Effective and important airtightness measurements
Blower Door is an effective measurement solution for checking the airtightness of buildings using positive and negative pressure, measuring air flows between different parts of a building and performing tightness tests in ventilation ducts. The aim of these tightness tests is to detect air leaks that can cause draughts and condensation as well as unnecessary energy consumption. Measurements can also be taken as part of the design of mechanical ventilation systems.
The parts of the Blower Door from Retrotec
Fan
Used to pressurize the building. The robust fan (with a 10-year warranty on the shell) is precision calibrated, has convenient rotary controls and can withstand high air pressures without deforming or cracking.
Differential pressure gauges
Ergonomic and easy-to-use gauge with built-in Wi-Fi. Features color-coded connections, apps for practice and leak testing, and high-resolution touchscreen with real-time display of pressure value curves.
Door panel
Easily mounted together with the fan in the front door opening. Consists of a powerful aluminum frame and specially developed door cloth that allows very accurate pressure values.
Software
Fantestic is a PC software for Windows that can be used to remotely control the pressure gauge from a computer and perform fully automated tightness tests and generate automatic test reports.
How density tests are carried out
- Frame, door cloth and fan mounted in front door
- Interior doors are open, exterior doors and windows closed
- Kitchen fan and ventilation kept off
- Air is blown in/out to create over/under pressure
- Average values to achieve certain over/under pressure = measure of the tightness of the house
Free course included!
A full-day course in airtightness testing is included in the purchase of the Blower Door models retrotec 5100 and retrotec 300. The course is held at Nordtec in Gothenburg and is led by an experienced expert who goes through the basics of airtight construction and shows how to carry out a tightness test and locate any air leaks.
See exactly where there is air leakage
A Retrotec Blower Door is great for performing tightness tests in residential and commercial buildings. But to pinpoint the exact location of air leaks in a house, you need a thermal imaging camera. We have thermal imaging cameras from Testo that quickly give you thermal images that clearly reveal where there are leaks. Check out the range and find the right camera that can help you detect invisible defects, to ensure high indoor comfort and low energy consumption.
Blower Door in practice!
With powerful fans in door panels – so-called Blower Doors – Olle Syrén
at AEM Byggkonsult checks the airtightness of residential and commercial properties. Partly to
confirm builders’ energy calculations, partly to detect any air leaks.
All products
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Blower Door – retrotec 5100
75 290:- Art.nr 3940 1002Blower Door with textile panel, aluminum frame and 5000 series fan with digital pressure gauge.- Accredited fan calibration according to ISO 17025
- Easy to assemble, easy to use
- Density testing course included!
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Blower Door – retrotec 300
69 990:- Art.nr 3940 0301Blower Door retrotec 300 with red aluminum frame and digital pressure gauge- Fan package - 300 series
- Accredited fan calibration according to ISO 17025
- Low fan weight
- Density testing course included!
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DucTester 350x – leak testing of ventilation ducts
69 990:- Art.nr 3940 0350Tightness tester for ventilation ducts- Color-coded channels
- Everything you need is included
- Fast assembly and disassembly
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Measuring set with Blower Door and thermal imaging camera testo 860i
79 950:- Art.nr 0140 0860A complete measurement kit for tightness testing of buildings using a thermal imaging camera in combination with Blower Door systems.- Blower Door retrotec 5100 (included)
- Thermal imaging camera testo 860i (included)
- Basic course in thermography (included)
- Airtightness testing course (included)
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Measuring set with Blower Door and thermal imaging camera testo 868s
89 985:- Art.nr 0140 0868 EA complete measurement kit for tightness testing of buildings using a thermal imaging camera in combination with Blower Door systems.- Blower Door retrotec 5100 (included)
- Thermal imaging camera testo 868s (included)
- Basic course in thermography (included)
- Airtightness testing course (included)
Smart complements
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testo 860i – measuring set with wireless thermal imaging camera
5 295:- Art.nr 0563 0860Wireless thermal imaging camera that works with your mobile and displays the thermal image via the testo Smart app- Easy and fast determination of Delta T in the thermal image using the application-specific measurement functions DeltaHeat and DeltaCool
- Razor-sharp thermal images thanks to high IR resolution (256 x 192 pixels)
- Everything is easy with the testo Smart app: simple handling and easy documentation via email directly at the measurement site
- Flexible handling through wireless use or one-hand operation, directly connected to a smartphone
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AirTracer smoke generator – simple and effective leak detection
2 995:- Art.nr 3940 0100AirTracer is a handheld smoke generator that helps you quickly and accurately identify air leaks in buildings
- Heating time 1 second
- Continuous smoke generation
- The evaporator can be easily replaced if necessary
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Tiny S – smoke machine
11 450:- Art.nr 3940 0800Tiny S is a smoke machine with small dimensions, low weight and minimal liquid consumption.
- Heating time 1 second
- Continuous smoke generation
- Adjustable smoking time
- The evaporator can be easily replaced if necessary
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Fan bag for Blower Door
4 555:- Art.nr 3940 0211This hard-sided case is specially designed for Retrotec fans (models 1000/2000/3000/5000/6000). The bag securely encloses the fan and closes with Velcro strips that also serve as a handle. The hard cover and practical height mean that the bag can also be used as a table top for laptops and measuring instruments in the workplace.- Dimensions: 35.5 x 66 x 63.5 cm (14″ x 26″ x 25″)
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Set of pump and sealing balloons
1 125:- Art.nr 3940 0001The balloons are placed in openings of air diffusers and inflated quickly to block ventilation ducts during tightness measurements. This is a convenient and effective solution that saves a lot of time compared to taping, which is a common method of sealing donuts.- 10 balloons (Diameter max 250 mm, min 100 mm. Thickness 1 mm)
- Pump
- Valve
