Infra red temp gun source?

[hornet]

I think i need to get myself an infra red temp gun, any good places to get them? Now i found this 1 on ebay, only like $40 but would it be worth it? I know you only get what you pay for but for an in-between temp gun till i can afford a more expensive model would it be fine?

 

[Blackstik]

I got the $40 one off eBay, it's not all that accurate. Used it on my mums forehead and said she was only 34 degrees. As a stop gap until you get a decent one I'm sure it would be reasonably ok. I intended to use it full time but I think I will invest in a dual probe thermometer from the herp shop instead.

 

[Grunter023]

I got mine from Snake Ranch at an expo. They are compact and only $40 and work great.

 

[hornet]

only a few degrees out aint too bad. I have a few of those dual probe thermo's but i dont trust them 100% which is why i want a temp gun. If y

 

[Banjo]

If you want a good quality one, I could get one from work for around $2000.00, takes infrared pictures as well. But the on for $40.00 sounds alright it should be within a 1 degree for accuracy.

 

[hornet]

$2k lol i was looking at the $100-$300 ones but mayb the cheapies will be good enough in the long term after all

 

[remington]

Hey mate I got the DIGITECH Non-contact Digital Thermometer from herp shop it works great and its ive had the mini ones before there no where near as good as this thing its $120

 

[abnrmal91]

the cheap ones are accurate enough for reptiles, you don't need to know down to 31.015C I got one of ebay and it works fine for me

 

[spotlight]

mate contact your local mechanic and as him where he gets his from,much cheaper that way as reptile shops boost the price, i got mine from snap-on tools but it is the top of the range and you can find cheaper out there.

 

[dee4]

Dick Smiths.

 

[jack]

I got the $40 one off eBay, it's not all that accurate. Used it on my mums forehead and said she was only 34 degrees. As a stop gap until you get a decent one I'm sure it would be reasonably ok. I intended to use it full time but I think I will invest in a dual probe thermometer from the herp shop instead.

that seems to be accurate, normal range is 31 to 35 for human foreheads, 35.6 is considered fever (the things you learn when your kids are sick!)

 

[MissFord]

that seems to be accurate, normal range is 31 to 35 for human foreheads, 35.6 is considered fever (the things you learn when your kids are sick!)

Don't know where u heard that from but it's common knowledge the average temp of healthy humans is 37 degrees celcius... Can any one back that up? Lol

 

[abnrmal91]

37c is core temp, the skin temp varies depending on outside air temp

 

[Ramsayi]

Jaycar for around $100

 

[dangles]

Try a hobby shop for the compact ones. The nitro rc guys use them to measure head temps.

Depending on the material reflecting the ir you will get diff temps from the guns. There is an amicity (sp) setting which can be changed to get closer to the true temp

 

[bigfella77]

I have a two of the cheap I.R temp guns to check engine temps on nitro engines.
If I use both I can get temp differences of upto 15 degrees on the one engine.
Spend a bit extra on a good one, Around the hundred dollar mark you will start seeing some reliability in them.

 

[wranga]

tandy, dick smiths, jaycar, or snap on tools. but expect to pay alittle more for the snap on one

 

[AirCooled]

Fluke Food Pro Laser Temperature Gun

Temperature: -30 °C to 200 °C
AccuracyAssumes ambient operating temperature of 23 °C ±2 °)Between 0 °C and 65 °C: ±1 °C
Below 0 °C : ±1 ° ±0.1 degree/degree
Above 65 °C): ±1.5 % of reading
Response time: <500 ms after initial reading
Spectral Response: 8-14 microns
Emissivity: Pre-set for foodservice applications
Distance to spot size/Optical Resolution (D:S): 2.5:1 @ 90 % energy, typical
Typical working range (target illumination): ˜25 mm to 250 mm
Minimum target size: 12 mm ø
Illumination to IR channel offset: 13 mm
Repeatability: Within accuracy specifications of the unit
Ambient operating range: 0 °C to 50 °C
Relative Humidity: 90 % (+/- 5 %) RH non condensing @ 30 °C
Storage Temperature: -20 °C to 60 °C
Weight: 100 g (with battery)
Dimensions: 150 mm x 30 mm x50 mm
Power: 1 AA alkaline
Battery Life: 10 hours minimum @ 23 °C
Target illumination: High Brightness LED
Display Resolution: 4 digits, 0.2 °C
Displayhold (7seconds):yes
LCD backlit display: no
Temperature display: 4 digits, 0.2 °C resolution
Maximum temperature displayed: no
Timer: no
Environmental Data: IP54 sealing (hand-washable, non-submersible)

Sale Price: $169.00+ GST

 

[fugawi]

We use fluke in refrigeration where temperatures are our livelihoods. Try a refrigeration wholesaler or electrical wholesaler.
PS Optimum temp for beer.........................4 degrees celsius

 

[cracksinthepitch]

Bought mine from BOC for $29 . Check it out John.