Thermal People

President Obama’s recent green stimulus plan is likely to increase the demand for low cost thermal imaging significantly.  In an attempt to stimulate the nation’s economy and conserve energy, Obama is calling for the weatherization of low-income homes across the country.  Weatherization of these homes involves determining the most cost-effective ways to prevent energy loss in the homes.  Leaks are the cause for much of the energy that is lost from residences.  A thermal imaging camera can help ensure efficient use of energy by targeting leaks in a home that need repair

In the past, thermal camera kits were too expensive for the average consumer to purchase.  It was common for a kit to cost as much as $50,000.  While these infrared camera kits supplied valuable information, the price tag was too steep for most people.  There was a growing need for an inexpensive thermal camera.  Improved technology and innovation brought low cost thermal cameras into the market and gave more people access to this important energy-saver tool. 

Thermal infrared cameras work by capturing the different temperatures in a room on a digital image.  The various colors of the image indicate ranges of temperatures.  Red portions of the display pinpoint areas where heat exchange is occurring and indicate that warm air is either escaping or entering the home through leaks in the structure.  Depending on the season, this can mean that the energy to heat or cool a home is being wasted.

The RAZ-IR thermal infrared x150xp kit is one of the most popular of the thermal camera kits.  It is classified as a low cost thermal camera, but it has the capability of supplying the same information as the most expensive thermal cameras.  At a price of less than $6,000, these thermal cameras are affordable for many people.  The camera screen displays a colorful digital display of the varying temperatures measured in a room.  Features of this low cost thermal camera include sharp thermal images, digital image storage, laser pointer, reporting software, and accurate temperature measurement.  Including the price of the RAZ-IR thermal infrared camera, you can start your own thermographic business for about $10,000.  Considering that thermography is an up-and-coming business with an unlimited number of potential clients, this is a true bargain. 

Inadequate insulation, cracks around windows and doors, drywall with missing caulking, poorly insulated windows and doors, and roof leaks are just some of the problems that a RAZ-IR thermal infrared camera can reveal.  Many of these types of repairs are simple and inexpensive, but they can knock off up to 50% of a homeowner’s utility bill.  Thermal infrared cameras take the guesswork out of improving energy efficiency by letting the homeowner know which repairs and upgrades are actually necessary.

There are some high-tech energy-saving products available today.  They do conserve energy, but they can be quite expensive.  They fail to fix the original problem, especially in older homes.  Fixing energy leaks in a home is a simple way for homeowners to realize immediate savings.  These savings can far outweigh the cost of a cheap thermal camera and will continue for years to come. 

Submitted by, Joe Santana on 2009-03-23

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