[Amps] NON-CONTACT laser thermometer

[Gary Smith]

To  those who want one.
Thermometers such as these are available "off the rack" at most radio 
control hobby shops. We use them to measure cylinder head temperature of r/c 
helicopters, they are also used in checking the cylinder head temp of r/c 
controlled cars.
If a local rack is not available, try  www.towerhobbies.com  item  # 
DTXP3100 Duratrax flashpoint infrared temperature gauge. Price is $24.99, 
located on page  # 141 of their 2006 catalog. Shipping is  $4.95 or so.
The temp range on this gauge is -27 to 427 degrees F.  Can also read out in 
Celsius.
 Hope the above is helpful,
73,
Gary...wa6fgi


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Partain, Chuck" <Chuck_Partain at maxtor.com>
To: <amps at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 8:22 AM
Subject: Re: [Amps] NON-CONTACT laser thermometer


> ONLY available for that price in the retail stores..
>
> you HAVE to print that out and send/bring it to the store. I just tried.
> no joy.
>
> damn, I had my credit card out too!!
>
> oh well!
>
> perhaps later I will send it in before the 15th
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: amps-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:amps-bounces at contesting.com]On
> Behalf Of Steve Thompson
> Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 9:15 AM
> To: amps at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [Amps] NON-CONTACT laser thermometer
>
>
>
>
> Larry Carman wrote:
>> Don't know if anyone is interested but here is a new laser thermometer 
>> with
>> range of  -270 to 518 degrees F ( + or - 2 accuracy ) for $40. Here's the
>> link:
> Something to allow for with these - 8:1 distance to spot size. At 1'
> measuring distance, you're looking at a 1.5" dia. spot. If you're trying
> to guage a component that's smaller than this and the surroundings
> aren't the same temperature, you will get a wrong reading. That's far
> from saying it's no use.
>
> Steve
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