Beware that the temperature read by the IR guns is dependent on the
emissivity of the surface being measured. These sensors expect a flat black
surface and the temperature they read will be in error on any other surface
color or finish. The error is usually small but can be a significant
percentage when emissivity is far off what is expected by the sensor.
I have a Raytec Minitemp that I use everyday for work. It expects an
emissivity of .95 (1.0 is a true black body). When measuring component
temperatures I always apply a black label or color a spot with a black
sharpie to get more accurate readings. The difference can be several
percent between a natural finish piece of aluminum and the same surface
colored black.
Frank in Cloverdale
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tigers-bounces+itswonderful=comcast.net@autox.team.net
> [mailto:tigers-bounces+itswonderful=comcast.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf
> Of Tiger Man
> Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 10:10 AM
> To: Steve Ralsten; tigers@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Tigers] How hot is hot ?
>
> If you can, borrow someone's infrared (sometimes called laser) temp gauge,
> and point it at something like the brass of the temp sender unit. You may
> find that your temp gauge is off by 10-20 degrees. Mine reads about 210,
> where the infrared thermometer tells me it really is 195 at the sending
> unit.
>
> If that is the problem, I believe there are a couple articles about how to
> build a solid state voltage regulator for your gauges that will make them
> more accurate
>
> Steve
>
>
> > Got my new baby delivered by truck this afternoon and took her for a
> warm
> > evening
> > So Cal drive. On the hiway temp gauge indicated 180 or so but going two
> > blocks at a time red light
> > to red light to red light she was a bit over 200, maybe 210. External
> temp
> > was about 92.
> > Car has a stock radiator and 4 blade fan. At what point is temperature a
> > concern ?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Steve
> > B9473720
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