Room / Outlet Airflow

Room / Outlet Airflow

Tools for measuring room / outlet airflow:

Entry Level / Budget:

CPS ABM-100

 

Estimated Cost:
$50
(With standard shipping and coupon code, as of Feb. 2024)

Accuracy

Ease of Use

Coupon Code:
MeanHVAC

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Why We Like It:
• Upgradable with CPS capture hood
• Better than the handometer!
Keep in Mind:
• Hard to use accurately or consistently alone
CPS ABM-200

 

Estimated Cost:
$100
(With standard shipping and coupon code, as of Feb. 2024)

Accuracy

Ease of Use

Coupon Code:
MeanHVAC

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Why We Like It:
• Upgradable with CPS capture hood
• Also senses temperature / humidity
Keep in Mind:
• Hard to use accurately or consistently alone
Testo 417
Testo 417

 

Estimated Cost:
$360
(With standard shipping and coupon code, as of Feb. 2024)

Accuracy

Ease of Use

Coupon Code:
MeanHVAC

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Why We Like It:

• Larger vane may increase accuracy
• Upgradable with Testo capture hood

Keep in Mind:
• Hard to use accurately or consistently alone

Mid Range

CPS EasyHood
(with ABM-200)

 

Estimated Cost:
$430
(With standard shipping and coupon code, as of Feb. 2024)

Accuracy

Ease of Use

Coupon Code:
MeanHVAC

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Why We Like It:
• Still low accuracy, but higher precision
CPS EasyHood
(without ABM-200)
CPS EasyHood without 200

 

Estimated Cost:
$350
(With standard shipping and coupon code, as of Feb. 2024)

Accuracy

Ease of Use

Coupon Code:
MeanHVAC

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Why We Like It:
• If you already have the ABM-100 or ABM-200
Testo Air Flow Funnel
(with 417)

 

Estimated Cost:
$450
(With standard shipping and coupon code, as of Feb. 2024)

Accuracy

Ease of Use

Coupon Code:
MeanHVAC

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Why We Like It:
• Still low accuracy, but higher precision
Testo Air Flow Funnel
(without 417)
Testo Air Flow Kit

 

Estimated Cost:
$220
(With standard shipping and coupon code, as of Feb. 2024)

Accuracy

Ease of Use

Coupon Code:
MeanHVAC

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Why We Like It:
• If you already have the Testo 417

Mid-High Range

Alnor 6200F

 

Estimated Cost:
$1,600
(With standard shipping and coupon code, as of Feb. 2024)

Accuracy

Ease of Use

Coupon Code:
MeanHVAC

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Why We Like It:
• Still creates resistance, but much more accurate than standard vane

High End:

Our Pick for Best Value with High Accuracy:
Retrotec FF100+
TEC FlowFinder

 

Estimated Cost:
$3,600
(With standard shipping and coupon code, as of Feb. 2024)

Accuracy

Ease of Use

Why We Like It:
• HUGE increase in accuracy
Keep in Mind:
• HUGE increase in cost
Evergreen Telemetry (Assorted Products)
See Site for Pricing and Information.
Why We Like Them:
• For Test-and-Balance Professionals