[Shop-talk] IR thermomemters

[Steve Dillen]

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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