Uploaded January 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
We all know that exposure to high levels of CO is extremely dangerous, and can even be deathly. Making it crucial to measure Carbon Monoxide and combustion levels in your surrounding area, especially when working around fuel-burning appliances or flue gas conditions. Given this, our mission is to provide HVAC technicians and contractors with a better understanding of the theories of combustion, CO safety standards, and environmental compliance in commercial and residential fuel-burning appliances. We can help!
Recently, we teamed up with Testo to host an informative webinar! We provide you with detailed combustion testing recommendations and OEM specifications on different types of burners to ascertain and to make the right measurements, to interpret these measurement results, and take corrective action to ensure safe and efficient operation of the combustion process. In addition, We’ll review the current and recommended standards for CO safety in ambient air and in flue gas conditions.
This webinar addresses the following issues:
Why is Testing CO/Combustion Important?
Basic Theories of Combustion & CO Safety
Recommended and Typical Test Results
Making Good Measurements of the Following Parameters…
Net Temperature, Oxygen (O2), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Stack Draft, NOx, NO, NO2, SO2
Care & Service of Combustion Analyzers
New Testing Technologies (Testo 300)
Are you looking for some general testing advice? We suggest starting with the basics:
Test In (as found) / Test Out (as left)
Test from building entry to combustion process for CO
Be prepared for other tests (∆T, ∆P, CO ambient)
Always follow Manufacturer‘s Specifications when available
Document all work
Understand how your instruments work, handle them properly and maintain them.
Knowing what to test is essential:
Pressure: Confirmation or setting of gas pressures
Excess Air: Needed to show complete combustion, but high values indicate high heat stack loss – poor efficiency.
Temperature (ambient and stack): Needed to determine efficiency
Draft pressure: Confirms the proper venting of combustibles out of the flue, an appliance has 5 minutes to prove draft under ANSI standards
Oxygen (%O2): primarily determines complete combustion
Carbon Dioxide (%CO2): the maximized value relative to efficiency and “ideal combustion” but does not necessarily indicate complete combustion.
Carbon Monoxide (CO): lethal gas formed from incomplete combustion
Efficiency: represents the total amount of heat available from the fuel minus the losses from the gasses going up the stack
We cover this in more detail along with even important information.
At ITM, we’re ready to guide and support you in making the right choice for you and your needs. Our mission is to empower you with the information required to make decisions based on your specific situation. Given this, we encourage you to watch our informative webinar on The Importance of CO/Combustion Testing with Testo.
Check out the Testo solutions mentioned in this webinar: bit.ly/3Hcn9sr
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We all know that exposure to high levels of CO is extremely dangerous, and can even be deathly. Making it crucial to measure Carbon Monoxide and combustion levels in your surrounding area, especially when working around fuel-burning appliances or flue gas conditions. Given this, our mission is to provide HVAC technicians and contractors with a better understanding of the theories of combustion, CO safety standards, and environmental compliance in commercial and residential fuel-burning appliances. We can help!
Recently, we teamed up with Testo to host an informative webinar! We provide you with detailed combustion testing recommendations and OEM specifications on different types of burners to ascertain and to make the right measurements, to interpret these measurement results, and take corrective action to ensure safe and efficient operation of the combustion process. In addition, We’ll review the current and recommended standards for CO safety in ambient air and in flue gas conditions.
This webinar addresses the following issues:
Why is Testing CO/Combustion Important?
Basic Theories of Combustion & CO Safety
Recommended and Typical Test Results
Making Good Measurements of the Following Parameters…
Net Temperature, Oxygen (O2), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Stack Draft, NOx, NO, NO2, SO2
Care & Service of Combustion Analyzers
New Testing Technologies (Testo 300)
Are you looking for some general testing advice? We suggest starting with the basics:
Test In (as found) / Test Out (as left)
Test from building entry to combustion process for CO
Be prepared for other tests (∆T, ∆P, CO ambient)
Always follow Manufacturer‘s Specifications when available
Document all work
Understand how your instruments work, handle them properly and maintain them.
Knowing what to test is essential:
Pressure: Confirmation or setting of gas pressures
Excess Air: Needed to show complete combustion, but high values indicate high heat stack loss – poor efficiency.
Temperature (ambient and stack): Needed to determine efficiency
Draft pressure: Confirms the proper venting of combustibles out of the flue, an appliance has 5 minutes to prove draft under ANSI standards
Oxygen (%O2): primarily determines complete combustion
Carbon Dioxide (%CO2): the maximized value relative to efficiency and “ideal combustion” but does not necessarily indicate complete combustion.
Carbon Monoxide (CO): lethal gas formed from incomplete combustion
Efficiency: represents the total amount of heat available from the fuel minus the losses from the gasses going up the stack
We cover this in more detail along with even important information.
At ITM, we’re ready to guide and support you in making the right choice for you and your needs. Our mission is to empower you with the information required to make decisions based on your specific situation. Given this, we encourage you to watch our informative webinar on The Importance of CO/Combustion Testing with Testo.
Check out the Testo solutions mentioned in this webinar: bit.ly/3Hcn9sr
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Website: itm.com
Email: information@ITM.com
Instagram: instagram.com/itm_instruments
Facebook: facebook.com/itminstruments
Twitter: twitter.com/ITMinstruments
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