HVAC/R Smart Probes Open Air Distance Test | Testo vs. Fieldpiece vs. UEI
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
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I did a video with the fieldpiece probes. I put 25 foot markers on a roof. I was still connected at 250 feet. I couldn’t go no further since I ran out of roof. I am happy with the fieldpiece smart probes. Sad they will get very little use until April rolls back around. Yet the pyro in me likes winter work
I really like the Fieldpiece probes after a love hate but there all dialed in and rock. HOME RUN!!!!!
A norcal besides the app issue, how are your fieldpiece probes holding up? Dave have you had them over a year? I appreciate any information.
Ron White there like 2 years now no issues at all.
Thanks dave. I appreciate the information.
@@whitesheatingairappliancer7101 does it replace digital manifold?
Fieldpiece probes are a beast, I absolutely love mine! About to buy more.
You answered my question. I will be buying the fieldpiece smart probes. Thank you
Glad I watched this before pulling the trigger on the Testo.
This is old.
I imagine stuff changed in 4 years.
Kinda disappointing to see being since I just won the Testo's on Hvac Overtime. Oh well, I still love Testo and I'm excited to receive them... I can't wait to try them out!
How are those Nylon seals holding up on the pressure probes? I've heard some chatter about them not lasting and it has kept me from purchasing them.
So whats the purposes of you walking a mile away from the unit your trouble shooting if the damn tool can reach 100ft thats good enough for me. I have been using my testos for two years with no issues. Dont need to fork out 600 bucks for a fieldpiece or the Uei I'm very pleased with what I payed for my Testo probes and they have working goat
Really I think if theirs any bad weather or if you have the luxury to go back inside the building to get out of the heat that's the real advantage. But you'd still need to go back up to perform any other work.
I've done some looking between fieldpiece and testo. Testo has the better warranty.
It looks like fieldpiece is better on performance. I just worry about spending that kind of money with a 1 year warranty?
So the fieldpiece warranty is 1 year?
Testo warranty is 2 years?
Uei warranty ?
Has anyone used the fieldpiece for over a year and not have any problems?
Thank you Zach for the test.
I've used the fieldpiece on and off for over a year now. I love them and work great with measure quick app.
Had a testo 557s I got in November 2021. got direct sunlight on it in the summer. screen quit working. forced work to replace it. got a new set this June. and now it's August and it quit working. 😒 having to go back to being a simpleton and using only analogs for a while.
This is crazy great video! the choice is clear I will defiantly spend the extra $30-$50 and get the Fieldpiece. Thanks for doing all the walking so we don’t have to!
Call me crazy but I still like testo 🤷🏽♂️ cool video
Jason Aguilar testo smart probes changed the game and the testo 550 is still the goat
Yup nothing wrong with mine love them. 👍
Same. Distance has been a winner for the Testo in my experience due to the fieldpiece probes being problematic and inaccurate.
Those are southern clouds. I'll never forget being stationed at Ft. Stewart, GA.
Is it the signal strength .. how would this test do if hook up outside and the indoor unit is in the basement 40 feet away.. i dont care walking in a field.. thats wide open.. i need the signal to go 2 floors down into a concrete basement with electronics... That video id watch,, this one tells me very very little
I think for my job I need to be accurate with my instruments pressure and temperature to diagnose a problem not so concern about the distance because in a building walls and obstruction affect Bluetooth connection.. I would rather have a correct measurements at a short range than a wrong measurement at a further distance away... My job accuracy trumps distance any day...
Why would you need to be that far away in the first place ?
I am going home with the range hahaha!
Commercial jobs, and I've done a few custom homes over 10k Sq.Ft.
Just making something out of nothing
I briefly owned the Fieldpiece probes earlier this summer but quickly retuned them. The connectivity of the set I received was absolutely horrible. Constant dropping out and reconnecting even while nearby my phone. The range was not impressive either. I returned them and bought a Testo 550 and a gen 2 605i. Very happy with both. The 605i does not drop out like the Fieldpiece did and I very much prefer the testo app to the Fieldpiece. I have not done an open air distance test with either set, but I haven’t been disappointed with the 605i, though the range hasn’t blown me away either. I would definitely buy the testos hands down even after seeing this. This video and my experience with the Fieldpiece probes does make wonder if maybe I got a bad set of the Fieldpiece probes and Zack got a bad set of the testos....
Nate Leatherman u did get a bad set of field piece probes. But Zach did not get a bad set of testo. Jon hvac has videos of the new testos and his don’t go as far as Zach’s testos did even. Fp probes are sweet I have two sets and both sets are amazing! Plus there customer support is second to none. If u would of called fp they would of sent u new probes no questions asked then when received u got a shipping label to send your junk ones back.
N8 Da Gr8 thanks for the reply! Unfortunately my confidence in Fieldpiece has been shaken pretty badly at this point. Maybe I’ll give them a try again some day. For now I’m pretty happy with Testo :-)
@@89dhvac If you were using a BT headset or earbuds that would explain everything. Those will mess with all of the smart probes.
I have to ask and i mean no hate by this but why would you care to walk more than 10 feet away? If im checking pressures on a unit thats right in front of me, why would i need to go 30 feet away? I work in residential hvac so i may not use them the same way as others. Just curious to what yalls answers are.
I like r to testo, I have testo 550 and it been great but I’ll try fieldpiece since I’ll need longer range doing roof top
You kinda look like Steve lav's son!
Thanks for the video!
I just bought fieldpiece!🙄
i have the testo probes. the range is not as advertised. i have no clue where they came up with 350 feet. lucky to get 50 or 60.
I use them on apartment buildings and I usually lose the split readings from the 2nd floor unit when I'm on the roof of a 3 story building.
might have to update the filmware via bluetooth
Thank you for sharing
Son of a... I just purchased, and opened the Testo 2nd Gen. I am, very very sad to say the least. I guess that is what happens when you wager on a good horse sometimes. They only show up. I hold on to the hope there will be a Testo supplied BlueTooth repeater for those of us who already took the plunge to make up for it. Should have waited for your review.
Is that the same speed you ran the bases way back when ? Lol ... Fieldpiece knocked it out of the park ...
Eddy I was hoping the Testo probes would put up more of a fight. Yet I haven’t had any range issues with my fp probes.
I dig the super scientific distance measurement
Fieldpiece starts to leak after a year of use. It doesn’t happen to everyone, but majority of the time it does.
Send them back to them, they have covered two of mine that were out of warranty no questions asked
Cool test. I guess the Fieldpiece went beyond the field a piece
I want to see how far they go in a walk in cooler
Killer test bro😉Fieldpiece for the win😎🤘
FP are the best for in door range also
well testo wooo ooo weee fieldpiece is a beast
Can you post the link to the video where you talk about the app side, do you prefer the UEI over the Fieldpiece app?
Well that just confirms that I should get the fieldpiece..
They are in my wish list but since I got the Testo, it may take a while. I have the FP manifold but I have not used them.
Wrong wrong and wrong again testo is more reliable and more accurate
Wow why even bother releasing a second gen that shits the bed like that, why not take more time and ensure they are on par with FP
great video bud .
how do you know if Testo is gen 1 or gen 2? Is Testo 1/2 the price of the Fieldpiece option?
Tresto changed the style of the pressure probes to a 45 degree offset with the 2nd gen. And they changed the hygrometer sensors as well. Their alot narrower and better magnet placement. They are cheaper than fieldpiece.
Have you ever tried the Sporlan app and probes?
I have used both the sporlan smart probes and the pro R. Good quality tools but no air sensors and the app is lacking.
You are awesome...LOL
Does the probes replaces the digital manifold?
It's personal preferences. I use the probes with a backseat core depressor and an extra port so i can attach a hose. It's a lot less possible leak points that could have you chasing your tail when looking for a leak or putting a system under vacuum. I don't use a manifold gauge anymore
I like Testo
Nathan Peterson u like 3rd place as well?
@@n8dagr85 FP has limited tools for their setup. Range is just one of many parts to the equation. I like UEI but they also are tool limited. FP though makes a good manometer.
I really don't understand these range tests, who cares? As long as it stays connected when Im standing in front of the damn thing , that's all I need. Its not like Im going to connect them , and then try and diagnose the RTU while sitting in my van driving away to the Starbucks. Maybe , we should be pushing the manufacturer to make probes more durable, more magnetic, more temperature resistant so it doesn't get melted in the heat exchanger while doing a temperature delta , make more of them connect so I can do a complete coil efficiency test with enthalpy including CO2 since everyone seems so focused on co2 readings.
It does the range test
Sometimes you need the wireless function. I like it having it when I'm testing a txv so I can monitor superheat
I’m really liking the hat that you’re wearing Zack... 😁
I love that hat man
Tradesman's Shop Talk if you wear it out I’ll send you another one then Zack. 😁 🧢
You know what’s sad is me and you have the same dad body smh time to hit the gym
Man I thought we were gonna see you siting at a bar having a burger and a beer shame I really don’t want to get the fieldpiece I really wanted the Testos to do good I’m trying to get away from fieldpiece for a bunch of reasons
why's that?
Testo was not best-o on distance. Better hurry and catch up.
Love my FP probes.To bad Testo can not get it together!! lol. They could they just want your money and give u a sub par product....
El video sinceramente no tiene sentido. De que sirve tener tanta distancia sin precision? Testo son los mejores productos del mundo. Duela a quien le duela. Saludos.
Testos are still superior in reliability and accuracy 🤷🏼♂️
do you still need analog gauges if you buy the testo probes?
No, you can use a ball valve with valve core remover tool if you want to charge. Theirs really no need to have those big analog gauges anymore.
Which one generates the most RF radiation? Lol.