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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.
Steve
On 2019-03-07 9:06 a.m., Old Dirtbeard via Shop-talk wrote:
> 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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<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>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>Steve<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 2019-03-07 9:06 a.m., Old Dirtbeard
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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>
<div style=""><font face="Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif"
color="#000000"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br>
</span></font></div>
<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>
<div style=""><span style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family:
Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align:
center;"><br>
</span></div>
<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>
<div style=""><span style="text-align: center;"><font
face="Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#555555"><span
style="font-size: 12pt;"><br>
</span></font></span></div>
<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>
<div style=""><span style="text-align: center;"><font
face="Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#555555"><span
style="font-size: 12pt;"><br>
</span></font></span></div>
<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>
<div style=""><span style="text-align: center;"><font
face="Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#555555"><span
style="font-size: 12pt;"><br>
</span></font></span></div>
<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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face="Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#555555"><span
style="font-size: 12pt;"><br>
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