KINTREX IRT0401 Compact Waterproof (IP67) Infrared Thermometer

by Kintrex

Product Description

The IRT0401 Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer is designed to accurately measure temperature from a distance. Simply press the button and aim the compact thermometer at an object and the unit will provide an accurate temperature measurement in less than a second. The IRT0401 has an advanced highly accurate infrared sensor with a Distance to Spot Ratio of 1 to 1. With its low voltage application-specific integrated circuit , battery life is increased by up to 60%.

This infrared thermometer provides accurate readings over a broad range of temperatures from -67 to 428 Degrees Fahrenheit (-55 to 220 Degrees Celsius). Advanced design and rugged construction for industrial environments, the IRT0421 comes with a rubberized and waterproof(IP67) housing. This non-contact infrared thermometer has been designed for a broad range of uses including automotive diagnostics, HVAC service, electrical troubleshooting, cooking and food preparation, and hobbies.

Advantages of Using KINTREX Thermometers
- Ability to measure hazardous or inaccessible objects.
- Ability to measure high temperatures.
- Ability to measure a moving target.
- Eliminates contamination and mechanical effect on the target.
- Speed. Typical infrared thermometer measurements takes less than one second.

What's in the Box
- KINTREX IRT0401 Digital Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer
- Two LR44 Batteries
- Wrist Strap
- Operating Instructions

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.2 x 0.7 x 0.7 inches ; 1.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002MYMSOI
• Item model number: IRT0401
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (90 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,234 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #59 in Home Improvement > Safety & Security > Household Sensors & Alarms

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good value, Durable, November 23, 2009

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Joe B. (Burlington, VT USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: KINTREX IRT0401 Compact Waterproof (IP67) Infrared Thermometer (Tools & Home Improvement)

We purchased this thermometer for use in a marine aquaculture facility. It is an extremely harsh environment and we have a lot of "waterproof" equipment that fails quickly with constant exposure to salt water. This thermometer has held up extremely well.

It is easy to use and compact enough to easily slip into your pocket. I recommend this product to anyone who needs a waterproof infrared thermometer.

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Well made, but inconsistent accuracy, not repeatable, February 20, 2010

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MacNut (San Jose) - See all my reviews

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Nicely made and well constructed. I have another brand very similar and this is a much better physical design & construction.

I use all kinds of temperature measuring gear. From very accurate mercury filled lab thermometers to Lab grade Fluke digitals. Browsing through a Frys electronics I purchased the MicroTemp brand that was the equivalent of this Kindrex. The Kindrex is better made and the battery replacement method is a breeze compared to the MicroTemp.

The specs on all of these are not very tight, that's understandable considering the price. Even so I found the MicroTemp unit consistanly within 1 degree F and consistanly repeatable. NOT so with the Kintrex, which would give inconsistant readings all over the place by 2-5 degrees. Maybe I got a better than average MicroTemp and a bit worse than average Kintrex?

I bought the Kintrex because of the higher measurement range, 428F v. 230F for the MicroTemp. Maybe the accuracy is off because it's based on a percent of Full scale and with the Kintrex having a higher full scale this would account for the problems.

If this is the case I would recommend a person buy the MicroTemp for measurements under 200F and only buy the Kintrex if they require measurements over 200F, such as Automotive use where temps are higher.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Price is right, performance is great, May 3, 2010

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Goatcrapp (Brooklyn, NY United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: KINTREX IRT0401 Compact Waterproof (IP67) Infrared Thermometer (Tools & Home Improvement)

I purchased this product for measuring the engine temps of nitro RC cars. when tuning an RC car - the head temp is an important way to determine if you're running it lean or rich.

this IR thermometer is perfect for doing this.. its small, and accurate (when used next to a much larger/more expensive laser unit - it measures withing a few tenths of a degree each time) and the readings are pretty fast.

I haven't tested out its waterproof abilities yet, but it feels solid, and has o rings in all the appropriate spots - so i don't doubt them.

One neat feature which i'm not sure was documented - if you press and hold the button, you get continuous readings... useful for scanning over a larger area to look for hot spots, or just to ensure a more accurate picture of whats going on with whatever you're measuring.

the only thing i wish it had was a backlight - but i'm not deducting a star from it, because it never claimed to have one.

All told - i'm very satisfied with this purchase, and have already recommended it to friends in the RC hobby. The price was great, and the performance is a lot better than i expected for the price.