Standard equipment
Your new Pulse system includes the following components as standard:| Component | Quantity | Included Cables |
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| Pulse controller | 1 |
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| Air receiver | 1 |
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| Air compressor | 1 |
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Additional air receivers
A typical UK house will require 1 or 2 air receivers depending on how airtight the property is. Use the air receiver capacity table to estimate the number of air receivers you’ll require.One air receiver is included as standard. Additional air receivers can be purchased at the same time or separately.A single Pulse controller supports up to 3 air receivers using the built-in connection ports, and can support a maximum of 10 air receivers in total using an external PoE+ Ethernet switch when testing large or commercial buildings.
Refer to using multiple air receivers for more information.
Other essential equipment
To competently carry out air leakage tests, you may require other essential items of equipment depending on the airtightness scheme or regime being followed. This may include:- A laser distance meter or other relevant tool for measuring building geometry
- An anemometer for measuring wind speed to assess external test conditions
- A camera or mobile phone for taking records of testing and site conditions
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) as stipulated by your employer, client or a risk assessment
- Door wedges to keep internal fire rated doors open during the test
These items are not included with your Pulse system but can be purchased off-the-shelf separately.