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Good Deal on Infrared Laser Point Thermometer

Discussion in 'Modern EPA Stoves and Fireplaces' started by Huntindog1, Oct 23, 2014.

  1. Huntindog1

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  2. My IS heats my home

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    Can't go wrong with that price, $22.00. I have never had one so I don't know if this a quality unit for the money.
     
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    I have one and its a good quality build and specs on it are plus or minus 2% accuracy.
     
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    Clicked the link and saw this listed directly below the one you pointed out
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006V4WNYU/ref=pd_luc_rh_bxgy_01_02_t_lh?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    Its cheaper and its their best seller....
    Or this one with adjustable emissivity
    http://www.amazon.com/BAFX-Products®-Thermometer-Adjustable-Emissivity/dp/B00NFPJ7ZQ/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2VZTJP6N0Z6QL
    You guys ever read up on emissivity? I just did and I didnt know that reading can be that far off!!
    http://www.thermoworks.com/learning/infrared_tips_what_is_emissivity.html
    Chart
    http://support.fluke.com/find-sales/Download/Asset/3038318_6251_ENG_A_W.PDF
     
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    I do similar purchase techniques as well razo
     
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    Yea I figure 400 people can't be that completely off base.
     
  9. burndatwood

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    Was in the market for one of these so I just bought the one you recommended Razo. Thanks for posting, and for starting the thread Huntindog1.