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Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer with Laser Targeting

Item # 96451 Manufacturer: Cen-Tech

Our Non-Contact Infrared Thermometers instantly measure temperatures from a distance...just point the laser at the intended surface 

Only: $59.99

Sale: $39.99

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Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer with Laser
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Description

Sometimes it’s called a laser thermometer, because you use the built-in laser to target the surface, but it’s really a non-contact infrared thermometer that measures the electromagnetic radiation coming from that surface. It’s the safest way to measure temperatures in hazardous areas (like automobile engines or other machinery), hard-to-reach places and other areas where a non-contact infrared laser thermometer is the way to go.

  • Professional-quality, infrared technology at an excellent value
  • Temperature range: -4° F/-20° C to 968° F/520° C
  • Accuracy: +3° F/+2° C or 2% of reading
  • Distance-to-spot ratio: 8 to 1

9 volt DC battery included.

Temperature range: -4°F (-20°C) to 968°F (520°C)
Response time: 500 mSec
Distance to spot accuracy: 8 to 1
Accuracy: +/- 4° below 212° F, +/- 2° above 212° F
Overall dimensions: 7" L x 1-3/4" W x 4-1/2" L at grip
Shipping Weight: 0.55 lbs.

Specifications
Name Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer with Laser Targeting
SKU 96451
Brand Cen-Tech
Material ABS
Shipping Volume 0.096
Range -4° F/-20° C to 968° F/520° C
Read Out Type Digital
Temperature Scale Celsius & Fahrenheit
Manufacturer Warranty Detail We guarantee this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship 90 days from the date of purchase. Limitations apply.
Warranty
Manufacturer Warranty Detail We guarantee this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship 90 days from the date of purchase. Limitations apply.
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Cen-Tech Non-Contact Laser Thermometer
 
3.7

(based on 27 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (12)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (6)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (4)

63%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (7)
  • Good value (5)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Home (6)
    • Minor repairs (4)
    • Automotive repair shop (3)
    • Regular maintenance (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Auto enthusiast (3), Mechanic (3)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    GOOD FOR THE PRICE!

    Had a coupon,works good,alot of fun,very useful for checking temps on heating and air around the house,and checking the motorcycles we repair,get one you will be playing with it all ...Read complete review

    Had a coupon,works good,alot of fun,very useful for checking temps on heating and air around the house,and checking the motorcycles we repair,get one you will be playing with it all day......you will know the temp of about everything around your house,one of the best tools i have bought in a while.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Pros and cons

    This is a fun but inaccurate tool. The instructions suggest accuracy of within 4 degrees. Mine was off by about 6. Why, then do they bother showing a decimal point. It is implies...Read complete review

    This is a fun but inaccurate tool. The instructions suggest accuracy of within 4 degrees. Mine was off by about 6. Why, then do they bother showing a decimal point. It is implies accuracy to .1 degree, when the accuracy level is terribly worse. I just wish I had a calibration adjuster. As it is, it is very handy for comparative ratings within your house.

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    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Perfect. It doesn't get any better

    By 81ryan33

    from iddhgiurjd

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Good Value
    • Its cheep

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Cen-Tech Non-Contact Laser Thermometer:

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        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        1.0

        Inconsistent Readings at High Range

        By Louie the Pizzaiolo

        from Vermont

        About Me Cook

        Pros

        • Easy To Use

        Cons

        • Inaccurate at high temps

        Best Uses

        • Room temps

        Comments about Cen-Tech Non-Contact Laser Thermometer:

        I bought this thermometer to use on my pizza oven. Pizza cooks at 800 degrees F but this thermometer gave me readings of only 650-700 degrees when the actual temperature was closer to 900 degrees, resulting in a burned pizza! Every time I have used it, the temp has ranged from 500 to 760 degrees when my experience indicates that it is reporting way low at these temps. I would not recommend this unit for high temp applications, such as cooking.

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        3.0

        horrendous display

        By Student for Life

        from Wheeling, IL

        Pros

        • Easy To Use

        Cons

        • Poor Value

        Best Uses

        • Home

        Comments about Cen-Tech Non-Contact Laser Thermometer:

        The first few reads are hard to read because it appears as if the display is warming up.

        Works fine subsequently.

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        1.0

        Har.freight left me out to dry

        By TOM the TECH

        from BROOKLYN,NEW YORK

        About Me Auto Enthusiast, Hobbyist, Mechanic

        Pros

          Cons

          • Failure after 9 months

          Best Uses

          • Automotive Repair Shop
          • Home

          Comments about Cen-Tech Non-Contact Laser Thermometer:

          Just spoke to egg harbor,new jersey rep.and he informed me to use it as a useless paper weight.it worked when i first received it,but now it says 121 degrees for everything.i offered to go back to store for replacement and was informed it was past 90 days.this unit has never been dropped and is externelly in great condition.i would not buy any instrument from harbor again.

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          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          This Thing Just Plain Works

          By Driz

          from Upstate NY

          Pros

          • Easy to read screen
          • Easy To Use
          • Good Value
          • Reliable

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Automotive Repair Shop
            • Checking wood stove temps
            • Home
            • Minor Repairs
            • Regular Maintenance

            Comments about Cen-Tech Non-Contact Laser Thermometer:

            I got this 2 years ago and just love the thing. We use it checking room temps and stove temps all winter. In warmer months and in the shop it is helpful checking engine temps ect, especially where hazardous high speed rotating pulleys and belts are present. I even use it for a fast check of the fish aquarium temps . It's built as well as the expensive ones I've seen, does F and celcius and uses a standard battery. I'll never be without one again.

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            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Performance Update

            By GC

            from Sunnyvale CA

            About Me Auto Enthusiast, Mechanic

            Pros

            • Easy To Use
            • Good Value

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Home
              • Minor Repairs
              • Regular Maintenance

              Comments about Cen-Tech Non-Contact Laser Thermometer:

              Some coworkers got this IR readers at the B-fri sale, so we compared them and the accuracy on one is obvious. It read high @ 100F by ~5 degs vs the others. But it is consistently high. The cal setting must be off and it is not adjustable. still a good meter since there are so many other variables when reading with IR meters. Distance, Emissivity, Aim. So @ [$] it is great but maybe not @ [$].

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              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Non Contact reads radiated heat

              By GC

              from Sunnyvale CA

              About Me Auto Enthusiast, Mechanic

              Pros

              • Easy To Use
              • Good Value
              • Reliable
              • Time Saver

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Automotive Repair Shop
                • Home
                • Minor Repairs
                • Regular Maintenance

                Comments about Cen-Tech Non-Contact Laser Thermometer:

                Emissivity readers depend on the surface material to determine accuracy. So a shiny metal might read different than a dark cloth but they are the same temperature. A $1000 reader could be calibrated but then the operator must understand how to set it.

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                (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                works like a charm, home, shop, track

                By chrisF

                from montclair, nj

                About Me Auto Enthusiast

                See all my reviews

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                Pros

                • Clear Instructions
                • Compact Design
                • Easy To Use
                • Good Value

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Home
                  • Minor Repairs

                  Comments about Cen-Tech Non-Contact Laser Thermometer:

                  Nice device, works very well, very accurate. Got it on sale. Good for track, shop and kitchen!

                  Comment on this review

                  (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  4.0

                  GOOD FOR THE PRICE!

                  By YOGI

                  from Undisclosed

                  Comments about Cen-Tech Non-Contact Laser Thermometer:

                  Had a coupon,works good,alot of fun,very useful for checking temps on heating and air around the house,and checking the motorcycles we repair,get one you will be playing with it all day......you will know the temp of about everything around your house,one of the best tools i have bought in a while.

                  Comment on this review

                  (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  Splendid for kitchen use

                  By RW

                  from Undisclosed

                  Comments about Cen-Tech Non-Contact Laser Thermometer:

                  As Mike B. stated it is good for BBQ and food temperatures. I have had a similar one for years (saw it on GOOD EATS) and used it primarily for checking food temps in the crockpot and other heated serving/buffet when entertaining. Also excellent for checking frying pan or Wok temps before cooking adding meats, eggs, veggies etc.. Can't beat the coupon price. Bought this as a surprise gift for a friend who saw mine

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