Old Acu-Rite Indoor/Outdoor vs. newer style Acu-Rite In/Out therm.

Has anybody used both styles of the Acu-Rite Indoor/Outdoor therm.? Was just curious if there were any preferences to one or the other. Thanks.

Which models are you asking about? There are several.

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Originally Posted by snakehobbyist

Which models are you asking about? There are several.

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Oops, sorry about that. :oops: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Acu-Rite-I...mometer/896347
This one versus the one at the bottom of the page. Thanx again!

i have never seen the first one in that link at any walmart, i use the one towards the bottom of the page on the right and i like these because they have both temps and the humidity on the screen and i have had no problems so far.

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Originally Posted by 05kas05

i have never seen the first one in that link at any walmart, i use the one towards the bottom of the page on the right and i like these because they have both temps and the humidity on the screen and i have had no problems so far.

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I haven't seen the one on the top, either. So I just picked up the one further down the page. The top/newer one looks thinner. Thanks for the response! :headbang:

Do you know what the specs are on the new one? The old model is not very good +\-4 degrees and 10% rh it would be nice if the new one were better. Still quite expensive for what it is.


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The new one looks better made. Idk if that means it is more accurate or not. Infared thermometers are the best... Lol

Wish I could find more info. on the new one. I'm planning on using the old style one unless I locate the new one. Saved the receipt! ;)
Also, been window shopping for a decent, cost effective, infrared temp. gun. Any suggestions?
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I got mine from reptile basics. it cost like $33 shipped. It's the cheapest one they have.

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Originally Posted by Andrew21

I got mine from reptile basics. it cost like $33 shipped. It's the cheapest one they have.

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Have you had it long? Seem pretty reliable? Thanks, man!

I've had it for a few weeks. It is pretty nice. It's pocket sized which makes it easier to get in the back of a tub or something. I like it a lot. If you are willing to spend some money I'd get one of the more expensive ones though.

IR guns have for the most part the same accuracy (+/-2ºF) so the big differences are the DS ratio and the batteries. I like the lower DS ratios (longer ones are best used a farther distances than I ever would) so 1:1 or 4:1/6:1 and I look for common batteries AA,AAA or 9V

I use both, plus a temp gun. :) I use the 'older' model as my main meter because it reads in/out/humidity on the same unit. I velcro the unit to the center back of the cage, then place the probe on the hot side. I use a single number display version with probe for the cool side, and I double check the temps in spots around the probes with my temp gun. The gun is also useful when they're in travel tubs or we're at an expo or outreach. :)

And I got my temp gun from RBI as well. Also the 'cheapest' one. I've had it for about 4 years now and it still works great. :D

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I've had it for about 4 years now and it still works great. :D

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That is good to know!

Sounds good! Thank you, everyone! :handshake

I actually ordered the new ones from Walmart online and was delivered the old style. I haven't had any issues with it, just fyi I guess

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