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Part Number IR LASER DIGITAL THERMOMETER
ColorYellow
Item Package Quantity1
Special FeaturesPortable
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Available in red or yellow.
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347 of 348 people found the following review helpful
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This IR thermometer seems to use similar modules as more expensive brands. It could be a copy or an OEM version of many branded models, its commonly listed as the DT-380 or DT8380 Infrared Thermometer. For $12, its a steal if you know more about how to work it properly, and it works wonderfully.
Digital Thermometer 8:1 distance:spot ratio for 380C decodes the model number.
I tracked a similar looking manual and nearly identical device to a Chinese factory, See comments.
The manual is nearly identical to the model I received. I can't disassemble the unit to check the PCB and makers mark since part of the unit is glued.
IR thermometers are calibrated against dark or black bodies, and perform worst with reflective surfaces like stainless steel, foil, or mirrors. For best results, point to dark to black surfaces.
I tested it as no worse than 10F off, at best 1F, when measuring dark to black bodies, respectively. Its rubber coating makes an easy grip. The trigger has a sharp click, its not soft and gummy. The LCD is easy to see, and the best angle for viewing its LCD is also the best angle for measuring, perpendicular to the measured surface. Beware that when the measured point is fairly close and localized, regional changes in irregular or curves surfaces can happen, like pottery, cups, and mugs.
Using a black mug and pot, I checked IR readings against 32F ice water and 212F boiling water. The temperature was compared against an Agilent thermocouple. The IR reading was 0.5-2F off from the immersed probe. IR reads of a hot Calrod heater was compared against a thermocouple to 900F+, and the IR thermometer read true, far above its rated temperature. It read body temperature 0-2F off compared to a standard oral thermometer!
At extremes changes of ambient temperature, the focusing lens need to acclimatize, the manual recommends 30 minutes. For example, if taken out to a hot summer day of 100F, from 70F air conditioning, the unit may read low. Likewise, from a warm car to the outdoors during winter. This low cost unit uses a Fresnel plastic lens which is prone to thermal deformation more than other lens materials. How much the error is depends on the extent of the difference between one ambient temp and another: if used too soon the IR light may not be optimally focused onto the IR detector.
I am impressed, so I bought another! I've been looking for a good deal on these for years, even Harbor Freight can't match it.
With 2 units now to compare I tested acclimatization, I took one unit to a 73F cold airconditioned room and left one out doors at 85F for 1 hour. Sure, enough, they were off ~3F when they were reading nearly identical earlier. After 1 hour with both units in the same room, they were off from 0-0.5F, awesome!
Digital Thermometer 8:1 distance:spot ratio for 380C decodes the model number.
I tracked a similar looking manual and nearly identical device to a Chinese factory, See comments.
The manual is nearly identical to the model I received. I can't disassemble the unit to check the PCB and makers mark since part of the unit is glued.
IR thermometers are calibrated against dark or black bodies, and perform worst with reflective surfaces like stainless steel, foil, or mirrors. For best results, point to dark to black surfaces.
I tested it as no worse than 10F off, at best 1F, when measuring dark to black bodies, respectively. Its rubber coating makes an easy grip. The trigger has a sharp click, its not soft and gummy. The LCD is easy to see, and the best angle for viewing its LCD is also the best angle for measuring, perpendicular to the measured surface. Beware that when the measured point is fairly close and localized, regional changes in irregular or curves surfaces can happen, like pottery, cups, and mugs.
Using a black mug and pot, I checked IR readings against 32F ice water and 212F boiling water. The temperature was compared against an Agilent thermocouple. The IR reading was 0.5-2F off from the immersed probe. IR reads of a hot Calrod heater was compared against a thermocouple to 900F+, and the IR thermometer read true, far above its rated temperature. It read body temperature 0-2F off compared to a standard oral thermometer!
At extremes changes of ambient temperature, the focusing lens need to acclimatize, the manual recommends 30 minutes. For example, if taken out to a hot summer day of 100F, from 70F air conditioning, the unit may read low. Likewise, from a warm car to the outdoors during winter. This low cost unit uses a Fresnel plastic lens which is prone to thermal deformation more than other lens materials. How much the error is depends on the extent of the difference between one ambient temp and another: if used too soon the IR light may not be optimally focused onto the IR detector.
I am impressed, so I bought another! I've been looking for a good deal on these for years, even Harbor Freight can't match it.
With 2 units now to compare I tested acclimatization, I took one unit to a 73F cold airconditioned room and left one out doors at 85F for 1 hour. Sure, enough, they were off ~3F when they were reading nearly identical earlier. After 1 hour with both units in the same room, they were off from 0-0.5F, awesome!
127 of 131 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
After looking at various infrared temperature guns I wondered what I would be missing by settling on this less expensive model. As it turns out, this product does everything I need and more.
The laser sight can be switched on or off, and the temperature gauge can be switched between Celsius and Fahrenheit. The unit operates on a 9-volt battery which was included in the package.
Temperature readings are quick and perfectly accurate. The display is bright and plenty large.
I use this to read the surface temperature of my pans when cooking on the stove, which really helps create consistent food quality and delicious meals.
I've also used it to locate potential thermal leaks around outlets on exterior walls.
The only potential downside to this product is the limited temperature range (other models offer a larger range), but frankly, I can't think of any reason why I would ever need to read temperatures higher than the capability of this unit.
Simple, easy to use, and relatively cheap. Nothing to complain about.
The laser sight can be switched on or off, and the temperature gauge can be switched between Celsius and Fahrenheit. The unit operates on a 9-volt battery which was included in the package.
Temperature readings are quick and perfectly accurate. The display is bright and plenty large.
I use this to read the surface temperature of my pans when cooking on the stove, which really helps create consistent food quality and delicious meals.
I've also used it to locate potential thermal leaks around outlets on exterior walls.
The only potential downside to this product is the limited temperature range (other models offer a larger range), but frankly, I can't think of any reason why I would ever need to read temperatures higher than the capability of this unit.
Simple, easy to use, and relatively cheap. Nothing to complain about.
49 of 52 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
Easy to use. Only con is it doesn't go above 750 degrees F accurately. I use this for a pizza oven and it does the trick very well. Seems to be accurate within 4-5 degrees. Good purchase for a lower cost model.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Excellent for the price
Easy to use, battery included.
Works great and switch goes from F to C and backlight for dark areas. Recommend this product!
Works great and switch goes from F to C and backlight for dark areas. Recommend this product!
Published 2 days ago by Chuck from NY
Cheap and gets the job done
I use this thermometer for homebrewing. The product works great for my purposes. It has plenty of functionality and I would recommend it to anyone.
Published 3 days ago by tuz
Gets the job done
This temp gun is a fantastic tool. It's inexpensive, accurate, and fairly good quality. I'm sure it won't give you the highest quality readings you could buy, but it gets the job... Read more
Published 5 days ago by Mike
Multi purpose Temperature Gun
Cheap but effective temperature gun which I use daily for checking my cooking temperature. Helps
to see if my ipad3 is overheating. Read more
to see if my ipad3 is overheating. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Manuel A. Hernaez
Suprised
I was reluctant at getting one of these inexpensive units but after receiving the Temp Gun and comparing it to an Industry unit for hundreds of dollars I found that it is extreamly... Read more
Published 7 days ago by Hawkeye
Works great!
I needed this product to check the temperature on the bathwater and the food for my baby. Works great and great price!
Published 11 days ago by Inga
Love this for cooking!
Thank you Alton Brown for showing us that temperature guns are an awesome way for gauging temperature while cooking! Read more
Published 13 days ago by Elizabeth A. Halo
Waste of money
I purchased this IR thermometer after my old one went kaput. It shipped and arrived quickly. It looked like it did in the picture. Read more
Published 15 days ago by A Cat Named Freeway
Excellent product
This is exactly as advertised. Ordered 2 of these, one did not work properly, notified the seller right away, got everything straightened out quickly and would do business with... Read more
Published 17 days ago by Cory S
Was very anxious about the purchase, but gauge proves good
I bought this because I needed to check motor temps on an RC car.
All sorts of worries come to mind when you buy something that costs less than 12 dollars (my price at... Read more
All sorts of worries come to mind when you buy something that costs less than 12 dollars (my price at... Read more
Published 19 days ago by whwh
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