Harbor Freight temp meter

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Terry_Dodson

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I went by Harbor freight today to get a set of the needle files (i just got a knife shoulder filing jig from Koval Knife Supply today :) ), and happened to pick up one of thier flyers while i was there. I just looked at the flyer and it has a Digital Thermometer with probe listed, here is the description:

Large easy-to-read four digit LCD display with back lite
Gives Celsius, Fahrenheit or Kelvin readings
37'' long probe
Automatic shut off
Tri pod mount
Includes 9 volt battery and carrying case
Tripod mount: 1/4-20 thread, Measuring range -50° C to 1300° C, -58° F to 2000° F, 223° K to 2000° K, Overall dimensions: 6-3/8'' L x 3'' W x 1-3/8'' T, Tool weight: 0.75 lb.

ITEM 92242-0VGA

I was wondering if anyone has used this one? I already have a temp meter with a type K thermocouple that i use, but it only reads Celcius, this one reads both.
 
How much did they have it going for? I was thinking about picking one up.
And does it say what the probe is(corrosion resistance etc)
Just curious
Jon
 
$36.99, but I would guess the probe would be an unsheilded type at the length of 37".
 
I might pick one up myself, I'm really just guessing at this point, so it can't hurt.
I appreciate the reply by the way. Sorry I can't give ya any input.

Jon
 
If the accuracy is close enough,that will be a good deal.A lot of low cost pyrometers have a +/-3% accuracy.At 1500 degrees that is a 90 degreee spread.Not very close when you are trying for 1625 exactly.Still,it is a lot beter than the eyeball can tell.
 
What would shielding do on something like this unit? Is that more of a consideration for forgers using caustic chemicals, or would it be a benefit for people like me, too, who use the forge only for heat treating? If the shielding isn't a big deal I would definitely pick one of these up for myself, although knowing the accuracy would be a plus, too...
 
A lot of meters come with a plain thermocouple - a connector to plug in, and T/C wire twisted with a bead on the end.
Knifemakers need one with a sheathed thermocouple, either stainless, ceramic, or some other metal that will hold up in a forge or kiln.
 
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