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Testo 310 and 300 Review - Updated May 2024

Testo 310 has been replaced with Testo 310 II.

Today I am reviewing the 416 Mini Vane CFM Anemometer from Testo. The Testo 416’s primary operation is to measure volume flow quickly and accurately.

Today I will be reviewing Testo 435-2 HVAC Ventilation Analyzer. This meter is designed to be used for measuring room climates, inspecting and maintaining vent and air conditioning installations, and assessing the quality of room air. There are many options to choose from for the base model of Testo 435. This particular analyzer is a customizable handheld meter that can store up to 10,000 measurements and comes with PC software for report creation and analysis. Since this is a customizable meter, the unit does not come standard with a probe as there are a plethora of probes to fit your specific needs. This allows Testo to focus on the main meter itself to give it superior quality.

This quality is seen in not only the look and feel of the instrument, but also in the ease of operation. The Testo 435-2 is ruggedly built with a combination of ABS, TPE, and Metal components and has an IP54 protection class. The feel is also very ergonomic and weighs in at just under 1lb, striking a great balance between being too heavy or too light. The menu system is great as well and has preprogrammed profiles depending on what measurements you are taking. These preprogrammed settings influence what is displayed on screen, the assignment of the function buttons and also changes the structure of the menu making it more intuitive. While the unit is slender and sleek the display does a great job of maximizing its space. The screen is backlit with the light blue Testo normally defaults too. The LCD is very easy to read with the readings being large.

Testo does offer a kit for this version - Testo 435-2 (400563 4356). This kit comes with the 435-2 Unit as well as the 0632 1535 IAQ Probe, 0635 1025 Hot Wire Anemometer Probe, and a carrying case. The IAQ Probe measures CO2 (0 – 10,000 ppm), Humidity (0-100%), Temperature (0-122 F), and Pressure (+600 - +1150 hPa) while the Anemometer probe will give you a measurement for Temperature (-4 – 158 F) and Air Velocity (0-20 m/s).

When it comes to HVAC and Air Quality what parameters are most important to you?

Greetings all. Today we’re going to take a look at the new and improved Testo 550 Digital Manifold with Bluetooth that retains the excellent features of the old version 550 but now includes wireless connectivity and comes at a reduced price. This new version of the 550 is a great deal for customers that want to get into digital manifolds and improves upon the old model in nearly every way.

Today I will be discussing the New Testo 549 Digital Manifold 0560 0550. This is a brand new offering from Testo and even makes the bold claim to make analog manifold gauges obsolete. With a price of $199 it is not hard to imagine why.

Greetings everyone. Today’s post will take a quick but detailed look at the Testo 316-3 Refrigerant Leak Detector which offers all the quality and features one has come to expect from a Testo product along with a couple unique qualities like great accuracy and superior sensitivity.

Combustion testing is an important part of many heating contractors businesses. Having an instrument that they are confident in and can trust is very important. Testo is one of the leading brands when it comes to combustion analysis. The Testo 320 Combustion Analyzer is the premier residential combustion analyzer that they offer and it has many features that are important to technicians.

Summer is in full bore and there is no better time to discuss Testo’s 550  Refrigerant System Analyzers. These analyzers are a great upgrade for any technician who is not currently using a RSA.

Updated June 2024

Testo 320 - discontinued

The Testo 870-2 Thermal Imaging Camera hs been discontinued.

The “hot” (pun intended) new section of the thermal imaging marketplace is point-and-shoot entry-level cameras, and manufacturers are eager to offer cameras that have an excellent intersection of price and features. The new Testo 870-2 offers just this – high end features within a reasonable budget.