IR Laser Thermometer

[topgun3690]

Posted this in the Non Boating Technical Topics and got no response......Need to get one of these. There are so many and the reviews are all over the place.....so if you have one and like it could you give me the brand and model #? I would trust real experience from yall rather than reviews on Amazon....thanks.

 

[Dubed]

Posted this in the Non Boating Technical Topics and got no response......Need to get one of these. There are so many and the reviews are all over the place.....so if you have one and like it could you give me the brand and model #? I would trust real experience from yall rather than reviews on Amazon....thanks.

I use a Milwaukee at work (about $90.00). It works just fine and is pretty bullet proof.
I also have a Ryobi that is about 1/ the money. It also works fine, but definately not as robust. I wouldnt trust it bouncing around in a tool box on a boat.
Both from Home Depot

 

[topgun3690]

Thanks....saw that one at HD. Milwaukee makes good stuff.....

 

[jerryjerry05]

Bought mine at Harbor Freight $16
I beat the H%$# out of it and it works and works and works!!

 

[topgun3690]

Bought mine at Harbor Freight $16
I beat the H%$# out of it and it works and works and works!!

Went to HF on Monday to look at that one, were sold out.....thanks for the review!

 

[jerryjerry05]

Try online ordering.
They're pretty good about getting it there.

 

[Scott Danforth]

got one from amazon as a gift. it was $17 or so. works fine as it sits in my tool box until needed. its used as a diagnostic tool, so I am not concerned if the surface its reading is +/-3% or better.

 

[jerryjerry05]

Mine also sets in the tool box and I unhook the battery(just in case)

 

[topgun3690]

I unhook the battery(just in case)

I do the same with volt meters, other small battery powered devices that I don't use all the time....