Mastercool MSC52224A Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer with Laser

by Mastercool

Product Features

• Remotely measures temperatures from -58 to 932 degrees Fahrenheit (-50 to 500 degrees Celsius)
• 12-to-1 distance-to-spot ratio provides enhanced temperature accuracy
• Easy-to-read display shows both the current temperature and the maximum temperature sampled
• Heavy-duty construction and rugged carrying case provide a long life
• Compact design is simple to use and easy to store

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 3 inches ; 1.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000TM7HXC
• Item model number: 52224A-SP
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (131 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #883 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
  • #21 in Home & Kitchen > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Utensils & Gadgets > Thermometers & Timers > Instant-Read

Product Description

The Mastercool Infrared Thermometer remotely measures temperatures ranging from -58 to 932 degrees Fahrenheit. This unit features an easy-to-read enhanced back-lid 1" LCD display, scan mode, maximum temperature display, and a toggle button for Fahrenheit and Celsius readouts. This package also includes two AAA batteries, an instruction manual, and a rugged plastic carrying case.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

126 of 129 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for use in cooking, quite affordable, November 5, 2007

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Brian Sharp (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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I bought this to use at my stove when cooking. It takes a little getting used to, since surface temperatures are significantly different from interior temperatures. Like, when cooking caramel, the surface temperature seems usually to be about 10F cooler than the interior (measured with a normal digital thermometer), whereas things in the oven, the surface will obviously be much hotter than the interior (so much hotter that this is really only useful on the stovetop.)

Once you learn to compensate for stovetop use, though, this thing is incredibly handy. Checking frying oil to make sure it's at 375F for best deep-frying results, checking on confections to stop them at the right temperature, making sure custards in a double-boiler aren't approaching a boil, I use this thing all the time. It sits on the shelf immediately above and to the left of my stove so it's within easy reach when my intuition isn't enough or I'm trying to do many things at once.

This was the least expensive one I could find on Amazon, too, with a decent FOV. For cooking, this one's 1:12 view cone is great -- means when you point and shoot from a foot away, it's sampling a 1" circle. Some of the other inexpensive ones have cheaper optics and some are as bad as 1:1, which means to sample a 1" circle you'd have to hold it an inch away from the surface -- completely unfeasible when cooking something like caramel, if you value your skin.

93 of 94 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential for Reducing Home Energy Consumption, November 4, 2007

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James Adcock "jimadcock" - See all my reviews
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I LOVE this product where I use it to figure out how much energy my home is losing through its various walls, floors, ceilings, and windows. First I point-and-click to measure the temperature of an article *inside* the room to find out the average room temperature. Then I point-and-click on the various room walls, windows, floors, ceiling etc, to see which one is coldest compared to the average room temperature. The surface which is coldest is the one I need to focus on to increase the insulation value. By doing this I have been able to reduce my home heating costs by a third, saving hundreds of dollars every year!

102 of 107 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Product, June 24, 2006

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raji "raji" (Mountain View, CA USA) - See all my reviews

Just got my Mastercool IR thermometer the other day. It's easy to use and works exactly as it's supposed to.

There's no on/off switch, simply point the trigger and shoot and you'll get an instant read. The unit automatically shuts itself off after 15 seconds. The laser beam is very useful and let's you know the exact spot you're reading.

the LCD screen is backlit, and allows you to view readings in C OR F. Battery life is approx 15hrs (uses 2AAA).

I highly recommend this product.