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If you own your home I'd say you need a thermal imager. Just the ability to diagnose clogged pipes is priceless.

https://x.com/ThermoInstagram/status/909356506059026432

Also for checking if microwaved food is ready.

+1 to thermal imager. I use mine to locate hot wires, heating and cooling gaps in the roof and around windows, car maintenance, the pizza oven, and its even sensitive enough to ‘see’ studs in the wall.

Priceless on one occasion for finding leaks in the ceiling, which are notoriously hard to pinpoint.

> and its even sensitive enough to ‘see’ studs in the wall.

oooh my. My studfinder is always a little uncertain. I would love a second opinion.

Can also be used for looking at heat leaking into or out of your house via conduction, which can help you determine where there might be more insulation needed, or maybe a particular wall needs more shade in summer.

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