TOPIC: Infrared / Thermal Cameras

Thank you David,

I'm not sure where I will train yet. if I need John McKenna's #, I'll let you know.

Were you satisfied with his course.

I haven't taken the course yet but I've never heard one peep of negative about it.  Always hear praise from people.  From talking to others, they say its a great starting point for IR education.  I will probably take it when I can afford it.  Then move on to level 1, 2, and maybe 3 at some point.

I understand when you say being able to afford. I am in a similar position. I may have theoppertunity to do something for my business. That is why I'm seriously considering IR.

For what I want to do, the cost of the cam is $16,000.00. Plus training. If I want the better software, add another 2k.
Now there is the cost of training. In my head, I'm probably looking at 20k.

As far as training goes, I want at least level 1. I can't see spending a lesser amount for training, that is going to be redundant when I train for level 1.

As far as the whole picture, I believe that IR can open new doors. I don't want to spend a small fortune on equipment that is going to collect dust, and maybe bring me an extra $100 bucks of so, every now and then. I would rather spend that money on a Bobcat.

I hear ya, that is a lot of money.  From what I have found, the level 1 will teach you how to use the equip better and in more circumstances.  Its a more thorough but broader education.  Johns training is focused on building inspections with the IR.  And from what I can tell, building inspections are the more difficult types of inspections.

I sub out all my IR work so I haven't taken any IR classes.  I have read up a lot and taken the NACHI Green building course and with the combination of both our education NACHI gave me permission to use the IR Certified logo.

I see.

Do you see alot of IR calls?

When you sub it out, are you able to make a few bucks?

Hmmm, it's something to think about.

Did you link to me yet?

I don't push the IR stuff too much.  IR is still very new around here so nobody thinks about getting it done. I have made a page for it on my website and it seems to be at the top of Google.  And when I get inspection calls I always ask if this is something they might want.

As far as making money at it, yes I make enough to cover any expenses that may occur and my time.  I cant really get into actual numbers on here but I will tell you I wont get rich at it this way, but it allows me to get my foot in the IR door before it get really big here.

Oh and I guess I'll link you right now.  Totaly forgot about that.  Sorry