Summer is over - is your heating system ready?

While you might not realise it if you step outside to the warm Australian sunshine, summer is officially over for another year. Temperatures may still be high, but as autumn advances, you may find yourself reaching for a sweater or turning off the air conditioning more frequently.

For HVAC technicians, the changing season should serve as a reminder that it's time to prepare for the cooler part of the year, and ensuring you have the necessary equipment to maintain and service heating systems. Our evolving climate is defined by unpredictability, so having the right tools to work more effectively is essential.

Testo's Smart Heating set

At the end of summer, it's entirely possible that the heating function of HVAC system you are working on has not actually been used for months, so taking measurements of the equipment will be one of the first necessary tasks. For this, Testo has gathered the most relevant tools into the handy Smart Heating set. Bundled into an easily transportable carry case, the set includes:

• testo 115i clamp thermometer: Designed to measure the flow and return temperature of heating systems, the 115i simplifies measurement at widely spaced points. Temperature changes are rapidly detected thanks to an onboard graphical progress display. 
• testo 510i differential pressure meter: For measuring gas flow and static pressure, the 510i features easy configuration and determination of volume flow, pressure drop tests and a magnetic holder for fast and effective attachment to systems.
• testo 805i infrared thermometer: The 805i allows non-contact infrared measurement of surface temperatures to promote safety, with an easily visible laser circle measuring spot marker ensuring optimal precision. 

Smart Heating and the Smart Probes app

As with all of Testo's Smart Tools, the Smart Heating set has an accompanying mobile app – available on iOS and Android – to deliver greater functionality to your equipment. All measurement data is transmitted wirelessly over Bluetooth from the instrument to a smart device, allowing users to view their readings in a chart or in table form.

Beyond the second-screen function, the Smart Probes app also offers timed and multi-point mean calculation, volume flow configuration or a pressure drop test – all from your smartphone or tablet. Once your readings are complete, a log or report can be saved for later use or emailed directly as a PDF or Excel file.

Don't get caught out this winter with an incomplete tool set – speak to Testo about the Smart Heating set today.