The recently updated OSHA Confined Spaces rule is having a significant impact on many residential construction companies. The rule has been expanded to define most attics and crawlspaces as “confined spaces,” many of which will require permitting, testing, and even a second worker to stand by in case evacuation is required. The expanded OSHA Confined … Continue reading
An offer recently came our way that was just too good to refuse. One of our favorite Virginia breweries, Pale Fire Brewing, needed help inspecting their new cold room. Since their brewery is within walking distance of the Ivy Tools office, I think I blurted out something like, “Would now work? Great, I’ll be right … Continue reading
Recently our friend Benjamin Meredith, a local energy auditor and home inspector here in Harrisonburg, Virginia, called with that “you’re not going to believe what just happened” tone in his voice. He had just fired up a boiler in the course of an inspection on a small commercial building and his ambient carbon monoxide meter sounded … Continue reading
Extech recently introduced a new addition to their line of handheld borescopes, the BR80 Video Borescope Inspection Camera. The new Extech BR80 offers a 17mm camera head on a 1m long probe, both rated as water and dust proof (IP67). At the tip of the probe the BR80 features four bright LED lights with adjustable … Continue reading
Just in time for heating season, Testo has released two new combustion analyzers. The Testo 310 and its big brother the Testo 320 offer a full array of combustion analysis features, packaged in a field-tough housing, and priced almost irresistibly. While the 310 is ably equipped for residential use, the 320 is aimed at both … Continue reading
Bacharach recently released their new Fyrite Insight Plus combustion analyzer. The Insight Plus offers some valuable improvements to the already very popular Insight series. The Insight Plus can view combustion analysis data graphically, providing technicians a better understanding of what’s happening over time, or how close to certain limits a unit is operating. The Insight … Continue reading
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