I saw a nice IR thermometer at Radio Shack for $50.00. Does anyone use an IR and what is a good one. Trying to find a good one, but at a good price.
IR Thermometer
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I have a "Alltrade" one that my son gave me for Christmas. I think it was from Costco for about $50.
Rated temperature range is -40F to +932F
It seems to work well, and has a laser pointer. It also works at long distances as long as the target diameter is 1/10 the distance or bigger.
Except for the color and labels it looks just like this one. The Alltrade also has a bigger temperature range than that one.
[ July 05, 2005, 10:41 AM: Message edited by: XS650 ]
Rated temperature range is -40F to +932F
It seems to work well, and has a laser pointer. It also works at long distances as long as the target diameter is 1/10 the distance or bigger.
Except for the color and labels it looks just like this one. The Alltrade also has a bigger temperature range than that one.
[ July 05, 2005, 10:41 AM: Message edited by: XS650 ]
29.99 at harbor freight, quality unknown
I have one of the Ratshack IR thermometers, I wish I had a laser thermometer. The IR unit is only good for close range. When the esoteric battery goes so will the RatShack thermometer.
I have a Raytec MiniTemp. It was around 70 bucks a year or so ago. I like it.
I would look for a few key features like distance to spot size of 10:1, temp range/accuracy, laser sighting system. Something like the the Raytek MiniTemp MT6 might fit your needs.
http://www.raytek-northamerica.com/cat.html?cat_id=2.3.5
http://www.infrared-usa.com
http://www.raytek-northamerica.com/cat.html?cat_id=2.3.5
http://www.infrared-usa.com
I'll second the Raytec Minitemp, they seem to be well made for a decent price. I got mine through MSC for use at work, a really handy device to have.
Thanks to all for the info. I did find the Raytek MT6 by Fluke for $72.90 including shipping at www.thetoolwarehouse.net.
Time for an early Christmas, if I can get my wife to look at the info.
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