Wondering which infrared temp gun I should get.

[zubzub]

what kind of "distant to spot ratio" (!?!) is necccessary?  Also is there a big dif in the entry level ones and the more expensive ones? Are the high end ones neccessary for basic trouble shooting bearings, brakes etc...?  Gracias as always, Patrick.

[JackConrad]

I got mine several years ago at NAPA, I think about $60. Mine ios a 6:1 ratio (1" spot when 6"from gun, 2"@12". etc.).  If I was doing it agaijn, I would get a 12:1. Jack

[tekebird]

i got a few small ones at harbor freight...they were on sale for 2.99, after some testing they are pretty accurate accross the temp spectrum +/- 2 degrees against a real thermometer

[jjrbus]

http://www.busconversions.com/bbs/index.php?topic=3219.0

[Nick Badame Refrig/ACC]

Hi Zub,

Here is the one that I use,got it from my friend "Buck" about 40 years ago..

Nick-

[Nick Badame Refrig/ACC]

Just Kidding... "I think"

I use a Raytek, been through all the cheapies and accuracy is important.

Nick-

Raytek Laser Temp Gun ST 60 Pro

[Dreamscape]

I bought a Fluke 62 Mini for $100 and love it!

[Sammy]

I bought the mini Raytek gun online for $40, yes it is new,not refurb.
Works just fine for what I need it to do. Helps me diagnose and troubleshoot braking system,cooling system,trans temp and wheel issues.
Very satisfied with it.

[luvrbus]

zubzub, you can buy a Mastercool made by Raytek 12 to 1 for 50 bucks from www.ackits.com  comes with case and a hand held thermometer

If you can make this link work they have a article on what it can used for even checking for alignment problems   

http://www.rvpowersupply.com/tire_saftey.htm


I fixed your link - DF

[gus]

The "distant to spot ratio" is pretty important. I have two different brands and the distances are quite a bit different.

[Sojourner]

zubzub, you can buy a Mastercool made by Raytek 12 to 1 for 50 bucks from www.ackits.com  comes with case and a hand held thermometer

If you can make this link work they have a article on what it can used for even checking for alignment problems   

http://www.rvpowersupply.comtire_saftey.htm


I fixed your link - DF

http://www.rvpowersupply.com/tire_safety.htm/

Better yet deal.........http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/mas52224-a-sp.html

FWIW

Sojourn for Christ, Jerry

[HB of CJ]

Nick.....GREAT looking blaster.  Is it a Draconian Death Ray which works by deathing or is it a Buck Rodgers Photon Discinagrator which works by.....?  Or is it a Klingon disruptor which works by disrupting...?

I bought my lazer thing temp reader at the local auto parts on sale for half price of $50.00 bucks.  Works great with a new 9 volt batt every 3 months or sooss, or longer if you disconnect the battery.

Works best within 6 to 12 inches (hugh?) but also works well at long distance of up to around 6 feet or sooss verified by other lazer thingies.  I like my coffee right at 120 degrees F. 

[Sojourner]

I got mine several years ago at NAPA, I think about $60. Mine ios a 6:1 ratio (1" spot when 6"from gun, 2"@12". etc.).  If I was doing it agaijn, I would get a 12:1. Jack

HB of CJ......Jack Conrad's post (above) explained what 12 to 1 ratio is. Other words, recording spot is 1" dia. at 12" from the spot....6 to 1 is 6" from the spot.
The newer one are 12 to 1 ratio. The farther away the bigger the recording spot. You can move up and down with trigger held on to locate the hottest and coolness spot while reading.

FWIW

Sojourn for Christ,Jerry

[tekebird]

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=96451

[tekebird]

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=93983

these are the ones I got for 2.99   lucky stop in HF that day