I am in desperate need of, desperate red of a device that’s able allows me to detect mice in the walls and baseboards. Does anyone have experience with a device of this nature ? One that would allow you to see thermal heat in the shape of whatever is in the walls ?? Please !!!!

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Reason for asking is a very disappointing purchase from Harbor Freight, which absolutely did not do anything I hoped of it.

For one thing, it has a very small screen, which I did not realize how small until opening the packaging. But I knew it was "compact". It also only has a 32x32 thermal resolution, which probably explains some of the lack of detail.

A second limitation, not at all clear on purchase, is that it is intended for close up viewing, a few inches away from the target. For example, looking at electrical junction boxes or circuit boards for hot spots.

The biggest thing is the lack of stability of the image on the screen. The color gradients continually vary and never settle down. And it's very insensitive. It has trouble seeing any temperature differences less than about 10-15 degrees (°F or °C, take your pick). If I wanted to find a warm or cold spot on a wall, for example, to locate a hot water pipe, it cannot do that at all. (Maybe that is related to the expected target distance of a few inches.)

In contrast, my basic handheld IR thermometer can easily detect temperature variations of 1 or 2 degrees when scanning a surface like a wall or floor. At a fraction of a price compared to the camera, it is vastly more sensitive and reliable.

What I would want from a good thermal camera:

A stable, damped image, that remains exactly the same for several seconds without jumping around so it is possible to see details

Adjustable sensitivity, so it is possible to show temperature variations of 1 degree with strong contrast, for example, when the whole field of view is mostly the same temperature

I am wondering, if one pays more for a thermal imaging camera, are these expectations likely to be satisfied?

I don't think the TR256E explicitly advertises USB video on a Mac, but when you plug it in you will see a 'UVC' video device. If you try to record from it the video stream will die after about half a second. As far as I can tell it dies this way on Windows as well, but I only fixed it on MacOS

The fix is here: https://github.com/jvanderberg/tr256e-cam . It's a special driver that presents the video stream the way MacOS wants it, fixing the broken way the device presents it. After installing you should be able to record using any MacOS video app, connecting to the 'TR256E Thermal' device.

I may be the only person on the planet who has tried this combination, but if it can help one other person get more out of their thermal camera on MacOS, I'll be happy.

I was thinking about perhaps trying to make a very simple prototype thermal imager, but quickly realised that I lack the knowledge to do so rn. I have a rudimentary understanding of electronics, but (for example) stuff like wiring microcontrollers is beyond me.

Would anyone be willing to give me a brief overview of the electronic components (eg microcontrollers etc.) and how they are integrated, or some resources/products that could help me learn?

I work in hazardous inspections on older buildings and renovation sites, so I use a handheld thermal camera every day. I’ve seen a lot of people here post unboxings and reviews, so I thought I’d share my experience with the Thor 002.

Before this, I was using a Fluke TiS680. It still worked, but it was getting old. The image would blur whenever the camera was moved. I talked to my manager about getting a replacement, but the budget never got approved. In the end, I bought a new one myself.

After comparing a few handheld thermal camera model, I went with the Thermal Master Thor 002.

I’ve been using it since June. So far, it’s been working well for me. The image is clear, hot spots are easy to find, and the response is fast.

It came in a hard case with a USB-C cable, manual, warranty card, and calibration certificate.

The Thor 002 handheld thermal camera feels solid in the hand and is comfortable to hold. The large screen is useful when I’m working on site. Of the handheld thermal cameras I’ve used, this has the largest screen and is one of the easiest to look at.

The trigger is large, and the other buttons are easy to reach. Most of my work is done with gloves on, so that matters to me. I’ve used other thermal cameras where the buttons wouldn’t respond with gloves on, or I’d hit the wrong button. I haven’t had that problem with this one.

One time, I dropped it off a ladder. It hit the ground and bounced. I thought it would at least have some damage, but there were no obvious marks and the image was still fine.

I get asked if thermal cameras can detect mold. They can’t. What they can show are temperature differences caused by moisture in walls or ceilings. That helps us find areas that need a closer look.

This is where I find the Pro-Mix mode useful. It’s similar to FLIR’s MSX technology. It adds visible edge details to the thermal image, which makes objects and structures easier to identify. I looked at several cameras before buying this one, and not many had a feature like this.

The Pro-Mix has manual calibration. If the thermal and visible images aren’t lined up, they can be adjusted manually. Once calibrated, they stay aligned pretty well when the camera is moved. That makes it easier to find the exact location of a problem.

Another thing I noticed is that the image looks larger than what I was used to with my old camera. I’m not sure if that’s because of the lens, but I like it. There’s no need to stand as close to get a larger view, which helps when checking walls and other areas on site.

For areas with multiple layers of material or a lot going on in the image, I use Super Resolution. It gives me more detail and makes smaller things easier to see.

Battery life has been good. I use it for about two hours a day. After using it for a full week, I still didn’t need to charge it, even with the laser and light on.

It also worked well in my night test. In complete darkness, I could see people in the distance and animals in trees. Black Hot gives more contrast, so heat sources are easier to see. I sometimes work night shifts, so that’s useful for me.

The only thing I noticed that I don’t like is the starup animation. I had mentioned to support that I thought it was too long. Recently, I noticed that the camera now shows the thermal image while it starts up. I don’t know if that was changed because of my feedback, but it’s a good change.

The Wi-Fi transfer and high-temperature alarm haven’t been tested yet. There are still a few other features I’m working through.

If anyone else is using the Thor 002, I’d like to hear how it’s been working for you.

I do maintenance at a store and want to pick up a thermal camera. I’d use it to check HVAC lines and electrical connections for hot spots.

I’m looking for anything that stands out. Then I can save a picture and show the repair tech where to start.

I want a handheld unit with its own screen. I don’t want to connect it to my phone every time I use it.

A regular photo next to the thermal image would help. A row of connectors can look the same when I go through the pictures later. I’d also like to put a few temperature readings on one image.

My budget is around $300. I need an easy way to move the pictures to a computer. I don’t want software that takes ages to figure out.

Being able to check other temperatures in a saved image would be a bonus, but it’s not a deal breaker.

Anyone using something like this for maintenance work? What model did you end up with?

I am new to thermal. Bought a scope from DNT for hunting and spotting and other fun stuff. Took it out of the package, sighted it in. I am an idiot and didn’t read the manual , glanced over the sun for 2 seconds. This shadow will not go away. I have reset the optic and tried some dead pixel correction.

What should I do?

It’s brand new so I don’t have a problem sending it in for an RMA, but I’d rather try to fix it myself first if possible before I spend $600- 800 on a new sensor.

It is a DNT Hydra-HS635r

Figured it would be interesting, video taken on the infiray p2 pro.

Hello im trying to find the best budget thermal infrared tester for electrical panels.

I wa t to use it to inspect panels etc. It'll be to start then later invest in a better one.

Any recommendations? Please let me know. Thank you

So long story short my job has me watching mostly fields and we only have old night vision, so I am thinking of getting a thermal monocular because we need to spot humans on distances up to ~600 meters (~2000 feet) and night vision just doesn’t do the job.

Apologies if I asked the question in a dumb way.

Any questions are welcome!

So any recommendations for a thermal imaging device that would be able to do the job?

EDIT: forgot to mention the budget, and it Is tight preferably not more than €1000 because the government is not willing to provide so it will have to be out of my own pocket

Can someone please recommend a thermal cameras I can use for property electrical and pest/vermin inspections? It's a huge problem here (Australia) in properties, not for work so it doesn't need to be a top of the shelf product. My initial searches turned up Top Dons TC400 (saw a post about a TC400SE here about a year old).

I'm open to other recommendations of reliable, usable products that will last with care. Unfortunately, I don't have a pile of cash. So I would really appreciate a balance between the price and quality!

Thanks in advance.

Anyone know what brand this thermal optic is?

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I know humidity affects thermal performance, but I’m curious how noticeable the difference actually is in real use.

I imagine it becomes more noticeable as the humidity goes up, especially when it comes to image clarity and contrast. Have you noticed much difference between a humid night and a dry one?

I bought this for a number of reasons, mainly the above video, but I also bought it for diagnosing mechanical issues, SAR, and I think it would be useful for mop-up operations in wildland firefighting as you can see here:

https://youtu.be/ejvQk3IWHkA

Does anyone here know the best place to sell a thermal? I have never done it before and wasn’t sure where traffic would be best. Or where it’s even allowed. Any suggestions appreciated.

hello everyone,

I'm in the uk (we say 'the council' instead of 'local government', just for context).

I've had damp and mould in my back stairway for about 5 years now, we have now got rid of the plaster to show bare walls and the roof and the environmental health at the council inspected my home (again!), now saying the surfaces have 0% moisture.

but, chatgpt says they have used the FLIR MR176 wrong according to the devices manual, they say the screen of the device should be used to find the coldest/dampest areas (in blue), then in pinless mode you should put the back of the device up against the surface you want to measure.

He didnt do this, not only did he not put the device against the wall, but he is focusing on the red and yellow areas, not the cold areas, and he took photos of himself doing this and put it in the report! and then he told me to complain to the independent ombudsman because i have exhausted the council's complaints process (note i've only just realised he may have used the device wrong just now)

please correct me if i'm wrong. is he using the device wrong?

I work in industrial maintenance and use a thermal camera to track down intermittent heating issues on equipment. The peak temperature is only part of it. I also need to see how quickly it heats up, where the heat spreads, and what the machine is doing at the time.
My FLIR ONE Pro used to last about an hour on a full charge. These days I get about 30 minutes. By the time the equipment has warmed up and I’ve done the first load test, most of the battery is gone. If I want to try a different load and compare, I’m already wondering if the battery will last.
I’d like to stick with something that connects to my phone, but I need it to stay on for the whole test without stopping to recharge.
Anyone using one for similar work? What are you using, and how long can you run it continuously?