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Old 11/22/11, 2:45 PM
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Here are a couple of images taken today of a problem I was called out on I was surprised at the result as I had not placed much thought about temp difference and the seasons in relation to this particular problem. Out door ambient was 42 degrees F. and indoor ambient was 70 degrees F There are two words that describe the problem in both images what are the mystery words I am looking for. If I provide more information the answer will be obvious
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Old 11/22/11, 2:49 PM
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How about some digital images?
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Old 11/22/11, 2:54 PM
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How about some digital images?
No way Hosea the digital would be obvious even to the blind



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Old 11/22/11, 3:11 PM
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One more bit of info that may or may not help it was overcast when the images were taken no solar loading



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Old 11/22/11, 3:57 PM
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Two words that describe the problem = Charley Bottger


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Old 11/22/11, 4:58 PM
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Two more clues the images were taken on the exterior and were of a substance.
Come on Andersen McKenna don't know



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Water run off from melting snow on a balcony /deck above?



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Old 11/22/11, 5:14 PM
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Water run off from melting snow on a balcony /deck above?
Sorry this is Okla no snow this time of year
BTW would not cold water be blue in the image as it was taken on the exterior 42 degrees F.
Thanks for the response at least your thinking



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Old 11/22/11, 5:23 PM
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AC unit on the roof?



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Old 11/22/11, 5:28 PM
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Vent for the furnace kicking out the condensation?



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Old 11/22/11, 5:56 PM
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Vent for the furnace kicking out the condensation?
Nope



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AC unit on the roof?
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some okie running a hose up there looking for roof leaks?



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Sorry this is Okla no snow this time of year
BTW would not cold water be blue in the image as it was taken on the exterior 42 degrees F.
Thanks for the response at least your thinking
No experience with IR... yet.

I was thinking that the melting snow (say from direct sun exposure) would be warmer than the temp of the exterior cladding. Forgot to note your location You have to admit, not much to go on.



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Leaking duct work?



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