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View Poll Results: Will you attend this FREE 1-day course if your schedule permits?
Yes, if my schedule permits, I will attend this FREE course. 19 48.72%
No, I'm not interested in inspecting with infrared cameras. 6 15.38%
No, I'm not interested because I don't want to travel to Denver. 14 35.90%
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Old 2/17/07, 6:11 AM
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Default Re: Who will attend a FREE 1-day Intro to Infrared Camera Inspections course in Denver?

I'll stay over ftom the commercial class...
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Old 3/2/07, 11:58 PM
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Default Re: Who will attend a FREE 1-day Intro to Infrared Camera Inspections course in Denver?

Do we have any update on this class. If its going to happen or not? If anyone knows more info, please let me know. Thanks



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Old 3/3/07, 7:35 AM
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Default Re: Who will attend a FREE 1-day Intro to Infrared Camera Inspections course in Denver?

I would defintely come and even pay some for a course that would certify me as a themographer.

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Old 3/3/07, 11:22 AM
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Default Re: Who will attend a FREE 1-day Intro to Infrared Camera Inspections course in Denver?

sign me up for 3-day course



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Old 3/4/07, 11:07 PM
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Default Re: Who will attend a FREE 1-day Intro to Infrared Camera Inspections course in Denver?

I'll be there. My vote's for 3-day.




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Old 3/5/07, 2:03 PM
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Default Re: Who will attend a FREE 1-day Intro to Infrared Camera Inspections course in Denver?

Here is the outline for the 1-day course:

Course Outline


8:30a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
I. Introductions
II. IR Cameras
A. Low-End Cameras vs. High-End Cameras
B. Thermal Sensitivity
C. Lens Selection
D. HomeSafe Equipment
i. IR Camera
ii. Acoustic Sensors
III. How IR and Acoustic Technology Fit into the Inspection Process
A. Traditional Inspection Plus Advanced Inspection
B. HomeSafe Inspection Protocol
C. How an IR Camera Sees Moisture
i. Evaporative Effect
ii. Optimizing Image
D. Interpreting Images
E. Material Thermal Properties
F. R-Value

Break – 10:00a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
IV. What Can Be Seen with an IR Camera?
A. Moisture
i. Hidden Leaks
ii. Sources of Leaks
iii. Condensation
B. Electrical Deficiencies
C. Insulation Deficiencies
D. Rodent Trails
V. What Can Be Heard with the Acoustic Sensor?
A. Human Hearing
i. Frequency
ii. Amplitude
iii. Noise vs. Music
B. Sound
i. Air-Borne Vs. Structure-Borne
ii. Types
iii. General Properties
C. Termite Sounds
i. Frequency of the Acoustic Detector
ii. Capturing Termite Sounds


Lunch – 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
VI. A Brief History of the IR Camera
VII. IR and Acoustic Standards of Practice
VIII. Incorporating IR and Acoustic Findings into the Home Inspection Report
A. Reporting Your Findings
B. Inserting Pictures into your Report
IX. Pricing the inspection

Break – 3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
X. Marketing to Realtors
XI. Closing the deal during a phone inquiry
XII. Reducing the inspector’s liability
XIII. Technical support



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Old 3/11/07, 11:20 PM
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Default Re: Who will attend a FREE 1-day Intro to Infrared Camera Inspections course in Denver?

It looks like from the schedule that this is being presented by:

http://www.homesafeinspection.com/

Is that correct?
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Old 3/14/07, 1:29 AM
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Default Re: Who will attend a FREE 1-day Intro to Infrared Camera Inspections course in Denver?

I would attend a two or three day course.
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Old 3/18/07, 5:06 PM
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Default Re: Who will attend a FREE 1-day Intro to Infrared Camera Inspections course in Denver?

I have just purchased a camera from Michael at Inspection Depot. He is giving a free days training with the camera.

I would still be very interested in going to Denver if NACHI also does a course.



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