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Infrared IR Laser Non-Contact Industrial Thermometer

We want to acquire an IR Temperature "Gun" to help us monitor tire and rotor temps.  We like to be safer than sorry.

However, I have no idea who makes a good one and where to get one.  So I am asking what price range will assure us that we are not getting a piece of crap from China? 

Any and all suggestions will be appreciated.
George Stoltz.  Retired from full-time living in a great Foretravel and now are back to living in a traditional sticks and bricks in Florida.

Re: Infrared IR Laser Non-Contact Industrial Thermometer

Reply #1 –
George, We use three in our business to check bearings, engine problems and electric conductors.
They seem to run from about $100, our lowest priced to $850 for the real good one for us.
I am sure you can spend many thousands for a unit with color camera.
I am sure you can get one for under $50 for the simple tire checking.
Dave

Re: Infrared IR Laser Non-Contact Industrial Thermometer

Reply #2 –
I bought mine from Harbor Freight.  It seems to work good. I do'nt remember the price but it was inexpensive.
Jerry & Joanne       
'95 40' U320c SE Foretravel
towed '11 Jeep Liberty
Green Valley AZ.

Re: Infrared IR Laser Non-Contact Industrial Thermometer

Reply #3 –
George,
 
Start looking here.  This unit has all you need for your application as well as many more, like checking the steak temperature on the grill... :))
 
http://www.reliabilitydirectstore.com/RDI-AR300-IR-Thermometer-p/rdi-ar300.htm
Peter & Beth Martin
No Forrest? What have you done?
MC# 15890 until Dec 2016; FMCA #F329677
Cincinnati, OH

Re: Infrared IR Laser Non-Contact Industrial Thermometer

Reply #4 –
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We want to acquire an IR Temperature "Gun" to help us monitor tire and rotor temps
I don't know much about the expensive professional grade guns but I bought a small hand held one at Radio Shack that I use for checking inside refer, window temps, tires etc & it works very well & consistent for us. I think under $50.00
Barry Leavitt led me to it awhile back.
The selected media item is not currently available.Barry BEAM #16014
2003 U320 40' AGDS
Beamalarm, Foretravel technical help and specifications
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve"

Re: Infrared IR Laser Non-Contact Industrial Thermometer

Reply #5 –
Hi George,
  Here are a couple point and read thermometers. They are from Harbor Freight. First one is almost $50.00.
Raymond & Babette Jordan
1997 U 320
1998 Ford Explorer XLT

Re: Infrared IR Laser Non-Contact Industrial Thermometer

Reply #6 –
George - something I remember from my Gravel hauling days.  The curb side tires will run hotter than the drivers side.  It's probably not a factor with a motor home but keep it in mind if you see a pattern of that.  (crown of road tilts vehicle so there's more weight on the curb side tires.)
1996 U270
Build #4846

Re: Infrared IR Laser Non-Contact Industrial Thermometer

Reply #7 –
The cheap ones work fine, but I don't like supporting China's economy.  Visit a Sears store.  You should find a good one in the tool dept.  And it still will probably be made over there.
1994 U225
build #4514

Re: Infrared IR Laser Non-Contact Industrial Thermometer

Reply #8 –
I have seen little hand held units at auto parts stores for under $20.00.  The fancier ones have a laser beam to tell where you are aiming.  The price range is somewhat set by the temperature range the units cover.  My Extech goes all the way up to 1400 degrees since I intend to use it to check the exhaust header on my race car.

For checking tires 200 degrees F. would do but if you want to check your disk brakes you might want at least 500 degrees F and 1000 degrees F. should cover everything.

UPDATE:  Just noticed my Harbor Freight flyer lists their model #96451 on sale for $25.99 with coupon.  It is good to 968 degrees F and has a laser sight.
John Cooper
'91 GV 36'
Oshkosh chassis
Cat 3208T 300HP