Film. Central Heating Inspection in Iceland

May 06, 2024 | David Campos

In the town of Akranes, just outside Reykjavik, Iceland, HB Technology Services ehf., led by Haraldur Baldursson, Andri Haraldsson, and Magnus Mar Bjornsson Sleight, is conducting central heating pipe inspection. They are using the low-weight Comet X-ray ECO 200DS.

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