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Date:         Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:59:06 -0700
Reply-To:     Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: infrared thermometer
Comments: To: Don Spence <dkspence@telus.net>
In-Reply-To:  <DC375BBF-0E68-4FEE-A469-F0BCEE1EACE1@telus.net>
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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

1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX 'The Grey Van' 1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Suby 'Dixie'

Crescent Beach, BC

www.thebassspa.com www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27


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