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<p>As a few have mentioned, the cheaper IR thermometers are pretty
good depending on what you're using them for. I have one that I
bought at Costco a few years ago for about $30 or so. It's been
great -- I've used it to measure cylinder head temperatures,
exhaust temperatures on different cylinder banks, household stuff,
etc. I'd try a cheap one before buying the Fluke so when you do
eventually buy the Fluke, you won't have to loan it out or use it
outside in the rain.</p>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 2019-03-07 9:06 a.m., Old Dirtbeard
via Shop-talk wrote:<br>
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Hi guys,</div>
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<div style=""><font face="Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif"
color="#000000"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></font></div>
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<div style=""><font face="Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif"
color="#000000"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Of course you
can find IR
</span>thermometers<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> like </span></font><span
style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: Calibri,
Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;">Etekcity
Lasergrip 774 for $16 with similar specs. </span></div>
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<div style=""><span style="text-align: center;"><font
face="Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#555555"><span
style="font-size: 12pt;">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/</span>features<span
style="font-size: 12pt;"> do you consider most relevant
for day-to--day work in the shop? </span></font></span></div>
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<div style=""><span style="text-align: center;"><font
face="Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#555555"><span
style="font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></font></span></div>
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<div style=""><span style="text-align: center;"><font
face="Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#555555"><span
style="font-size: 12pt;">To be frank, I probably also will
use for home heating, insulation, etc., work as well.</span></font></span></div>
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<div style=""><span style="text-align: center;"><font
face="Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#555555"><span
style="font-size: 12pt;">I would appreciate feedback on
any of your experiences. Thank you.</span></font></span></div>
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