[Shop-talk] IR thermomemters

[Jimmie Mayfield]

I have an Etekcity thermometer.  Forgot the model number.  I've compared 
its readings with both a Thermopen digital meat thermometer and my Seek 
thermal imager and they're in agreement to within a degree or two.  
That's good enough for me.  Granted, my tests were at household oven 
temperatures so perhaps a more expensive Fluke will do better at exhaust 
system temperatures.

My advice would be to try the $16 Etekcity.  If it doesn't work for you, 
simply return it or put it on a shelf and buy the Fluke (and pretend the 
Fluke simply cost $160).

I have no objection to spending $$ to buy quality tools, especially when 
a failure could result in injury or death.  But I'm also not opposed to 
buying a lesser tool if it performs comparably well.  For example, I use 
a $10 Bluetooth ODB-II reader + a couple $5 smartphone apps rather than 
$100 for a dedicated reader.  My reader doesn't handle ABS codes but so 
far I've never needed to scan for one (knock on wood).



On 3/7/19 12:06 PM, 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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