Will this work in measuring surface temperatures outdoors?
1344395
I don't see why not. I pointed it out my door at my fence and it came up 19°F, which is the same as my outdoor thermometer. Didn't work when I pointed it at the sky, though.
1344396
It will measure any surface, indoors or out, although you will need a solid surface. It can't measure the temperature of a barbeque grate.
174930
Joel, What it will do is determine temperature from one area to another. for example I was checking dry wall temp and when I got to an outlet it indicated a significant difference in temp from the drywall to outlet. I was able to determine I had a significant amount of outside air coming through the outlet. It won't determine air movement but it worked very well as I described in locating cold spots that I could then investigate.
877235
I am not the designer or engineer of this temperature gun but I do believe this is for measuring surface temp. and would not be accurate for measuring internal temps.
174931
Hello. I don't think this will help like smoke can. The Amazon site states:"Uses infrared sensors to measure surface temperatures" which is true. And it does a really good job showing you what the surface temp is at where you are pointing. This is the only one that I know of that gives you a color signal when out of range. But it only reads surface temps. Help this helps you.
1227105
Should work . Husband even used it to check for heat / coldness of our house windows for drafts . Bit, the main use in our house is temp of oil for chicken wing and deep fryer for Turkey . When he gets it he's checking temps all over even my boobs... Donna lol lol
152024
I've never tried but I would assume not. I believe it's only meant to measure air temperature.
761716
Yes this should work fine since you have sufficient time window to obtain reading. I have used it to get reading of water temperature coming out of faucet and soups etc. Also used it for correct water temperature for yeast.
2111405
Yes, it works great for it too. I actually use this to check the temperature of my aquariums. It's as accurate as the glass floating thermometers that I used to use. I can get a good reading from just pointing it at the front of the aquarium or at the open top.I have also looked at shower temperatures with spraying water. It works very well and gets a steady reading from about two feet away. I now know my prefered shower temperature is exactly 95 degrees...
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I use it to measure the temperature of a metal pipe I use for bending wood, as in instrument making. It proved very useful in getting to the recommended temperature range (350-400) and made the process successful where I failed before. I don't know how accurate it is compared to a contact type thermometer, but it works great for hitting the temperature range I needed.
877237
No, it can only be used for surface temperature. There is no probe to check internal temp.
2032730
I don't have expertise in thus area.. Better ask ranco (there is probably a range of temp it is designed to operate under).. There us more to consider then water for outside use; because temperature affects electronic circuits operation (I can't remember if the temp probe had an electrical connection or not.. If the probe has an electrical connection, it can probably operate in a wider temp range). I suspect you can use this outside with out door fittings connected to it..
1794040
Yes it could as it has a standing bottom, they might knock it over though and not sure if it would be an accurate ambient temp reading then
2044146
I would think that depends on the moisture level (humidity). It would certainly work but if the gauge itself is in the same high humidity environment as the probe, it might not have as long a life. I use mine at ambient room conditions with the probe in a lab oven at 113F and 70% humidity. Works great but my gauge display is always cool and dry.
1453597
No. It works like most outdoor thermometers where a spring is used. As it gets colder, the spring contracts and visa-versa for when it gets warmer.
2111407
Absolutely yes! As long as the laser beam can touch the water (or any liquid), it will measure the temperature.
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Greg K. I have not used it on outdoor applications however for indoors it is a great product. I have used it for many field measures and I cannot complain. I am sorry not able to answer your questions. Regards
1931703
Yes. We put one on the outside of our kitchen window so that we can read the outside temperature before we go out of the house. It works.