International. Bacharach, Inc., a provider of HVAC/R gas instrumentation and combustion analysis solutions, announces voluntary compliance with AHRI 1260 for its Insight Plus and InTech portable combustion analyzers.
The recently ratified AHRI 1260 specifies the requirements for the performance rating of portable combustion analyzers that measure specific flue gas products of heating appliances for residential and light commercial applications using fuels such as natural gas, propane and light and heavy fuel oil. Performance parameters include measurement range, resolution, accuracy, response time, and ease of use. Compliance with the standard ensures an objective level of performance as determined by industry experts.
The AHRI 1260 is very similar to the European standard EN 50379, with the exception of a combustion efficiency equation for North America. Bacharach analyzers are also certified according to EN 50379 and use the Siegert efficiency equation for Europe. The release of the new standard provides additional confidence to the HVAC contractor that their flue gas measurements are accurate and consistent across all AHRI 1260 compliant analyzers.
Bacharach Insight Plus and InTech combustion analyzers allow HVAC technicians to inspect and tune residential and commercial furnaces and boilers for optimal performance. The analyzers are compatible with pre-calibrated and field-replaceable sensors, allowing them to be calibrated by simply changing the sensors instead of using calibration gas or sending them to factory calibration. These instruments also have high-resolution displays that allow data transfer to a mobile app via QR code for reporting.
