Infrared thermometer

[Runningwolf]

Anyone use these? I just got one after seeing the wineries use them. All they do is hit the side of their tanks with the red laser dot and get an instant reading. I picked on up on sale this week at Harbor freight and found it quiet interesting. Especially on primary buckets with heat belts. Anyways its a real quick way to get instant readings.

 

[tjbryner]

I'd be careful using them, Color of the object and reflectivity can cause a bad reading.

 

[cpfan]

Dan:

Should I infer from this post that you are talking about the Infrared thermometer?

http://www.harborfreight.com/infrared-thermometer-93984.html

Steve

 

[jtstar]

We use them at Tyson to temp the cattle in the cooler to make sure they are staying cold before they are butchered and they work good for that

 

[Runningwolf]

Dan:

Should I infer from this post that you are talking about the Infrared thermometer?

http://www.harborfreight.com/infrared-thermometer-93984.html

Steve

This is the baby I got on sale

 

[midwestwine]

They work great its all I use to check my temps!!!

 

[Runningwolf]

I am not claiming 100% accuracy on glass carboys but within seconds I can scan my entire process to see if any corrections need to be taken. Also great for when getting juice from a supplier to see when it's ok to pitch the yeast.

 

[xoltri]

$10: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=8297

Almost as accurate as yours (within 2.5C instead of 2C), but you have to take the reading closer. But it's very small and works good!