Actron CP7875 PocketTherm Infrared Thermometer

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Product Features

• Temperature ranges from -27º to 428º F or -33º to 220º C
• Has an instant and accurate response
• Has the capacity to work more than 30 hours of continued use
• Measures surface temperatures of hot, hazardous, or hard to reach objects
• Includes replaceable battery

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B000FJR0SG
• Item model number: CP7875
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #258 in Automotive (See Bestsellers in Automotive)

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Product Description

Product Description
This infrared thermometer measures surface temperatures of hot, hazardous or hard to reach objects. The temperature ranges from -27º to 428º F or -33º to 220º C. It has an instant and accurate response, and includes a backlit LCD display with dual readings. Compact and lightweight, it has the capacity to work more than 30 hours of continued use. A replaceable battery is included.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

59 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Small, inexpensive, and handy, but no laser and wide spot, January 10, 2008

By	J. F. Kim (Sunnyvale, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I did a lot of web research on infrared thermometers, visited 3 manufacturers' web sites, and saw the Fluke 62 at Fry's before buying this Actron CP7875 (on eBay). Chose it because of lowest price and rated accurate enough for my needs (+/-2%). Initially wanted a laser but didn't want my kid playing with lasers.

Smaller than I expected, <4" long. Comes with CR2032 lithium watch battery installed. Very easy to use with auto backlight. Seems accurate enough, i.e. melting ice measured at 32F. While holding button, reads 2-3 times per second, displaying current and highest temp. When button is released, auto holds temp until button is pressed again or shuts off after 15 seconds.

Biggest downside is the 1:1 distance-to-spot ratio. Most others have ratios from 6:1 to 10:1, measuring a 1" circle at 6"-10". The CP7875 measures a 10" circle at 10" distance. This is not explained in the online description nor on the Actron web site, but is explained in the docs and illustrated on the back of the device. If if you an accurate temp on something small, hold the thermometer really close.

The small F-to-C conversion button is recessed and requires a pen, fork, or small fingers to push it (I couldn't push it with my finger or short fingernails). Okay with me as I will be measuring everything in F. Wish it used standard 9V battery but then it would be bigger and heavier.

Pros: Very small, least expensive, easy to read backlit display, intuitive one-button operation. Battery life rated 20-25 hours of use.

Cons: No laser, wide spot, no hold after shutoff, top range 428F, and have to buy replacement battery at electronics or camera store (like Radio Shack).

If you need an inexpensive way to measure temps without touching, get this one, especially if you want to carry it in your pocket and don't want a 12oz "gun" that needs a holster. If you need to measure small spots at a distance and/or want a laser, or need to measure temps >428F, get a Raytek or Fluke. Note that Fluke owns Raytek (see Fluke web site).

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Really good for the price, July 30, 2007

By	Nancy Drew (Cape Coral, FL) - See all my reviews

For pinpoint accuracy, get something else. However for everyday use, this little gadget is great. It's easy to use and takes up virtually no space. Expect a three or four degree variance - it usually registers low.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Finger in the air, July 10, 2007

By	Alex Scorpio - See all my reviews

A lot cheaper than other alternatives, probably because it's a lot smaller and not as fine a measuring tool. Seems useful for most applications: I wanted to use it for cooking and since it maxes out at 425 degrees that can be limiting. On the plus side, it's really easy to carry around in the toolbox.