Fluke62 Max Industrial Infrared Thermometer, -22 to +932 Degree F Range, Single Laser Targeting, 10:1 Distance To Spot Ratio, IP54 Rating, Includes 3 Year Warranty, (Not For Human Temp)

At this price, the Fluke 62 Max is a great buy. It’s a dependable, rugged thermometer that gets the job done well in harsh environments. For anyone looking for fast, accurate readings and durable build quality at an affordable price, the Fluke 62 Max is a fantastic choice.

I've used this to check spots in the refrigerator to find the best location to keep my milk. Seems to work well. I also use it to check the air temperature leaving the HVAC vents for both heating and cooling. Lets me know which ducts likely need more insulation. Overall it's a handy tool.

I compared and between 10 brands,and this brand most accurate.

I purchased this unit with several applications in mind.- health and safety auditing in a heavy manufacturing setting- evaluating efficiency/effectiveness of HVAC equipment- monitoring bearing temperatures- monitoring motor and transformer temperatures- monitoring inverter temperaturesI am certain I will find numerous additional applications. I have already discovered that the coffee out of the office coffee machine is 129 degrees F. It is still palatable down to about 98 degrees F. Below 98 degrees it loses its charm. (smile)The unit is easy to set up and use. The controls are simple and fairly well foolproofed. I had it out of the package and in use within ten minutes of its delivery. It appears to be very durable.I also recommend that you consider spending a few minutes on the Fluke website. There is a nice write-up on this unit with additional suggestions on its use and limitations. You can search by Fluke 62 Max on the Fluke site to review it. There is one photo on the Fluke site that surprises me, however. It is a rather close up photo of an ungloved human hand holding the 62 Max just a few inches from some very heavy duty electrical connections. If the photo is intending to represent the electrical connections as live/energized, I do not think the person holding the unit is compliant with NFPA 70-E.Again...very nice serious tool for the price.

Make sure you have the battery in the correct way. Works well.

If you give an immortal monkey a Fluke 62 MAX, sooner or later he will figure it out. Once he figures it out, however, the unit is great. I especially like that you can ask it to display the highest,or lowest readings for an item, the difference between the two readings, or an average of the readings. The display is easily readable. It has the feeling of a well built item, even though it is Hecho en China. I am using it to check the temperature of transmission fluid in a VW Jetta TDI and a M-B ML 320 CDI when I change the fluid and the filters. There is no transmission dipstick for these vehicles, and they are filled through their drain holes. Go figure.While the manual is close to useless, the software is pretty intuitive. I still do not know what an EMS is. Too many languages included in the manual, causing cost cutting in producing it. One of the many benefits of globalization.scigiene.com/pdfs/428_InfraredThermometerEmissivitytablesrev.pdf shows emissivity tables for various materials.

Laser pointer pros:Entertains catLaser pointer cons:Cheap ones run on button cells, are poorly made, and breakExpensive ones are too powerful and blind catIR thermometer pros:Runs on real batteriesLasts foreverDoes not blind catTells me the temperature of objects near my catIR thermometer cons:???

Wonderful tool, simple to use and built well.