Best Temperature Controllers
Specification Temperature Control Range : -50~99 °C / -58~210 ° F. Temperature Resolution: 0.1 ° C / 0.1° F Temperature Accuracy: ±1°C (-50 ~ 70°C) / ±1°F (-50 ~ 160° F). Temperature Control Mode :On/Off Control, Heating and Cooling. Input Power: 100 ~240VAC, 50Hz/60Hz. Temperature Control Output: Max. Plug and play design, easy to use; Dual relay output, be able to connect with refrigeration and heating equipment at the same time.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I have a small jar of water in the fridge and put the temperature probe in there to get a more even temperature reading (rather than the air which can fluctuate a lot when the fridge cycles off)."
"However, as is true of the vast majority of instruction/user manuals that accompany devices such as this that are made in China, the printed instruction/user manual provided with the device is nearly useless, due to the fact that it is so small in size and consequently the print font is very tiny and difficult to read. So, I did not even bother to try deciphering the nearly-impossible to read user manual that came with the device, and rather, I went online and found the InkBird website, at http://ink-bird.com, and then quickly located the downloadable manual for this device in PDF file format, at http://ink-bird.com/asset/file/ITC-308%20V2.1%20EN.pdf , downloaded it, and printed the three most important pages to me out of the six pages in the manual."
"I thought for the price I would be downgrading from my Johnson Controls A419ABG-3C Digital Thermostat Control Unit that I have on my other kegorator."
"I caused a problem accidentally melting wires on my temp sensor (it was my fault), and customer service quickly helped me out and got me a new sensor."
"Was easy to set up, though the instructions were no help."
"Put the thermocouple into the deep-freeze, plug the freezer into the cool side, plug it into the wall, set your temperature range and your keg will stay at the perfect temperature of beer!"
"Whats worse is the temperature reading isn't even stable bad."
"I've had this controller for about 6-8 months and it was doing an excellent job at regulating the temperature in a chest freezer I turned into a keezer for dispensing beer."
Style: 62 MAX Plus. 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 tried several of these thermometers in the $30-$150 range before settling on the Fluke and I honestly didn't find any real differences in accuracy between any of them."
"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."
"Accurate rugged and easy to use, is drop impact rated and water proof no more broken pyrometer well worth it's weight in gold."
"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."
High and low temperature alarms are available(You can use this feature to alarm you when the temperature overshoots your desired temperature). Specification: 1.Power supply: AC 110V 50/60Hz. 2.Measure range: -58°F ~ 230°F / -50°C ~ 110°C. 3.Temperature resolution: 0.1. 4.Accuracy: ±0.5. 5.Working mode: Heating and Cooling mode. 6.Max span between turn-on degree and turn-off degree is 25. 7.Control resolution: 0.1. 8.Power consumption: less than 3W. 9.Relay contact capacity: 10A. 10.Store setting after power off: YES. 11.Compressor delay protection: YES. 12.High and Low Temperature alarm: Yes. 13.Product size: 4.9x4.5x1.9 inch (12.5x11.5x5 cm). 14.Sensor Cable length: 3m(9.8ft). Advanced function: 1.Switch temperature unit(Default: F): F or C. 2.Switch resolution(Default:0.1): 0.1 or 1.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I have the temperature set at 79 degrees F with a heat differential of 0.5 F, however, the heat and cooling differentials can be set at tight as 0.1 F. My only concern is the probe; I am not sure how it will hold up in saltwater over time because it does not look very sturdy."
"The issue with the first unit was actually with my plug and the unit works well. The second unit also seemed fine at first however it is now reading temps, after a couple days, MUCH higher than they actually are."
"I use this along with a carboy heater to maintain the temperature of my fermenting beer."
"Will use the second one in my greenhouse this winter to control a rogue heater."
"Like that I can set a temperature and have an electric heater hooked up and it will turn the heater on so nothing freezes."
"I noticed that the connector for the probe seems to be very sensitive so that if it gets bumped or any pressure applied to it, it will wig out and behave as though the sensor is removed until you stop touching it or remove pressure."
"Using this to convert a chest freezer into a Kimchee Fridge."
"The unit works very well as designed, unfortunately is uses a common setpoint for heating and cooling."
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."
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 Indicators
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℉～1022℉/ -50℃～550℃.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I've checked that the air coming out of my AC is cold, what the temperature is in different rooms in my house, and 25 ft ceilings, if my pizza is safe to eat without getting pizza palate, I also insulated the compressor pipe on the outside of my house."
"This will roughly give you a temperature of 212 F. Boiling water, in equilibrium (or the entire fluid being the same temperature) will maintain 212F no matter how quickly the water is evaporating. In practice, these are used for taking a quick, general measurement of fluid temperature or identifying heat losses. I have used this at my home to identify what rooms are cooler then others, draughts around doors or windows and leaks in the HVAC system."
"Warnings about pointing at animals and people should be strictly adhered to as with any laser product to prevent eye damage and shouldn’t be used or handled by children."
"The device supports both Fahrenheit and Celsius readings and can switch back and forth between the two while maintaining the current value."
"I also like that the company sent a follow up letter asking if I had any questions or concerns."
"It seemed to be not as accurate as this unit and lasted just several years and then began to give random readings."
"Lots of custom/ aftermarket parts makes troubleshooting a little more involved than a factory car."
"IF you need high precision readings then I would recommend stepping up to a better model with the ability to calibrate temps and dial in the correct emessivity for different surfaces."
Best Moisture Meters
GENERAL TOOLS - THE PRECISE TOOL FOR DOING THE JOB EXACTLY RIGHT. Wood working tool is auto-calibrating and operates on 9V battery; 2-inch diagonal backlit LCD screen and a 3-color LED bar graph.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"We buy a LOT of firewood and now I won't have to worry about being (pardon the pun) burned by sellers who claim they sell seasoned wood."
"I gotta say I'm very happy with this moisture meter."
"We thought that we might have a leak in the wall so we put two holes in the sheetrock to check for moisture this picked up everything figured out what was going on thanks to this product this product picks up moisture readings very nicely."
"Easy to use, good customer service when you call them with questions, easy to understand instructions."
"Hard to tell how accurate it is, but i still used it, hoping that it will give me true readout."
"Nice meter, not that cheap junk you sometimes get."
"I would have been just as happy with the base model that only beeps if the moisture is high enough to cause a risk of growth."
"This has been amazing as we have been living in a house undergoing major repairs due to hidden water leaks."
Best Thermometers
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."
Best Thermowells
Process connection: 3/4" NPT connection standard. Thermometer connection: 1/2" NPT female connection standard. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Great addition to my HERMS build!"
Best Thermal Imagers
The Seek allows you to literally see heat, making it possible to spot people and animals in daylight, total darkness, or in obscured visibility conditions. With a detectable temperature range of –40 to 626 degrees Fahrenheit, pinpointing energy loss, spotting missing insulation, and identifying overheated circuitry are just a few of its thousands of use cases.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"** Edit - added FLIR One (1st Gen and Seek XR photos of same dog at about the same range). I owned a FLIR One for my iPhone 5s prior to buying the Seek Thermal XR for my iPhone 6+. )that could attach to any iPhone I was planning on buying that device but then Seek came out with the "XR" that had a much greater range than my FLIR One and the ability to focus on objects near or far. I do like my XR but I also miss my FLIR One. Pros of the Seek XR over FLIR One: Focus. Higher resolution/thermal pixel count. Much better App for iPhone (like MUCH better). Seems to be more accurate (skin is actually 98f!). Wider displayed temperature range. Automatic calibration. Pros of the FLIR over XR. Second camera for visible spectrum. Contrast of thermal seems to be better. My FLIR would tell me <32f or >212f if I pointed at something colder or hotter than that."
"The carrying case was sturdy and watertight (I removed the camera and held the case under 2 feet of water for 45 minutes without any leaks - I floats by the way also with the camera inside). Most low resolution thermals produce blurry picture and Flir introduced the msx technology to outline the picture so you can see what it was you took a picture of, but in most cases the Seek pictures are very clear and objects are easily distinguished. Therm App (384 × 288 gives more than 110,000 temperature measurements in a picture) has a higher resolution than Seek but as mentioned the price is way up and temperature detection is much narrower than the Seek. I wrote to Seek regarding EXIF and thermal data in the pictures. There's no data stored with the pictures and what you see is what you get (other companies saves thermal data with pictures thus making it possible to process the pictures later on a computer - change the color scheme for instance). The first will utilize more of the thermal sensor and the latter fits better on modern screens (but be advised that what really happens is that the 4:3 picture is cut to fit). It's possible to ad watermarks to your pictures. If your location on the phone is turned off you won't be able to get a precise location on the picture (I don't know why I have to tell you this but apparently not all think about this). The camera I heavily relying on the phones cpu and that's what keeps the price down. it's possible to have the temperature shown on the picture either in spot mode (temperature measured and shown in the middle of the picture) and High/Low mode where highest and lowest temperature within the frame is shown. There is a search mode where you can have the camera highlight temperatures higher, lower or exactly a given temperature. In the thermal+ mode you can use the camera together with the phones camera and slide between the 2. If you double press on the normal picture you'll be able to zoom and pan the picture so it fits the thermal picture. When you take a picture in this mode 2 pictures will be saved to the phone. Within the app you can still slide between the two but that is not the case when you export the pictures or see them in your phones image viewer (goes without saying, but still saying it). If you take the picture in one of the temperature modes the temperature will be shown on both pictures. Pros: price , temperature range (-40C to 330C), adjustable focus, size (smaller than expected), sturdy carrying case, build quality, app has many useful features, range of detection (from macro to long distance), ability to adjust normal and thermal picture to line up (thermal+ function). Cons: flat photos (no exif or thermal data saved with the photos, thus no possibility of tweaking the photos on computer later), fov is very narrow, (20 degrees compared to regular versions 36), app is messy and not intuitive (some controls even move around on the screen when entering functions or tilting the unit),"
"This was not a requirement when I purchased the device and was not a requirement until a recent iOS app update."