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combustion analyzers

S Ebels
S Ebels Member Posts: 2,322
in THE MAIN WALL
The Testo Combustion Guide written by Jim Bergman is an excellent piece of literature. It should be carefully read, learned and kept for reference on every service vehicle.

Thanks for posting it here Jim. Great piece of info!!!

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  • Nick L. in Vt
    Nick L. in Vt Member Posts: 87
    analyzers

    the company i work for just boughht 12 bacarach 325m analyzers. any words of advice or things to watch for so a humble tech such as i doesn't wreck it. all advice/experience welcome. thanks
  • Terry_14
    Terry_14 Member Posts: 209
    Keep it warm

    Great unit I keep mine in the cab near heat and take it in FIRST! I like to pre test when a problem unit is encountered. A base line will help find and correct the problem. KUDOS to your management for leading the pack!

    Give a smile away today they are priceless

    Terry
  • Maine Ken
    Maine Ken Member Posts: 531


    Is that Testo 325M's ???

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  • Rudy
    Rudy Member Posts: 482
    Yea

    I'm guessing it's a Chinese made German product as opposed to a Bacharach American made product....
  • Jim Bergmann_2
    Jim Bergmann_2 Member Posts: 79
    Testo 325M additional resources

    Here are some additional resources for the 325 and the Testo 330 for other that may read this post to help you get started, they are available through Testo, but I thought the PDF versions would be quicker. The quick start will help you to get the most for the 325M and the 330 it is great for a lot more than just combustion. The combustion guide will help you to understand how to use the instrument and what it is measuring.
    If I can be of any additional help please contact me. Please feel free to print as many copies as you need for your company. I get them done at a Kinkos if I need them on the road. Any feedback or questions on either document would be appreciated.

    Also if you download any of these documents if you would leave a reply or comment on the thread it would be cool to know who is reading it.
    Thanks

    Jim Bergmann
    Testo
    HVAC/R technical Specialist

    P.S It is a German instrument made by REAL Germans in Germany. How about that!
  • S Ebels
    S Ebels Member Posts: 2,322
    Please watch the potshots Rudy........

    It pays to know what you're saying before you say it.

    I sell Testo equipment but I don't think you'll be able to find me saying anything bad about Bach products here. It's not professional or polite.
  • Jim Davis_3
    Jim Davis_3 Member Posts: 578


    As long as you don't run over them with your truck, melt them in a fire or drop them out of an airplane, they are pretty indestuctable. Most manufacturers do not condone my drop & throw tests of their equipment but if they do not pass the test I don't recommend them. So far Testo, Bacharach and TSI have all survived my abuse.

    Are Americans even American made any more??
  • Mitch_4
    Mitch_4 Member Posts: 955
    yes

    but they are living elsewhere
  • Rudy
    Rudy Member Posts: 482
    Didn't say anything bad about the instrument....

    It's just that their instruments (at least the one I saw last fall) had USA in bright orange letters (1/2" or so) on both the instrument and the case.
    It didn't say "Made in" but the implication is pretty clear.
    Sorry if I was inappropriate, it is just a little more than annoying....
  • Jim Bergmann_2
    Jim Bergmann_2 Member Posts: 79
    THanks

    > The Testo Combustion Guide written by Jim Bergman

    > is an excellent piece of literature. It should be

    > carefully read, learned and kept for reference on

    > every service vehicle.

    >

    > Thanks for posting it

    > here Jim. Great piece of info!!!



  • Jim Bergmann_2
    Jim Bergmann_2 Member Posts: 79


    Thanks Steve, I was tired of going to seminar after seminar with 30 minutes on combustion and 4 hours on CO. (JD's seminar excepted) The combustion guide will hopefully fill the gap for service techs. I am glad to post it.

    Jim Bergmann
  • S Ebels
    S Ebels Member Posts: 2,322
    The USA

    The USA refers to the version of the analyzer. As in language, "w.c vs metric units, etc.etc. I would imagine that Bach designates their equipment in the same manner. Domestic versions vs export, that kind of thing.
  • Nron_13
    Nron_13 Member Posts: 164


    Is there a quick start guide for the testo 310
  • Jim Bergmann_2
    Jim Bergmann_2 Member Posts: 79
    Combustion Analyzers

    Sorry, I do not think we have a 310. (Unless it is over 8 years old)Please check the back of the unit. We are only doing quick starts for new or newer products. The combustion guide from the eariler post will have a lot of useful information for you
    Thanks
    JIm Bergmann
  • Rudy
    Rudy Member Posts: 482
    No Steve

    Just out of curiosity, I checked, instuments we sell in the UK say "Made in USA",instruments we sell in Europe say "Made in USA", instruments we sell in Asia say "Made in the USA", etc, etc.....

    And I'm guessing all manufacturer's analyzers do both metric and English units of measurment....

    Again, I apologize, I was out of line with that crack but I would still maintain the lettering is intentionally misleading - it is an issue I am very passionate about.

    As far as Jim B's tech manual, it is a great piece of literature, a classic that will, like all of his writings, have an impact on the continued complacency of this industry regarding these issues.....

    If ya don't test, ya don't know....
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