Features
- Measures surface temperatures -22°F to 1022°F
- 12:1 distance-to-spot ratio
- Premium LCD display for clear readings
- User-configurable High/Low Temperature Alert
- Fully bumpered nose and shielded LCD for durability
- Hold, Max, Min, Avg, and Diff modes
- Overmolded grip for easy handling
- Fixed emissivity of 0.95
Specifications
| Tool Warranty | 5 Years |
| Battery Type | 9V Alkaline |
| Display Resolution | 0.1° F (0.1° C) |
| Weight | 11.5 oz |
| Basic Accuracy | +/- 1.8% |
| Battery Life | Greater than 12 hrs (All Functions) |
| Storage Temperature | -4°F to 140°F |
| Repeatability | +/-.08% |
| Alarm | HI LO |
| Laser | On Off |
| Trigger Lock | Yes |
| Rubber Overmolding | Yes |
| Drop Test | 6' |
| Power Source | Cordless |
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This infrared temp-gun measures surface temperatures from -22°F to 1022°F and features a distance-to-spot ratio of 12:1, allowing for accurate readings from a distance.
Model Number: 2268-20NST
Project Ideas
Business
HVAC System Inspections
Offer a service to inspect and troubleshoot HVAC systems for homeowners and businesses. Use the temp-gun to accurately measure the efficiency and performance of heating and cooling units.
Food Safety Consulting
Start a consulting business focused on food safety in restaurants and food production facilities. Use the temp-gun to ensure that food storage and preparation areas are compliant with safety regulations.
Automotive Diagnostics
Provide a diagnostic service for automotive repair shops. Use the temp-gun to check engine temperatures, exhaust systems, and other critical components to identify potential issues.
Industrial Equipment Maintenance
Offer maintenance services for industrial equipment, ensuring that machinery operates within safe temperature ranges. Use the temp-gun to monitor and document temperatures for preventive maintenance.
Energy Efficiency Audits
Start a business conducting energy efficiency audits for homes and commercial buildings. Use the temp-gun to identify areas of heat loss or gain, helping clients improve insulation and reduce energy costs.
Creative
Temperature-Sensitive Art
Create art projects using materials that change color or texture with temperature changes. Use the temp-gun to control and measure the desired temperature effects on materials like thermochromic paint.
Culinary Precision
Develop a series of gourmet recipes that require precise temperature control. Use the temp-gun to ensure that cooking surfaces, ingredients, and dishes are at the perfect temperature for optimal results.
Home Brewing
Experiment with home brewing beer or kombucha, where temperature control is critical. Use the temp-gun to monitor fermenting vessels and brewing equipment to maintain ideal conditions.
DIY Candle Making
Craft custom candles by carefully monitoring the melting and cooling temperatures of wax. Use the temp-gun to ensure the wax is at the right temperature for adding scents and colors.
Thermal Photography
Combine photography with temperature readings to create unique visual effects. Use the temp-gun to highlight temperature differences in various objects or environments and capture them through photography.