Features
- Measures surface temperatures from -22°F to 1022°F
- 12:1 distance-to-spot ratio
- User-configurable High/Low Temperature Alert
- Fully bumpered nose and shielded LCD for durability
- Hold, Max, Min, Avg, and Diff modes
- Overmolded grip for comfortable handling
- Fixed Emissivity of 0.95
Specifications
| Battery Type | M12™, 12V Lithium-Ion |
| Display Resolution | 0.1° F (0.1° C) |
| Weight | 9.6 oz |
| Basic Accuracy | +/- 1.8% |
| Battery Life | Greater than 45 hours (All Functions) |
| Storage Temperature | -4°F to 140°F |
| Distance To Spot Ratio | 12:1 |
| Repeatability | +/-.08% |
| Alarm Hi/Lo | Yes |
| Laser On/Off | Yes |
| Trigger Lock | Yes |
| Rubber Overmolding | Yes |
| Drop Test | 6' |
| Power Source | Cordless |
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Project Ideas
Business
HVAC Services
Offer HVAC diagnostics and maintenance services using the temp gun to quickly identify inefficiencies and potential issues in heating and cooling systems.
Food Safety Inspections
Provide food safety consulting services to restaurants and food vendors by ensuring that their cooking and storage equipment maintains proper temperatures.
Energy Audits
Conduct energy audits for homes and businesses by identifying areas of heat loss or poor insulation. Use the temp gun to measure and document temperature discrepancies.
Automotive Diagnostics
Offer automotive diagnostic services by using the temp gun to check engine temperatures and identify overheating issues or cooling system malfunctions.
Manufacturing Quality Control
Provide quality control services for manufacturing processes that require specific temperature ranges, ensuring products meet required standards.
Creative
DIY Candle Making
Use the temp gun to measure the optimal melting and pouring temperatures of wax. Ensure consistent results for beautifully smooth and even candles.
Home Brewing
Ensure precise temperature control during different stages of home brewing beer or kombucha. Use the temp gun to monitor fermentation and boiling points accurately.
Chocolate Tempering
Achieve perfect chocolate tempering by monitoring the temperature of melted chocolate to get that perfect snap and shine every time.
Woodworking Projects
Use the temp gun to measure the temperature of wood when using a heat gun for bending, or when drying wood to prevent cracking and warping.
Soap Making
Ensure that lye and oils are at the correct temperatures for soap making to avoid issues like separation or incomplete saponification.