I have large electrical units (fully-enclosed motor controls) with enclosed line heaters. Could I use this thermometer to determine the inside temperature of this box/structure/unit thereby showing that the heater IS on and working? I have large electrical units (fully-enclosed motor controls) with enclosed line heaters. Could I use this thermometer to determine the inside temperature of this box/structure/unit thereby... » Read More I have large electrical units (fully-enclosed motor controls) with enclosed line heaters. Could I use this thermometer to determine the inside temperature of this box/structure/unit thereby showing that the heater IS on and working? « Show Less
1407360
yes you can. keep in mind that for this device to work effectively and accurately you need to be as close as possible to the object. the Ratio is 40:1 which means that is you have two objects next to one another (with different temperatures) and you are not close enough you will not see the difference on temp. The way the algorithm works is averaging the reading of the surface versus the distance to the raytek meter. I hope this helps. please also check the specs of the unit where this concept is fully explained.
1407361
Can I asume the heaters are enclosed and not visible? If they are visible, a direct reading with the laser sighting beam will give a good result. You can read from a distance away from the elements. if they are not visible you may be able to detect a temperature rise on the box enclosing the heatre elements that may indicate they are working, the closer to the elements the better.
1407362
Just keep in mind that the circle over which the temp is averaged gets larger the further you are from the object. Also, since it computes temp from a black-body radiation model, it isn't very accurate with shiny metal objects, especially if they're reflective. Still , I love mine. Hope that helps.
1407363
Hi Erin, the unit measures the temperature of the surfaces it 'sees'. If you cannot actually see the heater, I suggest you take comparative readings of a surface that will warm when the heater is on and cool when it is off. This will give you a base for future readings to determine whether the heater is working or not. I hope this is of assistance. Cheers, Ken
1469704
LL on freezer thermometer indicates that the interior freezer temp is so low that the thermometer cannot read it. Try raising the freezer temperature control one degree. This is what I did and the thermometer displayed -1F.
1722895
The probe is very accurate. I think the probe is unique to this unit, but any 2 wire probe should work with it. Don't forget the temp on this unit is only in Celsius.
152027
Don,t see why not, temp is temp. Inside the probe is a thermpcouple, that sendstiny amounts of electricity to the meter which is read in degs. But keep it feom gettingwet where the wire comes out of the probe.
1964516
Turn it on and close your safe. Come back a few hours later and see if it is warmer inside. Using a small thermometer should show a slight increase of temperature inside. Of course the more you open it to check, the less effective it will be. Kind of like your refrigerator but in reverse.
327340
Per the previous answer, this is only the external temperature and for cooking you also need an internal temperature. This thermometer is mainly for industrial uses like air conditioning and so there is no guide with it that has anything to do with cooking. I use it for grilling only to get a sense of what areas of the grill are hot and cold relative to each other. You will be surprised about how much the temperature varies in one part of your grill to another and then it is helpful to shift things around. However, I still am using an internal instant read thermometer for checking the meat.
1661657
The controller comes with a 1/8" female jack on top.The temperature probe is a thermometer that plugs into the jack. It tells you the inside temp and also alters the charge float that changes with temperature.
1383229
Hi, I am compelled to answer because I thought this was confusing too. I am not a lawyer or a doctor, so don't hurt yourself listening to me - this can kill you if it's not used properly. Follow the directions. Anyway, it appears Massachusetts has a law allowing this heater to be used inside in a limited way. In other states, like mine, you are not supposed to use this heater inside. So this box, I believe, is labeled with the Massachusetts guidelines for safety. If it was the PA box, it would say something maybe like: Don't use this indoors at all. Does that make sense. Anyone please correct me if I am wrong. Hi, I am compelled to answer because I thought this was confusing too. I am not a lawyer or a doctor, so don't hurt yourself listening to me - this can kill you if it's not used properly. Follow the directions. Anyway, it appears Massachusetts has a law allowing this heater to be used inside in a limited way. In other states, like mine, you are not supposed to use this heater inside. So this box, I believe, is labeled with the Massachusetts guidelines for safety. If it was the PA box, it would say something maybe like: Don't use this indoors at all. Does that make sense. Anyone please... » Read More Hi, I am compelled to answer because I thought this was confusing too. I am not a lawyer or a doctor, so don't hurt yourself listening to me - this can kill you if it's not used properly. Follow the directions. Anyway, it appears Massachusetts has a law allowing this heater to be used inside in a limited way. In other states, like mine, you are not supposed to use this heater inside. So this box, I believe, is labeled with the Massachusetts guidelines for safety. If it was the PA box, it would say something maybe like: Don't use this indoors at all. Does that make sense. Anyone please correct me if I am wrong. « Show Less
785347
No. While it is a "thermometer," it really only checks the temperature of the surface of an item. It is not intended to tell the internal temperature of an item. For the price though, I would still recommend the purchase because you can easily tell the temperature of your pans, pots etc.
1932656
As others have said, it probably will not do what you are probably looking for since it will only provide a surface temperature. However, if you want to know the temperature of a frying pan, or the interior of an oven, or the inside of your freezer, theses are all things the unit can do.
2099078
I've only used this to monitor the temperature of cooking oil when deep frying. As far as I know, there in no battery. The sensor in located at the first 2" at the tip of the thermometer. I have not used it for checking internal temperatures of solid food. It will certainly give you a reading for the hot oil in your fryer as long as the tip can be immersed in at least 2" of oil vertically or horizontally. This unit is very durable.
1512218
Good morning, I used the unit to keep track of the temp in another room. Just drilled a hole thru the wall, pulled the wire thru an taped it to the wall on the inside. You could use half round staples or one of many products. Enjoy it works great.==Robert
2099482
Since it is "in-line" it would be almost impossible to measure the heating rate per pass. BUT when I connected my tank (150 gal reef) was up to temp very quickly and held temp within about .5 degrees. Have been using this heater for about 4 years and it still works great.
1643769
There is no thermometer, as it's not a heater. It's a humidifier and there are controls for the humidity level and fan speed.
1840921
If you are talking about a single refrigerator/freezer unit like those commonly found in a kitchen the answer is no. That is because the J.C. unit plugs into the wall and the refrigerator/freezer appliance plugs into the J.C. unit. The J.C. unit has a probe that measures the temperature in the freezer. Whether or not electricity is allowed through the J.C. unit to the appliance depends on the temperature in the freezer. When the temperature in the appliance rises above that allowed by the setting, electricity is allowed to pass to the appliance which is how the compressor comes on. As the typical refrigerator/freezer only has one single plug you would not be able to use the freezer with the J.C. unit independent of the refrigerator. I hope this helps and best wishes!
2013885
I use this sensor for general trouble shooting of any temperature related problem. I can not address electrician's use but my AC people use similiar instruments.I can say one thing - since the day I got it, it has never failed to function as advertised and is really handy ot use.
1457541
I got this heater today, didn't use it yet. But just so you know, the red numbers you see in the front is not the digital display or current temp of the water, it shows at what setting you kept your thermostat. I don't know how accurate that thermostat works.