Infrared Thermometer and Thermal Leak Detector

[BrentB]

just a fyi


Tanga offers the Infrared Thermometer and Thermal Leak Detector for $12.99 plus $2.99 for shipping. That's $3 below our July mention and $7 below the lowest total price we could find for a similar device elsewhere. This device is purported to protect your home from energy loss by evaluating temperature changes in a room. It operates on two AAA batteries (included)

Specs
Temperature Range: -58~330℉ (-50~626℃)
Accuracy: ±1.5%or±1.5℃
Distance Spot Ratio: 12:1
Emissivity: 0.95 pre-set
Resolution: 0.1℃or0.1℉
Response Time & Wavelength: 500ms & (8-14)um
Repeatability: ±1%or±0.1℃(1.8℉)
℃/℉ Selection
Data Hold Function
Laser Target Pointer Selection
Backlight Display Selection
Auto Power Shut Off
Low Battery Indication
Continuous Measurement

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[Sunbeam]

I don't have this one (got mine at Autozone or maybe Radio Shack, I forget), but I sure do like having an IR thermometer along when on the road or water. All kinds of handy uses. (For years I wanted one when we had them at work, but they were pretty expensive. Now they are so affordable )

[BrentB]

I have an Extech mini IR thermometer model IR250 (about $20)

It is accurate and the best readings occur when holding it close about 6 - 12 inches to the item being checked

ex
42.5 C calibrated thermometer is 42.4 C with IR unit
36.0 C is 36.3 C
50.0 C is 50.2 C
55.0 is 55.0

I checked a few equipment thermometers this am and each one is calibrated once a year to a NIST reference thermometer and thermometer testing machine.

The IR thermometer is very accurate and affordable

[tsturm]

[Byrdman]

Thanks for the info on this. I love mine especially when on extended hauls and checking bearing & tire temps. Do not even have to get your hand dirty and a lot more accurate. I have dropped mine a few times so I think now would be a good time to re-order. I use it too when grilling/cooking out. Have not thought about monitoring release temp rather than flame and burn temps...but I still try to learn new things each day! Thanks!