Black & Decker TLD100 Thermal Leak Detector
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Black & Decker TLD100 Thermal Leak Detector
Customer Review: Great Product
Summary: 5 Stars
I got the B&D TLD100 for Christmas and it was my favorite gift. I knew I had some cold spots in the house but I was unwilling to start attempting to seal them without a better knowledge of exactly where the leaks were.
With the TLD100, I knew precisely the area to start searching in. I possibly could have used a standard IR thermometer to do the same task but seeing that light turn blue from cold air convinced me I had a problem that needed immediate attention. It turns out I did have a serious problem.
As other reviews have stated, using the TLD100 is really simple. With the three different ranges of settings of 1 degree, 5 degrees, or 10 degrees for the three color spot light I quickly found the exact area that needed investigation.
After accessing the area (I had to remove the ceiling panels on my back porch) I found that my upstairs bathroom had a 2 foot square area that was exposed to the attic above my back porch. After removing the porch ceiling you could see the backside of the upstairs bathtub!!! It seems the contractor who remodeled the kitchen failed to go back and seal and insulate above the area where he put in two new windows. No wonder my poor heat pump couldn't seem to keep the house warm!
But that's not all. I also found where the original builder didn't seal and insulate the end of the floor joists. I'm still in the process of getting that issue fixed. I haven't even got to where I'll check the doors, windows, and electric outlets for leaks yet.
I'm hoping with these major air leaks fixed my heating bill will drop significantly. Already we're seeing the heat cycle on less often and the house feels much less drafty.
Way to go, Black and Decker for taking and everyday IR thermometer and turning it into a very useful tool and hopefully saving a lot of electricity.
Customer Review: Great Ray Gun
Summary: 5 Stars
Depending on your need this gun could be great for you. I use it to find cold spots in the house during the winter trying to determine where I have air flow problems, so for me it works great. The thermal imaging gun would only top this but I don't have the big $$$ to spend. You can set it for either a 5 or 10 degree difference. Turn this on pointing it at an inside wall to determine the temp reference point and just point to where ever you want and any place colder by 10 degrees from the ref temp will show in blue with that temp and any place warmer by 10 will show in red.Customer Review: Great Tool
Summary: 5 Stars
I just insulated my 1934 5 bed house and this tool made it a better job. I found center blocking by measuring the temperature difference after blowing in from the top down. Then I knew just where I needed to add more to each wall cavity.
I also found the exact temp of my running hot water was a bit lower than I wanted. I got it right where I wanted.
Customer Review: Great Tool
Summary: 5 Stars
If you live in a hot climate and want to monitor how well your air conditioning is working, this is a great tool. Once you have measured vent temperature to establish a baseline, a quick check with this instrument will tell you right away if your air condition system is working properly.Customer Review: Great Tool For Older Houses!
Summary: 5 Stars
We live in a 100 year old house and the west side of our house is always colder than the rest of our house. I purchased this tool to help find the cold spots in our house and fix them. This tool has been a lifesaver for us and will save us tons of money in the long-run. I would highly recommend for anyone looking for cold spots in the home.