IR thermometer

[SuperRad]

FYI, on sellout.woot.com they have a infrared Thermometer for 14 plus 5 dollar shipping.

http://sellout.woot.com/Default.aspx?WootSaleId=5213&ts=1207057052&sig=a2a5b123d5fdae3f

 

[Dave Weldon]

Howdy,

Here's another cheapie one...

It has a 6:1 distance to spot ratio for $20.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=93984

They usually have another one that is has a less desirable 1:1 ratio for $10 but it's not listed at the moment.

Shop online or try the one near you:

PHOENIX NORTH, AZ 4925 W.BELL RD, STE C8 602-843-3900
PHOENIX, AZ 6135-3 N. 35TH AVE 602-864-0580
TEMPE, AZ 1860E. WARNER RD #103 480-491-5756

 

[Dyesub Dave]

FYI, on sellout.woot.com they have a infrared Thermometer for 14 plus 5 dollar shipping.

http://sellout.woot.com/Default.aspx?WootSaleId=5213&ts=1207057052&sig=a2a5b123d5fdae3f

Hey ... from what I can find this is a great price for this infrared thermometer. The only problem for me is they don't ship to Canada. If somebody is going to order one and can get an extra one I'll pay you through Paypal for your cost and shipping to me!

Let me know!!

Thanks ... Dyesub Dave.

 

[Dave Weldon]

Howdy,

Here's another cheapie infrared digital thermometer from Harbor Freight Tools. It's on sale for $10. It has the less desirable 1:1 distance to spot ratio than their 6:1 $20 one. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=93983

 

[Sean1978]

I calibrate things like this for a living guys, I/R thermometers probably suck for your application. What sort of accuracy are you looking for? In a controlled test enviorment (pointing directly at a flat black surface) are usually +/- 2.5F.

I calibrate some of the more expensive ones (Fluke, Raytech) I couldn't see a harbor freight I/R thermometer being very accurate at all.

Most of the electronic reptile thermometers with remote sensors are a lot more accurate.

I can go into more detail with this if you guys would like tomorow.

 

[Dave Weldon]

...usually +/- 2.5F...

Howdy,

Yep, that's right on for accuracy. We can live with that. Repeatability is also a biggie for our app. too. The infrared temps guns give us a better insight into the chameleon's actual temp rather than just the heat absorbed by the remote temp sensor at its location. The remote sensors are great for monitoring the ambient temps, especially the min/max temps which are critical in understanding nighttime drops and daytime peaks. I can't live without both temp sensors .

If you are in a Cal Lab then you probably play with some of my equipment. I'm a Field Apps Engineer with Agilent Technologies. Need a 90GHz BW sampling scope for $100K ?