Digital Temp Gun

We have one from Princess Auto, used regularly for tires, hubs etc. When checking tire temps, don't be surprised at variations in temps from side to side (sun/shade) TOOO many variables. Just watch for extreme changes. Seen tire temps as high as 165F. Pavement temp was even hotter.

Beverley and Ken

Been using an infrared thermometer for 7 years.
Great for check of tire thread temps, hubs, brake rotors etc.

Distance from object being measured will affect temp (wider vs narrow beam)

I try to hold it 8" from area on each tire/hub so that I can compare the different tires/hubs.
Tire thread....I aim for flat area between threads...two spots
Hubs.....I aim at the transition between drum face and hub and then 2" in from grease cap for two readings
Rotors....on truck I aim just below caliber

Do a quick check at each stop. Sunny side tires/hubs can be higher than shady side. I look for big spread between set on same side.

Bought my first one 30+ years ago for $90 (Rayteck) and it found a engine overheating problem in minutes after weeks of trying to solve the problem. I've used it several time today (yes it's still working) checking temperatures in my house. The temp reading that blows me away is pointing it up on a clear day in the summer and getting a reading of -35F degrees... 30,000'. Currently it's too cold and pointed up it's out of it's temp range. I own three and they are one of my most often used tool.

You can also use it as a propane gauge, works better than most of the stick on gauges I have seen for them.

Good price. That is what I paid for Harbor Freight Tool cheapie, but it works OK. They come in very handy. Have seen tire temps over 200 (second most hottest day we had last summer). All of the tires, thought it was a problem, turns out no, not unusual. And not more than 15 degrees difference in tire temps. Also comes in handy if you do any dutch oven cooking, play laser tag with cat, Have also seen on here people us it to check trans temp if gauge not working and check radiator to see if it is plugged up or thermostat maybe not opening. Also proved to myself just how much less LED's are then regular bulbs.
Would of got one a lot sooner if I'd known what fun....

Mine does go thru batteries faster than I think it should

Harbor Freight has one on sale,,$19....

Helmsey wrote:
You can also use it as a propane gauge, works better than most of the stick on gauges I have seen for them.

Thanks for that suggestion! Never thought of that.

pfidahospud wrote:

Helmsey wrote:
You can also use it as a propane gauge, works better than most of the stick on gauges I have seen for them.

Thanks for that suggestion! Never thought of that.

Thats a great idea,,, will try that in the morning,, frying two turkeys,, will check level periodically,,, should work like a charm!!!


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I like the propane gauge idea.

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My buddy has used one to fry fish for years. Should work well with the turkey.