Infrared thermometer

Hi All,
Does anyone have any experience using this model?

Thanks,
Jim

http://www.etekcity.com/goodslist/se...&search_cname=

Never used that brand.. I have one from my local harbor frieght.. was like $20 i think.. It works great and is pretty accurate i use it all the time when doing water changes

I have never seen that one either. I took my chance on this one just try try it since it was so inexpensive and it has been awesome. I figured if it didn't work I would spend more money. But this one is very accurate. I used several different methods to check it (medical thermometer, cooking thermometer, ect...) I have even dropped it several times :o. I also asked the guy at our local reef specialty store and he likes them as well. I know you can get them that run over $100 bucks but for what I need this one is great.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

thank you for the replies. I will check it out.

jim

I have an etekcity infrared thermometer and I love it. It has been accurate and functional for 4 years. Mine is one of the $15 black and yellow models. Great value

I got one off Craig's List for $10. It works fine, although I've never checked its accuracy. But then, discus don't care of 0.1 degree differences anyway.

Willie

I have the etekcity one or similar from amazon, but I also bought the more expensive Milwaukee brand too. It reads 2-3 degrees higher than the cheaper one. I need to find a good calibration method.

You can try checking it with an ice bath...

http://www.thermoworks.com/learning/...brate_infrared

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Candydiscus

Never used that brand.. I have one from my local harbor frieght.. was like $20 i think.. It works great and is pretty accurate i use it all the time when doing water changes

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How are you using this in water changes, they reflect off of shiny surfaces?

I'm using a Duratrax FlashPoint, its for Nitro RC but very accurate! I highly recommend it https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0014...9tL&ref=plSrch