Temp Gun Question

[viper69]

I'm trying to figure out which temp gun to get. I saw someone from the forum recommend one from Eteckcity. They liked it because if you hold the trigger down, the laser would read the temperature continuously, as well as report the Max and Min temperature.

The descriptions on Etekcity's website and Amazon, don't mention this feature.

I THINK this model has this feature, but I'm not sure. Wondering if anyone knows? This model's description mentions it will give you an average and min/max. It's a dual laser model, so based on what I read, I'm not sure if it will give an absolute temperature for a given region, or just an average?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...sd_al_bw_c_x_1

Appreciate any input on this.

[dustin860]

BAFX Products - Non Contact - Infrared (IR) Thermometer (-58F - +1,022F) - W/ Pointer Sight - BATTERY INCLUDED! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006V4WNYU..._UkkqxbTDQ2EF3


This is the one I use and I've had no issues with it what so ever


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[EL-Ziggy]

I think they're all pretty similar. I use this one.

http://www.amazon.com/Nubee-Non-cont...ords=Temp+guns

[viper69]

I think they're all pretty similar. I use this one.

http://www.amazon.com/Nubee-Non-cont...ords=Temp+guns

Thanks, just spotted that one. Yeah at this price point 10-25$ that's the impression I'm getting. Only thing I can't figure out is the significance of having 1 vs 2 lasers. Even on some hardware "review" sites they don't explain it.

W/your model, does the laser line up w/the spot being measured?

[EL-Ziggy]

I couldn't tell you the difference between 1-2 lasers either . On mine it's a simple point and shoot.

[Slim]

I use this one. It has the hold and sweep feature.

http://www.reptilebasics.com/412l-thermometer

[viper69]

I use this one. It has the hold and sweep feature.

http://www.reptilebasics.com/412l-thermometer

Thanks guys appreciate the input. Someone else recommended that one to me as well.

[viper69]

I couldn't tell you the difference between 1-2 lasers either . On mine it's a simple point and shoot.

Well I don't know if what I read is correct, but someone wrote with 2 lasers it shows you the area you are actually measuring. Whereas one laser only shows you one point obviously, not the entire area the gun is measuring. That's my interpretation at least.

[chrid16371]

Well I don't know if what I read is correct, but someone wrote with 2 lasers it shows you the area you are actually measuring. Whereas one laser only shows you one point obviously, not the entire area the gun is measuring. That's my interpretation at least.

With temp guns the laser is usually below what is actually taking the temp so if your taking a temp of something the reading isn't where the laser is but about an inch above depending on how far away your holding the gun.

[viper69]

With temp guns the laser is usually below what is actually taking the temp so if your taking a temp of something the reading isn't where the laser is but about an inch above depending on how far away your holding the gun.

Thanks, that's what I gathered. I don't understand why these companies don't make it so the laser is actually on the area you are measuring, seems rather logical to do THAT. Perhaps only on expensive models?