Anyone use PE2 temp gun

Been using a cheapo $10 temp gun but wanted something more accurate. Well cheapo & acurite are about .2-.5 degrees off. PE-2 is 4 degrees lower than both cheapo & acurite. The directions talk about "emissivity". It's set at the default .95 so assuming I have to mess with this? Help on their site has a link but it pertains to settings for various metals.

Thanks

Are the batteries low? That can cause it to read off. Also be sure to keep the lens clean. In the PE-2, that is the plastic piece recessed on the front. A qtip and rubbing alcohol is all you need.

The E setting should stay at 95E for all of your reptile temp uses.

But also consider the Distance to Spot ratio (D:S). On less expensive units, it is typically 1:1. That means at one inch away, you are measuring a one inch spot. At 6 inches away, a 6 inch spot.

With the PE-2, the D:S ratio is 6:1, so at 6 inches away just a ONE inch spot. At a foot away, a 2 inch spot.

You could see a difference in measurement if one unit is measuring a 6 inch area, and the other just a one inch area, make sense?

Feel free to contact me directly if you have any other questions!

Hey, thanks for replying! It's brand new, just got it today. I will try another set of batteries just to be safe & clean it.

It does make sense about the area which it reads. I will just have to fiddle with it some more.