Handheld Infrared Thermometer

A handheld infrared thermometer is a convenient and useful tool for anyone to own.  Handheld infrared thermometers have many practical and scientific uses, and many interesting and fun uses.  They can be used to measure the temperature of anything.  A handheld infrared thermometer is easy to use; just point and push the button or trigger.  These handheld thermometers are available in a “gun” style and a “TV remote control” style.

Manufacturing, military, medical, weather, mechanics, and veterinary are some of the practical and scientific uses for an infrared thermometer.  There are endless possibilities for fun and interesting ways to use a handheld infrared thermometer.  Many people use them to find heating and air conditioning leaks around the house.  They can be used to find the heat leaking from a person’s winter coat, as well.  They can be used to compare the temperature of the cat’s head to the temperature of the dog’s head.  Some of the most popular are:

1. The Thermo Tech Non-Contact Infrared Digital Thermometer:  This handheld thermometer gun can measure temperatures ranging from -58F degrees to 1022F degrees.  The 14 function, backlit LCD displays an accurate reading in one second.  This handheld infrared thermometer has adjustable emissivity allowing for use with different surfaces such as chrome or water.  This infrared thermometer is suitable for the food service industry, medical, mechanics, electricians and consumers.  It can be found online at MaxTool for $59.99.   

2. The Extech IR100 Mini IR Thermometer:  This compact thermometer is the “remote control” style and is convenient to carry and use.  It has a temperature range from -3F degrees to 446F degrees.  This infrared handheld features automatic data hold and auto shut off.  However, this thermometer has a D:S of 1:1, which means the measurement has to be taken fairly close to the surface being measured.  This is fine for many applications, but if distance is a factor, this thermometer will not read accurately.  It is available online at Instrumart for $39.99.

3. The Testo 826 Series Infrared Thermometer:  This handheld infrared thermometer is specifically designed for food service uses.  This thermometer would be used in restaurants, hospital cafeterias, processing plants, and other establishments handling or serving food for public consumption.  The Health Inspector would use this infrared thermometer.  It has a temperature range from -58F degrees to 752F degrees and displays in Fahrenheit or Celsius. It is available in four different models with various added options.   This handheld can be found online at Instrument starting at $150.00. --  (For practical and scientific usages)