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View Poll Results: Digi-Therms or Guns?

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  • I use a...Temp Gun

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  • I use a... Digital Termometer

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    Digi Therms or Guns?

    So another topic that it discussed it how to check room temps and in -cage temps. which do you guys like better... Temp guns or Digital thermometers?
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    Re: Digi Therms or Guns?

    I use both. I use a digital thermometer/hygrometer to spot check what is going on when I walk by. I use my temp gun to accurately measure temps in the tubs and cages.


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    Re: Digi Therms or Guns?

    I have some acu-rite units in a few tubs, but i use my temp guns alot!!! I think for any collection you should have both

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    Re: Digi Therms or Guns?

    I have a digi at each end of the cage to let me see the ambient temps at a glance. Use a temp gun to check floor and hide temps.
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    Re: Digi Therms or Guns?

    Using both is the best choice. A non-contact infrared thermometer is great for surface temps, but you can't measure ambient temps with it.

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    Re: Digi Therms or Guns?

    I use both

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    Re: Digi Therms or Guns?

    thanks all for the info
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    Re: Digi Therms or Guns?

    I use both religiously.
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    Re: Digi Therms or Guns?

    I use both but prefer my accurite. i sometimes get different readings with my temp gun, maybe I do it wrong? LMAO
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    Re: Digi Therms or Guns?

    I use both. I find that an acurite isn't as accurate as a temp gun when it comes to temperature but I use them to get a general idea of the humidity.

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