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13-08-2005, 01:02 AM #1
Infrared Thermometer
Hi,
Anyone got any experience with these ?
Any recommendations ?
Cheers
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13-08-2005, 01:20 AM #2
Re: Infrared Thermometer
I have used them for checking product temeratures in supermarket refrigeration, they are quick & easy to use but I wouldnt use one if I wanted extremely accurate results.
here is a website for the one that Fluke makes
http://us.fluke.com/usen/products/Fl...keUnitedStates100% is possible 100% of the time
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13-08-2005, 11:30 AM #3
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I used to use one when working at the airport to check the ups rooms tempreture , but they aren't that adequate , in some models there are useful things , like you can memorize the tempreture measurment for about 100 product and then download it to your computer when you came back office , this way you can track the product tempretures in a very easy way . . .
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13-08-2005, 12:35 PM #4
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Infrareds are useful for locating wiring problems in electrical panels. Wherever there is a poor connection or undersized wiring, there will be a hot spot.
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13-08-2005, 12:37 PM #5
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I know Chemi has a nice two sensor probe thermometer .
I m wondering if any member might know where I can buy one in the UK
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13-08-2005, 12:41 PM #6
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I agree with you Gary . . . when ever there is an undersized wire , the Joule effect will rize the wire tempreture . . .
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13-08-2005, 12:45 PM #7
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Hello Aiyub.
Can you buy fieldpiece equipment in U.K.?
They have a dual temp head that attaches to your existing multimeter
The multimeter by itself also can be used as a clamp meter for current and you can check capacitors up to 400 uf. It also has a plug for a k type thermocouple.
I am extremely happy with mine.
Maybe I should get a job as a salesman for fieldpiece
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13-08-2005, 02:20 PM #8
Re: Infrared Thermometer
thanks guys for ur info...
so as they arent really that accurate,
what thermometers would you guys recommend for accurate readings ?
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13-08-2005, 07:32 PM #9
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Welcome krups , i prefer contact thermometers for more accurancy
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13-08-2005, 10:35 PM #10
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Originally Posted by Temprite
Hi Temp
I found their web site and have sent them an e mail
There in US, but not sure if they have a channel here
Thanks for your help
Abe
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13-08-2005, 11:58 PM #11
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This one is realy nice http://www.hitek-sales.co.uk/view.ph...l+thermometer#
A very good ratio of price and functionality.
Vaidas
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14-08-2005, 04:47 AM #12
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Best advise is not mess about with that infra-red rubbish unless you want to know the temperature of your fishpond or you BBQ. Get yourself a good fluke with all the probes that you might need,i.e. binders, touch, air and thermocouples, you can't go wrong, trust me!!
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14-08-2005, 09:12 AM #13
Re: Infrared Thermometer
Originally Posted by vaidas_78
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14-08-2005, 03:13 PM #14
Re: Infrared Thermometer
yea fluke seems like the weapon of choice, but gonna keep looking round...
cheers for ur help chaps...
if any1 elses got ne ideas...
:-)
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14-08-2005, 05:12 PM #15
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Is this any help Krups http://rswww.com/cgi-bin/bv/rswww/se...o?cacheID=ukie
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14-08-2005, 11:26 PM #16
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Originally Posted by Aiyub
http://www.metermantesttools.com/mmu...anUnitedStates
I bought it from www.hitek-sales.co.uk(I think site is under construction) You can also find it here http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...43038&doy=14m8
TMD90 is similar to Fluke 52 S2
Prices:
TMD90-85£ Fluke 52S2-180£
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15-08-2005, 12:06 AM #17
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But anyway I often use infrared when I need to know the compressor head temperature, the discharge temperature or to check which cylinder is unloaded.
And it is indespensable when you need to know the temperature of moving parts,such as a fan shaft.(not in domestic fridge )
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15-08-2005, 11:12 PM #18
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exellent help chaps,
iv already got me an infra-red, got a good bargain off the ol ebay, seems pretty nice,
but also gonna get a good dual temp digi thermocoupler thermometer, for more easier and accurate readings of air temps,
tmd 90 seems good..
will let u folks knw, how i get on...
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28-12-2005, 09:03 PM #19
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Hi Aiyub
I,m looking for a good T1 T2 themometer,was just wondering which one you went for and are you happy with its performance.
Regards Bernard
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29-12-2005, 01:42 AM #20
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A mate has a fieldpiece with interchangable heads.
I've seen the clamps you can buy, bloody rippas. Similar to battery terminal clamps. You just clamp them to pipe work easy for superheat and subcooling.
does anyone know where I might find a thermo that has 4 or more probes??????
I was going to rig something myself but accuracy is lost.
any hints?????
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29-12-2005, 09:23 AM #21
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Originally Posted by bernard
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29-12-2005, 11:31 AM #22
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Originally Posted by Krups
I use a digital unit with a thin ribbon surface probe that reacts quite quickly to temperature changes. Higher prices tend to buy you more features and probably accuracy but that depends on how accurate you need to be. I think I paid about £50 for the unit and £20 for the surface probe from Hawco in the UK, and it does what it says on the box so that is all I need.
Infra red is not that accurate and I have found it can be influenced by the colour of the paint on the surface, reflectivity and surface roughness, all of which can contribute to a 10 deg C difference compared with a surface probe thermometer. The best ones have a multi-point light that seems to be more accurate. The only advantage I can see with IR is that you can measure at a distance.
Steve
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29-12-2005, 02:30 PM #23
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Originally Posted by Cofreth
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1
cheers
richard
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29-12-2005, 07:44 PM #24
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Hi
How much is a the fluke 50D new ?
Thanks Bernard
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29-12-2005, 07:55 PM #25
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they have superseded the 50d but it was about 120 quid.
cheers
richard
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