[Shop-talk] IR thermomemters

[Tim .]

I have a Mastercool #52224-SP. I bought it for under $100 -- I want to say $75. I do not remember where I got it. It was initially bought/used when the R16 in my Roadster was overheating. It worked fine for what I needed it for then.

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Subject: [Shop-talk] IR thermomemters

Hi guys,

I want to acquire a IR thermometer for motorcycle/automotive work--it does not need to be certified. I am looking at the Fluke 62 MAX Plus IR for about $144. I think it would be great.

Of course you can find IR thermometers like Etekcity Lasergrip 774 for $16 with similar specs.

Frankly I am more interested in buying a quality tools than saving money here, but I am curious for those of you who use them, what actual specs/features do you consider most relevant for day-to--day work in the shop?

For example, I have notions of using it for monitoring exhaust temperatures on motorcycle engines for tuning purposes, so I am thinking a scale of >1000 degrees F probably would be useful.

To be frank, I probably also will use for home heating, insulation, etc., work as well.

I would appreciate feedback on any of your experiences.  Thank you.


best,


doug
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