The Combustion analyzer hvac is an essential diagnostic tool for HVAC technicians. It determines whether or not the fuel is being burned completely and efficiently. The analyzer finds the best mix of fuel and air for maximum energy production, minimizing waste (carbon dioxide) and safety hazards such as CO poisoning.
What kind of tools do HVAC technicians use?
A typical residential analyzer has a probe that’s inserted into a furnace vent and an internal micro-pump. The pump creates suction that draws the gas sample into a flue probe and through a filter assembly to ensure a clean, clear, contaminant-free sample is fed to the sensor. This process is called sample conditioning, and it’s an important part of the overall analysis procedure.
Many of today’s residential combustion analyzers include a wide array of features. A few stand out:
For example, the Wohler A450 has a four-year warranty, and uses WiFi connectivity for wireless test data transfer to a smartphone or tablet. It also has a large, high resolution color touchscreen that displays 14 measurements at the same time and makes it easy to navigate all the settings and menus.
Other residential analyzers such as the Bacharach InTech series feature a simple, backlit LCD screen and buttons below it to navigate the modes and options. The InTech model 0024-8510 comes with oxygen and carbon monoxide sensors, soft carrying case, water trap, particulate filter and 4 AA batteries. It does not calculate complete combustion efficiency, but does display CO, O2, COAF and excess air percentage.