this operating range is nearly useless -
"32~122F"
for vanagons ..
you want up to 240 for cooling system,
and up to 400 or more for exhaust.

start at the 50 dollar level.
the 10 dollar ones are disposable.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jake de Villiers" <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 3:59 PM
Subject: Re: infrared thermometer

> 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)
>>
>
>
>
> --
> Jake
>
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> 1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Suby 'Dixie'
>
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>
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