Hold out for something better Don.

The cat, for instance,  operates at ~500 F. I found one on sale in
Bellingham for $50.00 that has a wider range and is more accurate too.

Seeya, Jake

On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 3:12 PM, Don Spence <dkspence@telus.net> wrote:

> Just found a $10.00 infrared thermometer. Is this worth having in the
> toolbox?
>
> Specifications.
> Measuring Range : -33~180C (-27.4~356F)
> Operating Range : 0~50C (32~122F)
> Full Range Accuracy : +/- 2.5C, 2.5%
> Distance :2~40cm
> Emissivity Range : 0.95 fixed
> Wave Length : 5um~14um
> Power Supply : LR44X2
> Spot Range: 1:1 (1mtr distance measures 1mtr spot size)
> Display shown in Celsius/Centigrade & fahrenheit.
>
> http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?
> idProduct=8297&Product_Name=Turnigy_Infrared_Thermometer_
> (-33_~_180Celsius)
>

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Jake

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