Recommend a good IR thermometer

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SIERRADMAX

Feeling the Heat
Jan 13, 2011
300
RI
I could use an IR thermometer. I thought I had a deal going with a Fluke 68IS but it fell through. I prefer Fluke as it's been a known & common tool in the electrical industry. However, I plan on using it to check stove temps, & saw temps during milling.
 
Nowhere in the class of the Fluke you mentioned, but I like my Raytek MT6.
 
I have a raytek raynger st. No problems with it so far and I have had for 6 or 7 yrs.
 
Fluke guy here. Didn't opt for the Max. I just got it a few weeks ago for the woodstoves and I'll use it for trailering my boat keeping an eye out on 6 trailer hub temps when fueling the truck.

Also very useful if I ever get the urge to drill a hole in my floor filled with Pex. :)
 
I got the Harbor Freight IR thermometer on sale and 20% more off on top of that for less then $25. It seems to work well, it is spot on with any thermometer I point it at. How long will it last? Who knows, but as little as I use it I don't see it wearing out.
 
Got a "Tool House" 770343S from Sam's Club for $20 and it works very well. Has laser, min/max memory, and uses AA batteries. Accuracy seems to be very good.
 
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