infrared thermometer needed... any advise?
Discussion
I use a Testo 810 IR thermometer for measuring surface temperatures in buildings.
It is certified and calibrated to +/-2°C and has a range of -30 to 300°C. Ive been using it for about three years and it seems to be retaining its accuracy well.
It is necessary to configure the emission factor of the IR unit to match the type of surface you are measuring, this unit has a facility that enables you to do this and comes with a list of emission factors for lots of different surfaces, I don't know if all IR thermometers do but if not I suspect that's why some are more accurate than others.
Positives;
1 It's accurate
2 It fits in your pocket and is no bigger than a mobile phone
Negatives;
1 It wasn't cheap at about £90 but I use it for work so it is a justifiable purchase.
2 It's probably not built for regular use in a heavy workshop environment.
It is certified and calibrated to +/-2°C and has a range of -30 to 300°C. Ive been using it for about three years and it seems to be retaining its accuracy well.
It is necessary to configure the emission factor of the IR unit to match the type of surface you are measuring, this unit has a facility that enables you to do this and comes with a list of emission factors for lots of different surfaces, I don't know if all IR thermometers do but if not I suspect that's why some are more accurate than others.
Positives;
1 It's accurate
2 It fits in your pocket and is no bigger than a mobile phone
Negatives;
1 It wasn't cheap at about £90 but I use it for work so it is a justifiable purchase.
2 It's probably not built for regular use in a heavy workshop environment.
John I'd just get a cheap one, the accuracy is not that essential. Hell as you move along manifolds, hoses.. the temp is changing all the time, so what does a few degrees calibration matter as long as it's consistent. Being able to track quickly across different surfaces and get an idea of the deltas is far more important IMHO (read that it is essential that they have a laser pointer BTW!).
Essentially speed & ease of use is far more important than calibrated accuracy as far as I am concerned (happy owner of a £30 Maplins one for 7/8 years now).
Essentially speed & ease of use is far more important than calibrated accuracy as far as I am concerned (happy owner of a £30 Maplins one for 7/8 years now).
TVR Beaver said:
Cheers guy's.. got the Maplins one... Looks okay and appears to work well....
Now.. off to the car .. bound to find some new issues now I have this bit of kit
calibrate by shooting a veinNow.. off to the car .. bound to find some new issues now I have this bit of kit
check blood temp before and after discovering new issues.
stop fing around polishing etc and get some mileage on that garage queen
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Hi James... got yours sorted yet... last I understood you were looking to take it to Singapore?.. .Is that still on?...
What about the new Tuscan 2s you were after..
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Mines in the tart up factory having new carpets and hood.
Singapore well thats a long way off as still stuck in aLabama just dry dock this monstrosity and they f up on the blocking and now we have damaged framing
Tuscan 2S is dependent on my next 3 years of employment etc
wish i was home but i,ve still managed to do 11k miles in my griff since nov 2008
not bad to say i am never home
Hi James... got yours sorted yet... last I understood you were looking to take it to Singapore?.. .Is that still on?...
What about the new Tuscan 2s you were after..
[/qMines in the tart up factory having new carpets and hood.
Singapore well thats a long way off as still stuck in aLabama just dry dock this monstrosity and they f up on the blocking and now we have damaged framing
Tuscan 2S is dependent on my next 3 years of employment etc
wish i was home but i,ve still managed to do 11k miles in my griff since nov 2008
not bad to say i am never home
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