Testo Smart Probes Models 0563-0004/115i/510i/805i Heating Set Review

Today I am reviewing a specific set of Testo’s new Smart Probe Line. The Testo Smart Probes in question are the Testo 115i Wireless Pipe Clamp, Testo 510i Wireless Differential Manometer, and the Testo 805i Wireless Infrared Thermometer. All of these Testo Smart Probes handle tasks spanning from residential and commercial heating and cooling, residential and commercial refrigeration, diagnosing AC system issues, preventing motor overheating, diagnosing breaker boxes, checking ducts and registers, and more – all while completely avoiding messy wires and bulky equipment.

All of the Testo Smart Probes use wireless Bluetooth to communicate with your Android and Apple smartphone or tablet devices. To use the Smart Probes, the user must first download the Testo Smart Probes App from the Google Play store or Apple store respectively. The app itself features wizards, tutorials, automatic calculations, custom reports, picture support, comment support, PDF/Excel file exports, and supports the connection of up to 6 Testo Smart Probes at once. The connection of up to 6 probes at once is where the Testo Smart Probes become truly versatile. Just imagine being able to monitor 6 different readings at once.

The Testo 115i is a wireless pipe clamp thermometer that is great for measuring pipes in both heating and cooling systems. It measures pipes ranging from 0.25” to 1.5” in diameter and features a measurement range from -58 °F to 302 °F. The Testo 510i is designed to measure airflow, static pressure, volume flow, and measure manifold pressure.  The Testo 510i also has magnetic backing so you can place it and forget about it while you wirelessly read its measurements. The Testo 805i is a non-contact infrared thermometer that measures from -22°F to 482°F, features a 10:1 distance to spot ratio, and features a circular laser guide to help illustrate to the user just what exactly they are measuring with the infrared beam. For instance, if the user is further away from his/her target, the circular laser guide will appear larger, if the user is closer to his/her target, the circular laser guide will be a smaller circle. The Testo 0563-0004 Wireless Hydronic Heating Test Kit includes all of the Testo Smart Probes that I listed: 115i, 510i, and the 805i.

How many times have you had to carry heavy, bulky, and awkward wires and cables up and down ladders?

Check out this video overviewing the Testo Smart Probes to see them in action!