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Infrared Thermometer

Post in 'The Gear' started by firecracker_77, Oct 27, 2012.

  1. firecracker_77 Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 16, 2010
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    NWI office - 2 Heritages; Chicago home - Woodstock
    How I love this tool. Instant read-outs on any surface you point the thing at, even aquarium water. Way more useful than a stove-top thermometer. Just my .02
    firecracker_77, Oct 27, 2012
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  2. Freeheat Feeling the Heat

    joined: Feb 1, 2010
    467 posts
    West of Cleveland
    Where did you buy it from?
    Freeheat, Oct 27, 2012
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  3. firecracker_77 Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 16, 2010
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    Amazon.com

    $20
    firecracker_77, Oct 27, 2012
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  4. schlot Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 21, 2011
    606 posts
    Iowa
    I second this post.

    I've had one and find it very useful. In an old house it's great for locating ceiling joist and wall areas that aren't well insulated too.
    schlot, Oct 27, 2012
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  5. blades Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 23, 2008
    866 posts
    WI, Milw
    Still nice to have the stove top one for quick reference though and no batteries needed. I need to replace the battery in mine but can't remember how to open it. Oh well something to fiddle with later tonight.
    blades, Oct 27, 2012
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  6. Backwoods Savage Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 14, 2007
    24,148 posts
    Michigan
    Absolutely necessary.
    Backwoods Savage, Oct 27, 2012
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  7. firecracker_77 Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 16, 2010
    1,020 posts
    NWI office - 2 Heritages; Chicago home - Woodstock
    I absolutely have been intending to get one of these stove top thermometers, but have not. ;em
    firecracker_77, Oct 27, 2012
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  8. kenskip1 Member

    joined: Sep 17, 2006
    154 posts
    Coleman Texas
    No self respecting cook should be without one.Cooked chicken on the grill and checked the progress. 195-205 and ready to eat.I use mine more on cooking than what I bought it for. Ken
    kenskip1, Oct 27, 2012
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  9. firecracker_77 Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 16, 2010
    1,020 posts
    NWI office - 2 Heritages; Chicago home - Woodstock
    Which type of thermometer is used to check the chicken temp. I usually test the meat with my finger, at least for steak. Once the steak feels like my palm, I know it's time to take off the grill. It will be pink in the middle and cooked on the outside.
    firecracker_77, Oct 28, 2012
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  10. pen Super Moderator

    joined: Aug 2, 2007
    6,069 posts
    N.E. Penna
    I use the instant read for meat internal temp, however, I too find my IR thermometer indispensable around the stove, when cooking, and much more.

    I have a cast iron skillet, affectionately called "panzilla" which covers all 4 burners on my range top. With 4 gas burners going on a single skillet like that, even after lots of practice there's occasionally surprises. With the IR, there is no such thing as a burnt/blonde pancake!

    pen
    pen, Oct 28, 2012
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  11. gmule Feeling the Heat

    joined: Feb 9, 2011
    408 posts
    Conifer Colorado
    I use mine to check trailer hubs, brake rotors after coming down long hills, engine component temps, etc. Truly a very valuable tool to own.
    gmule, Oct 28, 2012
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  12. kenskip1 Member

    joined: Sep 17, 2006
    154 posts
    Coleman Texas
    Well if the food is say 195~ it might smart a bit .Also I would have to replace my filth more that once a week just to be sanitary.I purchased this one at Harbor Freight.Only thing I have ever bought from them but, hay it works! Ken
    kenskip1, Oct 28, 2012
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