We are not talking switch gear, we are talking panels.
This is a quote from the Mfg, I didn’t make it up.
120 deg IS limiting for panels!
I didn’t say you made anything up!
Kevin
Cool stuff! Missing insulation in my own home, nice! 
All signed up John, see you guys on the 10th. I’ll be driving up on the 9th.
Great… see you in TN on May 10-11.
Congrats on the nice IR camera. 
Update: Just got an email from one of the Extech reps informing me that the temp range is 0 to 250 Deg C.
The data in the Professional equipment catalog is inaccurate. They list the “operating” temp range rather than the measurement temp range.
David, my apologies fine sir!
Kevin
Thanks, this sheds some new light on the subject, no?
Still, I am on your side of the fence that this is camera has limitations for our application (depending what each HI had determined them to be).
If you don’t get the education, there is not reason to have a $20k camera!
When you get the education, $20k seems a drop in the bucket!
It still beats the hell out of the ir thermometer I have been using to do the same thing for 15 years (+). It (which is still in service) came no where close to that price tag. I don’t know how I will replace it when it retires!
Hey guys I am back, David I just finished level 11 and passed the test. For your info just in case you are thinking about the next level I found level 11 to be much easier for me than level one I actually knew what the hell he was talking about:D I would definitely agree don’t go with the low resolution camera would not be able to give me one for free. I had the same instructor Bob Rogers as I did for level one. We had a good discussion about home inspectors and what course should one take starting out. I won’t post his thoughts would just start an argument.</IMG>
I talked to Phil Pollard today to get some more information on the i5 (the sales rep for the states of IL and IN). He told me that he doesn’t know much about this IR camera yet and the last he was told, it wasn’t going to be for sale till late May. ???
It makes me question if they know what they are talking about yet. He obviously doesn’t since he came out and told me (which I appreciate him not trying to blow smoke up my ###).
Hi guys. I was reading your posts as I like to do from time to time. We have the Extech, Flir, and Fluke thermal imagers.
Here is a link to the i5 for more information on it:
http://www.tequipment.net/ExtechI5.html
We will also have home inspector kits with the i5 in it on the site later today. We have demo units to send out on the i5! We can also help on the pricing.
We are here to help and beleive we are second to none with pricing, service, and knowledge.
Thanks
Evan Cirelli
On sale at Professional Equip.
http://www.professionalequipment.com/extech-i5-infrared-camera-i5/thermal-infrared-camera/?source=PE080507-all_extechi5
Yes but can they give an in person demo or will they send out a demo unit?
Try us!
Thanks
Evan Cirelli
I agree with John. The resolution is to small. Using the BCAM-SD has 120 x 120 and thats enough to do an inspection, 80 x 80 is to small, and I dont think anybody would be satisfied with a low resolution…
Spec Summary for the i5:
Detector Pixels: 80 x 80
Thermal Sensitivity: .12
Measuring Temperature Range: 32 F to 482 F
Operating Temperature Range: 32 F to 122 F
Spotmeter: 1
Frame Rate: 9
Battery Life: 3 Hours
Weight: 14 oz.
Spec Summary for the Bcam SD:
Imaging Performance
Field of view/min focus distance: Fixed 25° x 25°/0.3m
Measurement mode: One fixed spot, color alarm above/below, dew point alarm and insulation alarm
Detector type: Focal plane array (FPA) uncooled microbolometer; 120 x 120 pixels
Spectral range: 7.5 to 13 µm
Thermal sensitivity: .10
Measuring temperature range: +14 to +212° F (-10 to +100° C)
Image Presentation
Display: 3.5" color LCD, 240 x 240 pixels
Video output: MPEG-4 over USB
Image controls: Palettes (color, B/W), level, span, auto adjust (continuous/manual)
Set-up controls: Date/time, language (English, Spanish), info, LCD intensity (high/normal/low), power down
Emissivity table: Yes
Spotmeter: 1
Frame rate: 9
Image Storage
Digital storage functions: Store,Delete all images,Delete image, Open
Image storage: 1000 JPEG Images, removable SD Card (128MB - included)
Laser LocatIR
Classification: Class 2
Type: Semiconductor AlGaInP Diode Laser: 1mW/635 nm (red)
Power Source
Battery type: Li-Ion - Rechargeable Li/Ion battery
Battery operating time: 7 hours. Display shows battery status
Charging system: In camera, AC adapter or 12V from car with optional 12V cable.
AC operation: AC adapter 90-260 VAC, 50/60 Hz / 12VDC out
Voltage: 11-16 VDC
Power saving: Automatic shutdown (user-selectable)
Environmental
Operating temperature range: +5 to 122° F (-15 to +50° C)
Storage temperature range: -40 to 158° F (-40 to +70° C)
Humidity: Operating and storage 20 to 80%, non-condensing, IEC 359
Water and dust resistant (encapsulation): IP 54
Shock: 25G, IEC 68-2-29
Vibration: 2G, IEC 68-2-6
Physical Characteristics
Weight: 1.21 lbs. (0.55kg), including battery
Size (L x W x H): 9.6" x 3.2" x 4.1" (243mm x 81mm x 103mm)
Color: Red
Tripod Mounting: Standard, 1/4" - 20
Interfaces
USB: Image transfer to PC
John, can Evan get a demo to Nashville this weekend?
We’ll evaluate it!
yes I can. The only thing I want to avoid is the person who needs it for a job and returns it. But yet I can send a unit to you!
Thanks
Evan Cirelli
Here is more information from tequipement
Specifications on the i5
Temperature Range 32°F to 482° (0°C to 250°C)
Image Storage 5000 Images (mini SD card memory)
Emissivity Auto Correct, Emissivity Table
Field of View/ min Focus Distance 17° X 17° / 0.6m
Focus / Close Focus Limit Focus Free / 2ft(0.6m)
Thermal Sensitivity (N.E.T.D.) <0.1°C at 25°C
Detector Type Focal Plane Array (FPA) uncooled microbolometer; 80 x 80 pixels
Spectral Range 7.5 to 13um
Display 2.8 Color LCD
Image Controls Palettes(Iron, Rainbow, and Black/White)
Set-Up Controls Date/Time, °C/°F, 22 languages
Measurement Modes Spot (with correction for emissivity and reflected temperature)
Battery Type Li-On
Battery Operating Time >4 hours, display shows battery status
Charging System In camera, AC adapter or 12V from car with optional 12V cable
AC Operation AC Adapter 90-269VAC, 50/60HZ 12VDC out
Operating Temperature Range 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
Storage Temperature Range -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C)
Humidity Operating and storage 20% to 80%, non-condensing, IEC 359
Shock/Vibration 25G, IEC 68-2-29 / 2G, IEC 68-2-6
Dimensions / Weight 8.8x3.1x3.3” (223x79x83mm)/<12oz. (340g), including battery
Am I reading this correctly that it has a focus limitation of 2ft?
“Focus / Close Focus Limit Focus Free / 2ft(0.6m)”