately did not honour the last post up on OzB. Mobile for android,.
Looking at reviews; think it ticks all the boxes for locating drafts and insulation issues; given this has a few comments for mobile preferred - would love to compare the pair and see if I could have got away spending half on this - I figure I've got at least 5 friends also interested; so being the gentleman I am; will help them out, and that alone should provide enough satisfaction to justify the cost! Can help my brother when looking for a property for purchase as well.
I've got drain snakes, endoscopes, all sorts of DIY tools; but they take a bit of practice - thermal imaging (on the surface) looks like an easy quick win!
Would this be a good cheap choose for checking wheel bearings?
Now, this technology is new to me, but…I'm pretty sure that's Homer Simpson in the oven, rotating slowly. His body temperature has risen to over 400 degrees he's literally stewing in his own juices
Where in the hell do these guys come up with brand names?
Lol this is even cheaper on AliExpress with all the cashbacks and coupons.