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Thermal Imaging Cameras: What Can They Actually See? (And What They Can't)
Thermal imaging cameras have become one of the most talked-about tools in building inspection, HVAC, electrical maintenance and industrial troubleshooting. With prices dropping and resolution improving, more professionals are adding them to their kits. But there's also a lot of confusion and a fair amount of marketing hype about what these cameras can actually do. So let's set the record straight. What Thermal Cameras Are Actually Measuring First, an important clarification: thermal cameras don't "see through" walls. They don't detect moisture, mold, or hidden objects directly. What they measure is surface temperature ?Ąą specifically, the infrared radiation emitted by every...
