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Author Topic: thermal imaging camera  (Read 1164 times)

Offline davidpdx

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thermal imaging camera
« on: November 12, 2016, 09:51:57 AM »
We got a new thermal imaging camera at work to check heating elements and hot gear boxes. I took my R100 to work and got some shots of it. It was about 45 degrees fahrenheit out and the bike had been idling for about 5 minutes.   
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Offline Barry

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Re: thermal imaging camera
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2016, 10:20:21 AM »
Valve covers look to be cooler than the heads or barrels which is what you'd expect with those thick insulating gaskets.

I think I want one.
Barry Cheshire, England 79 R45

Offline Bob_Roller

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Re: thermal imaging camera
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2016, 11:56:31 AM »
A little on the pricey side for personal use !!!!

https://www.amazon.com/FLIR-TG165-Thermal-Camera-Storage/dp/B00NXJDQV0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478973327&sr=8-1&keywords=thermal+imaging+camera

Non-contact infared thermometers are probably the next best thing to a thermal camera for personal use and cost alot less .

http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result?q=infared+thermometer

I've had one for 3 years and it does come in handy around the house and vehicle use .
« Last Edit: November 12, 2016, 12:02:39 PM by Bob_Roller »
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Offline skippyc

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Re: thermal imaging camera
« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2016, 03:33:21 PM »
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Non-contact infared thermometers are probably the next best thing to a thermal camera for personal use and cost alot less .
I have one and it does a great job on everything, including the cooking.

Offline Justin B.

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Re: thermal imaging camera
« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2016, 10:11:40 PM »
When you get done playing around with the Airhed you can turn out the lights and go spook hunting!
Justin B.

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