InFraRed Laser Thermometer Promotional Kit MasterCool

[shogun]

http://cgi.ebay.com/InFraRed-Laser-Thermometer-Promotional-Kit-MasterCool_W0QQitemZ7560779783QQcategoryZ50974QQrd Z1QQcmdZViewItem

That looks like a very good price. Anyone knows a better one for less?
I was looking for such a nice thingy a long time.
Common Applications

Electrical troubleshooting
Automotive repair and maintenance
Air conditioner
Science experiment
Manufacturing processes of semiconductor technology
Test terminals on circuits
Perform HVAC energy audits

[Torque]

I don't really know much about them, but we had one in my Highschool chemistry class and it was awesome. One of the coolest things I've seen.

[shogun]

I think it helps a lot. For example if you want to check the cooling system for airpockets. Just aim on the radiator, hoses etc. and you find the differences.
One cylinder bank not running on a V8? Easy: just aim at the 2 exhaust pipes or kats and see the difference in temp.
Maybe one of the electronic gurus can tell us something what they mean by these applications:

Electrical troubleshooting
Test terminals on circuits

[granit_silber]

My local Harbor Freight store carries these (dofferent brand) for 79.95 USD. Don't know where that puts it for you with shipping and import, but Harbor Frieght has a warranty.

-ashley

[Bill R.]

I was buying a new one i would go for a much higher ratio than the one listed there... I'd go for a 30 to 1 or higher made by raytek. The craftsmen one i have now is the same ratio as the one you list and its not precise enough for a lot of purposes.. but it was a gift so i can't complain..






I think it helps a lot. For example if you want to check the cooling system for airpockets. Just aim on the radiator, hoses etc. and you find the differences.
One cylinder bank not running on a V8? Easy: just aim at the 2 exhaust pipes or kats and see the difference in temp.
Maybe one of the electronic gurus can tell us something what they mean by these applications:

Electrical troubleshooting
Test terminals on circuits

[Qube]

IR Temp Gun... got one for $49 USD long time back with case and all. Use it for my R/C (nitro).

[mzarifkar]

At the Fire dept. we have an infrared camera, to look for hidden fires in walls

[shogun]

you need it for a living almost every day, for us backyard hack mechanics it is maybe used occassionally. Maybe I use it more than others because of the cars I have and I help others here from the E32 club and they use my equipment and my place for doing repairs.
But my 'financial controller'-the wife- will not accept a too high price and I have to compromise somehow, although I explained to here that it will be used mainly by her to check the steaks and cakes temperatures etc. :p

Here is a list what I found on the net, maybe someone can comment on them also from his own experience
http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?cgiurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Fws%2 F&fkr=1&from=R8&satitle=laser+thermometer&category0=

Also can someone explain to me how to use it for

Electrical troubleshooting
Test terminals on circuits

@acyre
shipping I have to pay anyway from overseas to Japan. If I use USPS it will not be that expensive. I am not in a hurry.

And yes, I convinced my wife with this useful pic :p
http://www.afterbuy.de/images/28586/A-007-1.jpg

[Garlic Breath]

My company calibrates them. I see all makes and models come through the lab. Raytek, Ircon, Land, Mikron. We have a black body source that can go up to 1700°C

This one is cool looking.
http://www.raytek-northamerica.com/admin/file_handler/2ae6092f570efab9e577de9b6820919c/1011811100/3iscope.jpg

[Bill R.]

8 inches away it measures a 1 inch diameter spot... now if your working on a car and its vfh then you don't even want to be 8 inches away, you'd much rather be 24 inches away to keep the heat away from you but at 24 inches your measuring a spot 3 times as large since it won't hold a tight beam... If for example your trying to measure heat loss in house windows like mine where some are floor to ceiling 13 feet tall you're standing about 6 feet away pointing it at the caulked joints on the window trying to pinpoint leaks.. now with a 30 to 1 unit you can be 30 inches away and still measure a tight 1 inch spot making it easy to move along and spot the area where the leakage is... same with a car you can hold it at a safe distance away from a hot engine while its running but pinpoint small areas... I use mine while cooking steaks but i have to get pretty close to pinpoint the temp of the steak without averaging all the heat around it... same with a pot on a stove, I've measured heat differences on my roof with various white coatings and its fine for that since i'm measuing a large area and just want a general temp... but if i were to buy one i would still buy one that measures to a higher ratio regardless of whether i use in in my work or not.. it just turns out to be worth the extra and much more useful.






you need it for a living almost every day, for us backyard hack mechanics it is maybe used occassionally. Maybe I use it more than others because of the cars I have and I help others here from the E32 club and they use my equipment and my place for doing repairs.
But my 'financial controller'-the wife- will not accept a too high price and I have to compromise somehow, although I explained to here that it will be used mainly by her to check the steaks and cakes temperatures etc. :p

Here is a list what I found on the net, maybe someone can comment on them also from his own experience
http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?cgiurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Fws%2 F&fkr=1&from=R8&satitle=laser+thermometer&category0=

Also can someone explain to me how to use it for

Electrical troubleshooting
Test terminals on circuits

@acyre
shipping I have to pay anyway from overseas to Japan. If I use USPS it will not be that expensive. I am not in a hurry.

And yes, I convinced my wife with this useful pic :p
http://www.afterbuy.de/images/28586/A-007-1.jpg

[shogun]

Thanks my teacher.
6:1 and 8:1 seems to be standard among the usual ones on offer.
This one has 12:1
http://cgi.ebay.com/Infrared-LASER-Digital-Non-Contact-Thermometer-12-1_W0QQitemZ7560556581QQcategoryZ50974QQrdZ1QQcmdZV iewItem
and this one from Australia 10:1 as it says 100 mm at 1000 mm distance.
Price is not that bad in AUS $
http://cgi.ebay.com/Non-Contact-Gun-Thermometer-Infrared-with-laser-guide_W0QQitemZ7560735637QQcategoryZ105805QQrdZ1QQ cmdZViewItem

I am learning. But the more I read,....
This small one has 15:1
http://www.deltatrak.com/15006.pdf
http://cgi.ebay.com/Thermotrace-15006-non-contact-IR-Laser-Thermometer-NR_W0QQitemZ7561268185QQcategoryZ50974QQrdZ1QQcmdZ ViewItem