Best Motion, Speed & Force
1/4'' Drive Torque Beam Wrench.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Good for settings above15lbs I purchsed for spark plugs in an 250HP outboard motor I can't risk breaking threads in the head unit."
"Pro- Easy to read, will keep calibration. Con - Plastic pointer end."
"As a matter of fact a lot of mechanics calibrate their click-style torque wrenches using a beam-style torque wrench."
"Just what I needed except I'd have rather had 3/8" drive in inch lbs."
"The bezel and indications won't rotate independent of one another."
"My mechanic said if the wheel wasn't put on properly with a torque wrench then the uneven pressure could cause the rotor issues."
"The light has to be just right to read the measurements."
"Works well but the hashmarks on the rotating torque adjustment handle on the bottom did not match up correctly with the torque numbers on the body of the wrench."
They are used to test the strength and functionality of a variety of machines, electronic components, cables, wires, and consumer products in scientific, medical, automotive, quality assurance, and manufacturing applications. Response time varies among digital force gauges depending on the speed of the processor. Analog force gauges are not as precise as digital force gauges, but they provide instantaneous measurements and can be used in a wider range of environmental conditions than digital force gauges. Measures tension from approximately 5 to 25 percent of the cable's breaking strength.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"One note, I didn't buy the 'right' one, I should have bought the one the next step down as some of the shrouds are a bit small."
"This is a great tool for providing the correct tension on cable style railings."
"This tool is very easy to use and works as described."
"This is an absolutely indispensable tool for tuning the rig."
"I like that I can leave it on as I tension then a quick shake of the gauge and read the result."
"It skips numbers and tension values, leaving it to the user to do the math for the unlisted values."
"Worked great for my Macgregor 26x."
"I don't race my sailboat, but I found that my guesses at rigging tension were way off."
Compact and lightweight, operates for hours on three included AA batteries; perfect for measuring motors, machine parts, lathes, etc.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"* One drawback is the reflective tape provided doesn't stick well."
"i tried to tach my outboard and had to put black tape around the power head and then put the reflective tape on top of the black tape.. (powerhead is silver)."
"Only thing is you have to use the reflective tape (3 stripes included) for it to work."
"Used for a middle school science fair project measuring the strength of magnets effect on the speed of rotation of a simple motor."
"This is truly a product that fits its price range."
"I selected this model because of negative comments about the low battery life of the 9 volt battery models but battery life on this model appears to be as bad(4 AA batteries)."
"Easy to use and delivers fast consistent results."
"It's a cheap gadget."
Best Force Gauges
They are used to test the strength and functionality of a variety of machines, electronic components, cables, wires, and consumer products in scientific, medical, automotive, quality assurance, and manufacturing applications. Response time varies among digital force gauges depending on the speed of the processor. Analog force gauges are not as precise as digital force gauges, but they provide instantaneous measurements and can be used in a wider range of environmental conditions than digital force gauges. Measures tension from approximately 5 to 25 percent of the cable's breaking strength.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"One note, I didn't buy the 'right' one, I should have bought the one the next step down as some of the shrouds are a bit small."
"This is a great tool for providing the correct tension on cable style railings."
"This tool is very easy to use and works as described."
"This is an absolutely indispensable tool for tuning the rig."
"I like that I can leave it on as I tension then a quick shake of the gauge and read the result."
"It skips numbers and tension values, leaving it to the user to do the math for the unlisted values."
"Worked great for my Macgregor 26x."
"I don't race my sailboat, but I found that my guesses at rigging tension were way off."
Best Stroboscopes
Rugged, durable design utilizes solid-state LEDs with no filaments, gases, hollow cavities, or glass—(one meter drop).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"At first glance, the price may be a bit discouraging but once you start to dissect the features and capabilities of this unit it becomes clear why Fluke has priced this unit at nearly $1,000 dollars! The unit comes in a nice padded Fluke branded hard case with the stroboscope, manual, certificates, 3 AA batteries and the small external trigger 3.5mm adapter plug for use with an external trigger source. The unit is light, feels good in the hand and the button to activate the strobe is easy to manipulate. Logically, while increasing the speed of the flash does lower this intensity it still remains much brighter than most of the units we have tested in the past. 9) Low Battery Indicator. The unit defaults to a 1000 FPM (16.7Hz), 333uS Pulse (2 degrees Pulse), 0-degree delay, external trigger off. The trigger button can be pushed up or down to increase or decrease the frequency of flashes. Pressing and holding will increase or decrease the unit in larger steps progressively to reach your desired flash frequency quickly. The specifications are very good, much better than other units we have tested. We tested the unit on various fans, motors and vibrational materials and each test was accurate and impressive."
"A very good investment, it does work well and will help identify the real RPM of the moving component."
Best Industrial Tachometers
Laser Light Source used for greater accuracy and longer measuring distance.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The plastic case seems a little thin and would probably not withstand a drop from any height."
"I used white reflector tape designed to make signs visible at night and got perfect readings."
"Works as advertised, quick shipping."
"Easy to use, very accurate."
"The price was right for the product!"
Best Torque Gauges
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Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This also made me not completely confident in its accuracy."
"Good for settings above15lbs I purchsed for spark plugs in an 250HP outboard motor I can't risk breaking threads in the head unit."
"Pro- Easy to read, will keep calibration. Con - Plastic pointer end."
"As a matter of fact a lot of mechanics calibrate their click-style torque wrenches using a beam-style torque wrench."
"Just what I needed except I'd have rather had 3/8" drive in inch lbs."
"The bezel and indications won't rotate independent of one another."
"My mechanic said if the wheel wasn't put on properly with a torque wrench then the uneven pressure could cause the rotor issues."
"The light has to be just right to read the measurements."
Best Mechanical Vibration Meters
Yardmax offers a durable, versatile and efficient power wheelbarrow, ideal for working in small spaces – compact, simple to operate and durable enough to tackle any job, this heavy-duty powered wheelbarrow packs a punch. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It hauls heavy loads with no issues. Besides the small issues we still rate it a 5 out of 5 because it does what is claimed and is a sturdy well made unit."
"I'm a home owner with a lot of projects ."
"I have a lot of hilly ground where I live and it has been a great help because I no longer struggle to push uphill or to hold back when coming downhill."
Best Inspection & Analysis
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I was able to snake this thing up there and see everything that I was doing with my hand, and also lay under the car in a comfortable position while I watched what I was doing on my phone. Most of us are carrying around super high quality video monitors in our pockets, so I decided to give this device a try. Also those more expensive units have the cable connected to the screen which is usually mounted to some kind of handle. I have a magnet attached to the back of my phone and it just stuck right up to the pan on the bottom of the transmission. As to durability, I have only had it a week or so and it's holding up so far, although I can envision some problems over time with repeated flexing of the cable. The view you get with it is just like with your phone camera, meaning if you rotate the scope clockwise, the image will also turn which can be disorienting. I got the camera in the right orientation and then bent a "W" shape in the cable a few feet back from the end of the scope. The app allows you to show a mirror image of what you are scoping and you can get rid of the icons on the screen so they don't interfere with what you are trying to look at with the camera. Pros: Price, image quality for live video, stills and captured video, long cable length, WiFi connectivity. Cons: Cheap WiFi box, barebones app, resolution not really changeable."
"I bought this inspection camera for my Dillon XL650 bullet press to be able to inspect brass bullet cartridges while reloading them."
"Really impressed with the Depstech Wifi Endiscope."
"For the price it is fine, but if you're looking to use it for serious inspection inside of things, be sure you have a light to chine into the item or run in separately."
"I purchased this endoscope because I didn't want to take all my kids to the dr when they are already not feeling well, making them more vulnerable to other illnesses, just for their doctor to say "it's a virus, just let it run its course" I wanted to be able to look in their ears and see if they might have an ear infection on top of a virus."
"Focus range is extremely limited: 1.2" to 2.4" (3 cm - 4 cm-- same as what the company website says). I'm quite surprised that something with such a tiny sensor would have such a minimum depth of field (focus) (Technically these are different terms, but bottomline is: is it sharp enough to tell what it is? The blurry results from my ear nixed any ideas of DIY colonoscopies.... the other areas it was pretty useless. In the past I've needed a device like this to examine a sewer line, look under tight spaces. I would suggest buying a lower resolution, USB connected endoscope, with a greater depth of field (focus range)."
Best Calibration Products
NOTE: For best accuracy, the distance between the thermometer and object of Measurement should approximately be 14.17 inches (36cm); Temperature readings from this devices are inanimate objects, the measured temperature for humans or animals will not be correct; FDA, FCC, CE approved; Class 2 laser, optical power 0.3-0.49mW; 2-year warranty by Etekcity.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Initially I purchased this to find hot spots in my home and better utilize fans to reduce my A/C usage."
"Update: As mentioned above, we purchased this because we were experiencing issues with our duct work and wanted to record the differences in wall/ceiling temps in the area where we believed there was a leak. We realized though that they reused some old ducts in our hallway and at the end of the hall was where the energy audit, and this temperature gun, were recording temps several degrees higher than the walls and ceilings just a couple of feet away. When we tore out the sheetrock, we found that at some point one of the duct branches had been changed and, instead of sealing it off, the end was left open and was blowing heated air into the chase, the attic, and my closet!"
"DUAL lasers in a pattern that crosses with one another. The meat in the middle of my freezer was -5 degrees and the icecream on the top shelf was 17 degrees.. That explains the frost/freezer burn my icecream was suffering from!"
"These readings are at the bottom and you can read those from your previous use but the temp at top in your bold numbers will now read the rooms temp as it apparently samples you room temp once it turns itself off? When it goes to sleep mode hit trigger once and release and it will wake up after about a second and you can read the previous readings you took using the small digits at the bottom, and you can scroll through the high, low, and average reading you had taken before with the mode button."
Best Scales & Balances
Etekcity's digital luggage weight scale is designed to save you stress and money when traveling by airline. When all is done and taken care of, its lightweight and portable build makes it easy to slide the scale in any small pocket without adding extra weight.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I used it for a trip to Europe and saved me some trouble and possibly some money when I weighted my carry-on bag and compared the weight with the allowed shown at the airline's website."
"What makes it convenient is that it can be used by a single person or in a tandem, where two people lift the scale while it is weighing the luggage."
"I have always had trouble weight large suitcases when traveling abroad."
"The display has been easy to read and the strap seems strong enough to hold loads while it weighs."
"I like the fact that we were able to back this small item and take it with us to ensure that we were evenly distributing weight into suitcases while in the hotel and preparing for our return flight home."
"This hanging scale made it so much less stressful on our last vacation."
"I usually just throw my bag on my floor scale when heading out, but I needed a way to do the same on the way back, so I bought the Etekcity luggage scale."
"The ergonomics and feel are great and I confirmed the accuracy with another hanging scale I have."
Best Network & Cable Testers
-Coax - De-energized Electrical Wire -Security Wire - Speaker Wire- Tones up to 10 miles on most cable- Harris' PRO3000 Tone and Probe Kit is THE professional kit you need fortracing and toning wire or cable. Sends a loud tone up to 16 km (10 miles) in most cables and provides five distinct cadences for isolating individual wire pairs.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The tone is triggered even if you're not on top of the outlet and because of that, even though the outlet was hidden behind some stuff on a shelf, I still heard the tone, softly, starting to sound. I uncovered the outlet, discovered it was actually a GFI that had tripped, and fixed the problem in 5 seconds. I plugged the toner into the outlet in my office, then went behind the entertainment center to find out which Ethernet port it was wired to."
"I put in a new outside socket that was never connected and easily traced the source to an obscure switch."
"This is a must have for finding wires."
"I converted the existing CAT-5e cable runs in my new house the original builder used for phones and put them over to network drops."
"As well, I thought I would be able to use the RJ11 connector with a RJ45 female-to-female cable for patch cable testing, but it was too weak of a signal so I ended up stripping one side of the female-to-female cable and using the alligator clips on the bare wires instead."
"This is a quality product and it performs well tracing wires in a 5th wheel and in a house."
"Signal detection/strength is very good."
"If you are in the business of phone or computers, sooner or later you will need this tone."
Best Sound Measurement
Whether you're monitoring workplace machinery, installing audio or alarm systems, or handling product noise certification and reduction, the Extech Digital Sound Level Meter gets the job done. This meter accurately monitors sound levels in a range from 40 to 130 decibels. Records sound levels from 40 to 130 decibels Precise readings with +/-2 dB accuracy and 0.1 dB resolution Large LCD display with both number and analog graph readings Records sound values over time to track sound changes One-year limited warranty on parts and labor. Accurately Measures Sound Levels Wherever you need to monitor sound levels, the Extech sound meter will do the job. The meter utilizes a 1/2-inch electric condenser microphone to monitor sound levels from 40 to 130 decibels at an accuracy of +/-2 dB with a 0.1 dB resolution. At the same time, it shows the sound level readings using a fast-responding analog bar graph with a 50-decibel range that updates every 40 milliseconds for viewing varying trends. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The only nits I can pick are: 1) The little foam wind sock that sticks over the end is pretty flimsy and it comes off too easily, but not a biggie; and 2) The battery cover is attached with a tiny Phillips head screw, rather than having a cover that simply snaps on. So you'll need to find a very small #3 Phillips head screwdriver just to remove the batteries, and let's hope you don't have to do this at night or in the bush. The batteries are the el cheapo type that probably have about 25% of the lifespan of a good pair, but otherwise, this is a very nice unit that's probably way overkill for just recording the neighbor's late night parties."
"I have an older DB meter that does straight readings."
"I bought this Sound Level Meter because even though the FCC law went into effect awhile ago that TV commercials are supposed to be at the same volume as the rest of the broadcast stations programming, I'm constantly turning the volume down for the commercials and back up when the show I'm watching comes back on."
"We have used this on numerous occasions: checking noise level of a window air conditioner to determine if there was any way to dampen the noise level via adding various barriers around window; checking noise level of mowers, tractor, and weed eaters - though we always wear some sort of protective ear gear (plugs or muffs)."
"This meter measures sounds of 40-130 decibels."
"Did what we needed to do with this."
"This is a very good decibel meter."
"He's been playing with it all week testing everything from car highway noise to heavy duty machinery at work and has found that it reads quickly, accurately and the memory function is quite useful."
Best Water Quality & Instrumentation
For the best results use high quality TENS unit electrodes pads like. Syrtenty. universal replacement electrodes for all. TENS, EMS & IF. units using snap or pigtail pin type connectors in order for the TENS machine to work best for you. PREMIUM QUALITY These electrodes for TENS unit pads are reusable several times with proper care.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I have had a horrible time finding good replacement electrodes for my TENS unit. I assume that is a requirement for these types of items, but it is the first time I have actually seen that for electrodes that I have ordered online."
"They keep their sticky longer and I appreciate that they are cloth and not foam, which is less flexible."
"I got quite a few, as most of the others I'd used weren't sticky after a couple of uses, and I was using it quite frequently due to nerve 'aggravation' following surgery. I've attached a picture of the connectors from my TENS unit next to a ruler and the electrode connectors."
"The reasons that I am so happy with these Syrtenty 2" Square TENS Unit Electrodes 2x2 -... is that they are high quality and last a very long time."
"My wife uses her TENS unit 18 hours per day plus, so we use a lot of electrodes, but these are the best yet."
"I have a BODYMED Model 250 TENS unit which came with 4 small 1 inch square pads. These are much better than the pads that came with the unit."
Best Recorders & Data Acquisition
It Meets or exceeds all of the CDC Requirements for Vaccine Monitoring and Storage: +/-0.5C Accuracy, 1.0C Resolution, LCD Display Showing Current temperature Readings, 30 Days Min/Max Readings on Display, High and Low Alarm Status, 1 Minute Sampling Rate, Stores 60 Days of Continuous Readings, 2 Year Battery Life, Automatic PDF creation requiring no software and external temperature sensor probe with gylcol vial attached. Includes USB Cable, CR-2032 Battery, External Sensor with Gylcol Bottle and 3-Year NIST calibration certificate compliant to ISO/IEC 17025:2005.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Product is accurate and has good instructions for use."
Best Dimensional Measurement
This caliper takes an essential tool into the 21st century with an extra-large LCD digital readout for exact internal and outside measurements accurate to .001-Inch. STAINLESS STEEL: finely polished stainless steel frame with knurled thumb roller and locking screw ensure smooth sliding and accurate positioning in use.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"After I read some of the negative reviews, I was worried I might have made a mistake buying the digital calipers. Ill be able to now measure the hole and part sizes on my 3D prints without having to eye ball them on the manual scale calipers I used before. Be sure you are hitting the off button when you are done measuring rather than waiting for it to do so automatically and youll save battery life."
"I have no way to confirm long distance measurement accuracy with NIST-type standards (I can only correlate self-measured distances with what the stated distances are of the pieces I am measuring by the companies producing the pieces), but I like the fact that when the calipers are closed-up, a zero-ing function is available to zero-calibrate the calipers."
"It's not going to hold up to the rough service we gave our maintenance instruments but for non professional work these are a good bargain. I suspect repeatability could be an issue after long term every day use but have no proof of this; just my experience using calipers."
"But for projects I'll be designing and printing with my 3d printer, this is the best option."
"i use it to try to get exact measurements on like, 3d printed calibration shapes and some other bits and pieces i want to measure."
"(Video Size and Quality was reduced to meet Amazons limits, Watch the full video on my YouTube GadgetClass channel). The Neiko seems to get decent reviews, probably mainly because it is the cheapest one and soo many more people have bought it, but compared to all of the other calipers in the roundup it actually scored low across the entire data set. Mitutoyo ABSOLUTE 500-196-20 Digital Caliper, Stainless Steel, Battery Powered, Inch/Metric, 0-6" Range, +/-0.001" Accuracy, 0.0005" Resolution. iGaging IP54 Electronic Digital Caliper 0-6" Display Inch/Metric/Fractions Stainless Steel Body. Carrera Precision CP9806-TF Titanium 0-Inch to 6-Inch Electronic Fractional & Decimal Digital Caliper. Carbon Fiber Digital Caliper Central Storm. Neiko 01407A Stanless Steel 6-Inch Digital Caliper with Extra-Large LCD Screen and Instant SAE-Metric Conversion. Capri Tools 6-Inch Digital Caliper with Fractional Display/MM/SAE & Extra Large LED Screen. [...]."
Best Surface & Hardness Testing
You receive: One bottle of 10k testing acid One bottle of 14k testing acid One bottle of 18k testing acid One bottle of 22k testing acid One bottle of silver testing acid One bottle of platinum testing acid Acid Test Stone This is a new PuriTEST acid testing stone This stone is used to test 10k, 14k, 18k, 22k platinum and silver Use this stone with acid solutions It measures approximately 1 7/8" x 1 7/8" x 3/16" (47 x 47 x 5 mm) 4" Scraper / Cutter also included. One bottle of each PuriTEST 10K, 14K, 18K, 22K, Platinum and Silver test acid.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"You simply draw your metal across a stone slate and then apply a drop of the appropriate liquid and watch for color changes that indicate the karat content of the metal."
"The ones I've used appear to work, aside from the one that tells you what a metal is.... it looks like it shows the same for all metals."
"With a bit of searching online, I was able to find the best ways to gather a sample without leaving noticeable abrasive marks and answered my question about whether a new rub of sample for the next stronger concentration( for gold testing) was more accurate."
"Sometimes these work as they should, but they sometimes don't."
"Yes it tested all my jewelry just fine but I don't feel they supplied enough directions and safety measures should always be standard on any acid."
"Tested all my gold and silver jewelry to see if the stamping were accurate and surprising all passed the test thanks to this product!"
"Great kit at an affordable price to identify precious metals in old jewelry."
"Hard to read."
Best Airflow & Air Quality
This Infrared Thermometer tackles the toughest jobs with ease thanks to a weather and scratch resistant UV paint coating, covering a scratch resistant polished plastic. Just by one press of the trigger, this thermometer will turn on, the laser pointer shows target and the big LCD will read the temperature in less than 0.5 second. Package Included: 1x Etekcity Lasergrip 1022D Thermometer. 1x 9V DC Battery. 1x User's Manual. To make better accuracy, cover the surface to be measured with masking tape or flat black paint. NOTE: For best accuracy, the distance between the thermometer and object of measurement should approximately be 14.17 inches (36cm); Temperature readings from this devices are inanimate objects, the measured temperature for humans or animals will not be correct; FDA, FCC, CE approved; 2-Year Warranty by Etekcity.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This device is probably the best single purchase that I have made on Amazon in my three-plus years of Prime membership. It functions wonderfully as a distance thermometer, shining a tiny red dot on what I'm measuring and, based on comparison with a thermoscan camera at work, is pretty accurate across a range of temperatures from 0°F up to about 400°F. The button that turns on the device has a very soft click, barely perceptible, so it won't distract your faithful (or in the case of cats) persistent companions. *Probably won't reliably measure the temperature of flames at a safe enough distance, so don't get too close to fire."
"Etekcity Line of Lasergrip IR Themometers ( 1022D, 800, & 630) compared to Klein IR1000. I am not a Professional HVAC or auto mechanic but I do a lot of work myself on my home and vehicles.. An IR thermometer has many uses. I bought this as a homeowner to verify hot/cold spots around my home. I decided I would go with Etekcity Line IR thermometer based on Amazon Best seller Etekcity 774 (best seller most reviewed and priced very affordable at $16.88). After researching other Etekcity models I found many different options that offered different ranges, features, and spot/distance ratios up to 16:1 with 12:1 being the higher standard and what most higher end brands have.. spot/distance ratios range from 8:1 to 16:1 in this class of IR tool. I submitted a question to them through Amazon and Etekcity responded within the same day offering to call me , as I had a lot of questions..I was able to immediately open a chat conversation with Etekcity customer reps and they were VERY helpful in explaining to me the advantages / differences in all of their IR thermometers. Etekcity 1022D- $19.99 Etekcity Lasergrip 1022D Non-contact Digital Infrared Thermometer, Dual Laser, Blue. my first IR from Etekcity: I like the idea of Dual lasers & adjustable emissivity. Etekcity 800 Lasergrip - $25.98 Etekcity Lasergrip 800 Non-contact Digital Laser IR Infrared Thermometer Temperature Gun, Yellow/Black. Features: Single Laser. 16:1 distance to Spot ratio. Emissivity- FIXED at .95. Range: -58℉ - 1382℉. After a disappointing test of the Etekcity 1022D I read reviews and decided to look at the 800, It features better accuracy at range with a 16:1 distance spot ration. *** Etekcity 630 Dual Lasergrip - $29.99 Etekcity Lasergrip 630 Dual Laser Non-contact Digital Infrared Thermometer, Gray and Black. First impression was how it was packaged in a nice solid cardboard box ( unlike the plastic blister packs of the others including the Klein. The most features, options and in my tests most accurate ( accuracy is negligible between 800 & 630 both are well with in the +/- .5 to 2.0 tolerance). Features: Dual laser for better accuracy. 16:1 Distance to Spot Ratio. Emissivity: ADJUSTABLE. Range: -58℉~1076℉. Multi function menu options ( MAX/Min temp setting, AVG and Diff/ TD). I chose the 630 over the 800 mainly due to the extra menu options ( AVG, MAX, MIn , Diff) adjustable emissivity ,and dual laser aside form that the 800 & 630 perform identically. the 1022D and 774 are priced well at under $20.00 but for more features and higher specs I think one will not go wrong with the Etekcity 800 or Feature rich Etekcity 630."
"I bought this product because I thought my refrigerator was not cold enough, and I saw the tech that previously came out using a lazer thermometer to gauge the temps inside."
Best Pressure & Vacuum Measurement
Infrared thermometer for noncontact surface temperature measurement for use in monitoring electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and automotive systems. Measures temperature from -30 to 650 degrees C (-22 to 1202 degrees F) with an accuracy of + or - 1 degree C or + or -1.0% of the reading from 0 to 650 degrees C. Dual lasers rotate to pinpoint the edges of the measurement area.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I keep the radiators off but I suspected some heat was coming out from them anyway. I went downstairs and checked my neighbor's door and it was almost 80 degrees! Sure, your hand can tell if something is 20 degrees hotter than something else but you hand is really poor at telling if one thing is, for example, 3 degrees hotter than another (and 3 degrees can matter in a room if it's over a large surface area)."
"I put a mercury thermometer in my attic and measured the temp as 154d F then I compared that with the Fluke which read 153d F by pointing it into the attic from my Garage."
"I use this device to determine the temperature of my cast iron pans when I use them for searing meats."
"It's quite accurate and reads quickly and seems to be kid and idiot proof."
"I compared surface readings on the inside of an insulated box to the air temperature inside the box measured with a NIST certified digital thermometer (thermister) and they were within 0.1 to 0.3 degrees F (measurements were limited to a range of 75-90 degrees). You can read min, max, average, or degrees difference for temperatures measured while the trigger is squeezed."
"Great little tool to check temps of various things."
"Works perfect."
"This is the real deal ."
Best Temperature & Humidity Measurement
The Standard of Measurement Practical for both indoor and outdoor use, the Lasergrip 774 lets you safely measure surface temperatures from a distance while still maintaining laser-sharp accuracy. With user-friendly operation and a temperature measurement range that surpasses boiling points, the possibilities are endless. Versatile Design: Infrared Technology makes this thermometer handy to use when cooking and barbequing, performing auto maintenance, doing home repairs, and a host of other tasks; Measure all the from -58℉~ 716℉ / -50℃ ~ 380℃. The measured temperature for humans or animals will not be correct; FDA, FCC, CE approved; Class 2 laser, optical power 0.5-0.9mW; 2-Year Warranty by Etekcity.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Etekcity Line of Lasergrip IR Themometers ( 1022D, 800, & 630) compared to Klein IR1000. I am not a Professional HVAC or auto mechanic but I do a lot of work myself on my home and vehicles.. An IR thermometer has many uses. I bought this as a homeowner to verify hot/cold spots around my home. I decided I would go with Etekcity Line IR thermometer based on Amazon Best seller Etekcity 774 (best seller most reviewed and priced very affordable at $16.88). After researching other Etekcity models I found many different options that offered different ranges, features, and spot/distance ratios up to 16:1 with 12:1 being the higher standard and what most higher end brands have.. spot/distance ratios range from 8:1 to 16:1 in this class of IR tool. I submitted a question to them through Amazon and Etekcity responded within the same day offering to call me , as I had a lot of questions..I was able to immediately open a chat conversation with Etekcity customer reps and they were VERY helpful in explaining to me the advantages / differences in all of their IR thermometers. Etekcity 1022D- $19.99 Etekcity Lasergrip 1022D Non-contact Digital Infrared Thermometer, Dual Laser, Blue. my first IR from Etekcity: I like the idea of Dual lasers & adjustable emissivity. Etekcity 800 Lasergrip - $25.98 Etekcity Lasergrip 800 Non-contact Digital Laser IR Infrared Thermometer Temperature Gun, Yellow/Black. Features: Single Laser. 16:1 distance to Spot ratio. Emissivity- FIXED at .95. Range: -58℉ - 1382℉. After a disappointing test of the Etekcity 1022D I read reviews and decided to look at the 800, It features better accuracy at range with a 16:1 distance spot ration. *** Etekcity 630 Dual Lasergrip - $29.99 Etekcity Lasergrip 630 Dual Laser Non-contact Digital Infrared Thermometer, Gray and Black. First impression was how it was packaged in a nice solid cardboard box ( unlike the plastic blister packs of the others including the Klein. The most features, options and in my tests most accurate ( accuracy is negligible between 800 & 630 both are well with in the +/- .5 to 2.0 tolerance). Features: Dual laser for better accuracy. 16:1 Distance to Spot Ratio. Emissivity: ADJUSTABLE. Range: -58℉~1076℉. Multi function menu options ( MAX/Min temp setting, AVG and Diff/ TD). I chose the 630 over the 800 mainly due to the extra menu options ( AVG, MAX, MIn , Diff) adjustable emissivity ,and dual laser aside form that the 800 & 630 perform identically. the 1022D and 774 are priced well at under $20.00 but for more features and higher specs I think one will not go wrong with the Etekcity 800 or Feature rich Etekcity 630."
"This device is probably the best single purchase that I have made on Amazon in my three-plus years of Prime membership. It functions wonderfully as a distance thermometer, shining a tiny red dot on what I'm measuring and, based on comparison with a thermoscan camera at work, is pretty accurate across a range of temperatures from 0°F up to about 400°F. The button that turns on the device has a very soft click, barely perceptible, so it won't distract your faithful (or in the case of cats) persistent companions. *Probably won't reliably measure the temperature of flames at a safe enough distance, so don't get too close to fire."
"I bought this product because I thought my refrigerator was not cold enough, and I saw the tech that previously came out using a lazer thermometer to gauge the temps inside."
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With its integrated non-contact voltage detection and the AutoV/LoZ function preventing false readings caused by ghost voltage, the Fluke 117 Electrician's Multimeter is the ideal multimeter for electricians. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"(Note: as of 2015 there are two cheaper lines made by Fluke but I know little about them aside from the fact that they are stripped down a bit.). Basically, you can work on most panel boards / switch gear and anything down stream of them (i.e. - feeders, outlets, hard wired equipment, and anything plugged into them.). CATIV is the only rating higher and it adds service drops to the list as well as underground installations. So basically CATIII is the MINIMUM rating you want on your meter and you can't probe the main drop from the power company. I love the sturdiness of this meter, it a Fluke, so it's the brick crap house of DMMs. The rubber holster offers excellent 5 side protection and it feels good in the hand. Most people fail to realize just how much force 10A can carry; this meter uses a single high quality ceramic HRC fuse and all of the standard additional suppression devices to give the user maximum protection. The case is designed with a deep lip / blast shield as well to protect against debris being blown out the sides in the event of truly catastrophic failure. This is a low impedance voltage test that operates on something close to a 3,ooo Ohm resistance. Flipping to the low impedance mode allows this ghost voltage to “dissipate” and read what's really on the line (which should be less than half a volt on a circuit that’s de-energized.). The resistance on a PCB in electronics circuit can often be much higher than 3,000 Ohms...you could short out that segment of your board by allowing current to flow through the meter as apposed in parallel to it. This is why traditional meters use mega ohm class resistors to test voltage, and most of the time that's fine. So always start out in "normal" volts AC or DC then if ghost voltages are suspect, then switch to the LoZ range. It's a latched system which means you get a positive tone every time a circuit is completed. The "Volt Alert" is a non-contact voltage detector that functions the same as those pen style testers that have been on the market for years. It's nice to test walls for live electrical lines prior to drilling or nailing into them. It features high and low sensitivity modes for different wall thicknesses. However in my opinion the amperage range is quite useful for a general purpose meter and perfectly geared for electricians or homeowners. It's written in 9 languages but it's still simple and easy to understand while at the same time giving the user all the information and data that they could possibly need about this meter. So it drops a digit every factor of 10 up to 600.0 (i.e - 6.000, 60.00, 600.0) Now having said all of that, the accuracy isn't reflected in the screen's numeric resolution. Basically, you look at the reading on the display (we'll imagine measuring against a precision voltage reference of 1.000V) The first step is to add AND subtract half of a percent to get a range (in our example 0.995V & 1.005V) then you add and subtract 2 counts. Honestly for precision testing that could be quite a bit, which is why high accuracy bench top meters costs hundreds or even thousands of dollars, however for general purpose measurments, this is actually is really good accuracy. This would leave my other hand free to hold the meter and push the button. Just mark the price up another 2 bucks and give us a pouch for our meters here Fluke! A set of alligator clips would've been nice, but alas nope... Sold separately. Honestly, I have a few Fluke products and a disappointing lack of accessories is actually a common problem. If you find a Fluke Kit for the meter you're interested in at a reasonable price...GET IT! Sure Fluke has a "market" and therefore a "price" in mind, but they build their units to a "standard" first. At the end of the day, they know that these units have been tested rigorously and "proven" so that when they need quality and survivability, as well as maximum personal protection these meters will perform."
"Best meter I have!"
"It does what it is meant to do."
"Awesome Voltage meter at a really good price."
"I especially like the Lo-Z setting, which pays no attention to the ghost voltage one otherwise sees in mains power (120V 60Hz) because of voltage induced from other lines in the vicinity of those in the circuit your measuring."
"You can't go wrong with Fluke."
"The NCV checker is a great little extra just to quickly check if a panel is really dead."
"I use it to trouble shoot access control and alarm security systems."