Laser Temp Sensor
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Funny.....I was just now trying to get the same information....I know you can get a cheapo from Radio Shack for $30 and you can get a Stanley for $100.
I would like to know as well if price does matter on one of these units??? Which brand is good for the money??
I would like to know as well if price does matter on one of these units??? Which brand is good for the money??
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I keep a Radio Shack unit on the boat. Had to do some quick comparison checking last week and gave me piece of mind that it was a gauge problem and not the motor.
Keep in mind your not trying to compare temps in some nuclear fusion experiment if you just need to be close then save the $ and buy the Radio Shack unit.
I have also compared it with room thermometers and it has been right on with them.
Keep in mind your not trying to compare temps in some nuclear fusion experiment if you just need to be close then save the $ and buy the Radio Shack unit.
I have also compared it with room thermometers and it has been right on with them.
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Send a PM to 'skater'. Mark has one that I have used before, and it works well. They depend on it for the race boats.
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I bought my Raytec from WW Grainger, basic model was around $90.00 if my memory serves be right. I have had it a couple of years now and it is the best money I have spent.
They have a thousand uses, but I mainly use mine to check tire and hub temperatures on the trucl and boat trailer when I trailer long distances.
There is no better way to tell if a tire is fixing to go on you.
They have a thousand uses, but I mainly use mine to check tire and hub temperatures on the trucl and boat trailer when I trailer long distances.
There is no better way to tell if a tire is fixing to go on you.
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Originally posted by Dock Holiday
They have a thousand uses, but I mainly use mine to check tire and hub temperatures on the trucl and boat trailer when I trailer long distances.
There is no better way to tell if a tire is fixing to go on you.
They have a thousand uses, but I mainly use mine to check tire and hub temperatures on the trucl and boat trailer when I trailer long distances.
There is no better way to tell if a tire is fixing to go on you.
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The RS one works fine, just doesn't have the laser in it. I use one all the time and it is very accurate. Remember too that most times you are doing relative temps on a boat so it is fine.
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