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Laser thermo gun?

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dmchicago
dmchicago Posts: 4,516
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Pizza over is enroute. Need a laser thermo.

What do y'all suggest?

amazon has this:

https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Meter-IR-20-Non-Contact-Thermometer-Temperature/product-reviews/B00R19ANCS?pageNumber=21
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"If I wanted my balls washed, I'd go to the golf course!"
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  • frazzdaddy
    frazzdaddy Posts: 2,617
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    I like my Fluke
    Xl bge ,LG bge, two 4' crusher cone fire pits. Weber Genisis gasser and 
    Two rusty Weber kettles. 

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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    Re the one you referenced, Amazon says...

    Currently unavailable. 
    We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock.

    I like the Thermoworks version. https://www.thermoworks.com/IR-Gun
    Though when I bought mine, it was about half that price.

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,375
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    Nothing wrong with cold pizza!
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 11,527
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    Carolina Q said:
    Re the one you referenced, Amazon says...

    Currently unavailable. 
    We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock.

    I like the Thermoworks version. https://www.thermoworks.com/IR-Gun
    Though when I bought mine, it was about half that price.
    I have the Thermoworks gun too. Paid $39 in 2014.

    As for Dr. Meter IR-20, display over 1000F is neat (Thermoworks max display 999.9). However, with fixed(?) emissivity of .95 you can't measure forehead temp for covid screening  =)  Also, not a big fan of 9V battery.
    canuckland
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  • dmchicago
    dmchicago Posts: 4,516
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    Canugghead said:
    Carolina Q said:
    Re the one you referenced, Amazon says...

    Currently unavailable. 
    We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock.

    I like the Thermoworks version. https://www.thermoworks.com/IR-Gun
    Though when I bought mine, it was about half that price.
    I have the Thermoworks gun too. Paid $39 in 2014.

    As for Dr. Meter IR-20, display over 1000F is neat (Thermoworks max display 999.9). However, with fixed(?) emissivity of .95 you can't measure forehead temp for covid screening  =)  Also, not a big fan of 9V battery.
    As long as I can measure my Ooni pizza stone and my bidet seat, I’m good. 
    Philly - Kansas City - Houston - Cincinnati - Dallas - Houston - Memphis - Austin - Chicago - Austin

    Large BGE. OONI 16, TOTO Washlet S550e (Now with enhanced Motherly Hugs!)

    "If I wanted my balls washed, I'd go to the golf course!"
    Dennis - Austin,TX
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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 5,429
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    I have a yellow thermo works gun mid 30 dollar purchase years ago.  Still works great.  No complaints
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, & 22, and 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 15,485
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    kl8ton said:
    I have a yellow thermo works gun mid 30 dollar purchase years ago.  Still works great.  No complaints
    Same here, but I have no way to check its accuracy like I can a dome thermometer (ice water and boiling water with altitude adjustment), and ATK haven't tested them yet (to my knowledge).  
    Uh, duhhh Botch, you could test them against ice/boiling water, tomorrow... 
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  • dmchicago
    dmchicago Posts: 4,516
    edited February 2021
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    Carolina Q said:
    Re the one you referenced, Amazon says...

    Currently unavailable. 
    We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock.

    I like the Thermoworks version. https://www.thermoworks.com/IR-Gun
    Though when I bought mine, it was about half that price.
    I musta got the last one 'cause I ordered it and it arrives Thursday...or so "they" say. WTF knows now that El Jefe is stepping down...
    Philly - Kansas City - Houston - Cincinnati - Dallas - Houston - Memphis - Austin - Chicago - Austin

    Large BGE. OONI 16, TOTO Washlet S550e (Now with enhanced Motherly Hugs!)

    "If I wanted my balls washed, I'd go to the golf course!"
    Dennis - Austin,TX
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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 5,429
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    Botch said:
    kl8ton said:
    I have a yellow thermo works gun mid 30 dollar purchase years ago.  Still works great.  No complaints
    Same here, but I have no way to check its accuracy like I can a dome thermometer (ice water and boiling water with altitude adjustment), and ATK haven't tested them yet (to my knowledge).  
    Uh, duhhh Botch, you could test them against ice/boiling water, tomorrow... 
    I don't use mine for anything precise. Comparing temps on various areas of Blackstone,  maybe wheel temps to see if brakes are hung up on trailers,  make sure heated faucets are working,  etc. 20 degrees plus minus will not hurt me.  

    Maybe wrap a rubber band around the trigger and throw in boiling water.  😁
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, & 22, and 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
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  • PigBeanUs
    PigBeanUs Posts: 932
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    Lasers. 

    Pew pew. 

    (Thank you for coming to my TEDtalk)
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  • SaltySam
    SaltySam Posts: 887
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    I bought a Ryobi IR thermometer from Home Depot without realizing that the max temp is something like 530 degrees.  I bought it to shoot the stone in my pizza oven.  It doesn’t give me an accurate reading, but I know that of it registers “ERR” I’m in the ballpark of hot enough.  

    LBGE since June 2012

    Omaha, NE

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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
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    I use mine as a cat toy more than measuring temperatures.

    Cool tip:  Change the emmisivity setting so it reads high, beam at the wife-unit's forehead, and show her she's running a 103F temp.  Yell "COVID!!!" and slowly back away from her, covering your face by pulling up your shirt.

    Great laughs.  Mirthful time.

    PS - I have the Dewalt and a bunch of cheap units.  Pay extra for a good one.  Whatever you do, don't by the Thermoworks.
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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 9,292
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    nolaegghead said:
    I use mine as a cat toy more than measuring temperatures.

    Cool tip:  Change the emmisivity setting so it reads high, beam at the wife-unit's forehead, and show her she's running a 103F temp.  Yell "COVID!!!" and slowly back away from her, covering your face by pulling up your shirt.

    Great laughs.  Mirthful time.

    PS - I have the Dewalt and a bunch of cheap units.  Pay extra for a good one.  Whatever you do, don't by the Thermoworks.
    What’s wrong with the Thermoworks one?
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
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    Nothing.  Just f*ckin with Dennis.
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  • xfire_ATX
    xfire_ATX Posts: 1,115
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    I bought this one at the beginning of Covid thinking I could test people and cooking temperatures..... its awful at people but its spot on for testing cooking*.  Ended up buying a different one on Amazon for people. 

    *Tested ice, ice water, boiling water, used thermopop on surfaces.

    https://www.homedepot.com/p/Klein-Tools-Infrared-Thermometer-with-GFCI-Receptacle-Tester-IR1KIT/312651142
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 32,754
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    dmchicago said:
    Pizza over is enroute. Need a laser thermo.

    What do y'all suggest?

    amazon has this:

    https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Meter-IR-20-Non-Contact-Thermometer-Temperature/product-reviews/B00R19ANCS?pageNumber=21

    have you ever used one before, they are not the most accurate but after the oven breaks in you can experiment with different temps to see what works for you. the day to day reading is fairly consistent but the temp reading can be way off. i mostly use these for finding hot and cold zones in plumbing situations, not the actual temp. you can set it up for black, but not all blacks read the same. it will help you with temps that work but so will the old method of tossing in flour and watching it burn in a few seconds
    fukahwee maine

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  • CTMike
    CTMike Posts: 3,247
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    Spend a little more for a quality unit - adjustable emissivity and range up to 1,400 F.
    MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

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