HVAC&R and the Testo 420

It’s a fact that Australia is prone to high temperatures throughout much of the year. As a result, it’s little surprise that the country is now home to a substantial HVAC&R (heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration) industry.

Businesses in any number of industries, homes and factories across the country utilise powerful refrigeration systems to keep people, products and systems cool. But how can you maintain these systems? How can you measure air flow in order to get an idea of whether or not a system is performing as it should?

The testo 420

The testo 420 flow hood has been designed to be lightweight, whilst being able to accurately measure volume flows at supplies and returns. The temperature measuring range runs from -20 degrees to +70 degrees, and the reaction time stands at just 45 seconds.

While it is light and easy to handle, it’s also rugged and tough like other products in the testo line. It’s able to work in the environments you need it to, whilst still being precise.

Of course, digital functionality is a priority – and this is clear when using the testo 420. There’s a tiltable display with a resolution that makes it easy to read in a variety of different environments. It’s removable, too, for greater ease of use.

What’s more, this flow hood can integrate with a mobile app to make it easy to monitor information on site. When required, the app can also be used for reporting.

Why is maintenance essential?

Refrigeration – and HVAC as a whole – will undeniably continue to play an essential role in the design of new homes and buildings. In turn, this means maintenance of these systems will prove equally important. Maintenance can help to identify any issues with the systems before they develop into larger problems. Of course, this is where the testo 420 shines.

Having such a light and rugged device on hand can ensure that precise measurement is never something that’s difficult to achieve.

To learn more about the testo 420 for HVAC&R, as well as the usefulness of the testo app, don’t hesitate to reach out to the team at testo today.