MESTEK Infrared Thermometer Gun −58°F to 1472°F 📷
Description:
This non contact digital laser thermometer is a handheld infrared tool that helps check surface temperatures quickly for cooking, home repairs, HVAC work, and simple humidity monitoring. It delivers fast readings with an adjustable emissivity setting, making it useful when you need safer, touch-free measurements for hot pans, motors, or vents.
Key Points
The thermometer offers a wide temperature span from very low to very high values, which is useful for both kitchen and mechanical uses. Its color LCD shows readings clearly and the built-in laser pointer helps aim at the exact spot, reducing guesswork. The unit also measures ambient temperature, relative humidity, dew point, and surface temperature of perishable items, which adds versatility beyond typical IR guns 🧰. The manufacturer states that the temperature and humidity sensors and the laser are produced in France, a detail that may matter for users focused on component origin.
Technical Specifications
- Name: MESTEK Infrared Thermometer Gun
- Temperature range: -58°F to 1472°F (-50 to 800°C)
- Measurement modes: Surface temperature, ambient temperature, humidity, dew point, temperature of deterioration
- Display: Color LCD with laser aiming pointer
- Emissivity: Adjustable (user-configurable for different surfaces)
Usage Recommendations
For cooking, point the laser at the surface of pans or grills to monitor heat without contact and avoid contaminating food. For maintenance tasks such as checking bearings, motors, or HVAC ducts, allow a few seconds for a stable reading and keep the correct distance to maintain accuracy. When measuring shiny or reflective metals, increase the emissivity setting or apply a piece of tape to the area to get a more reliable result. Note that reflective surfaces and strong ambient light can affect infrared readings, and according to the manufacturer, adjusting emissivity helps compensate for those variables 🔧.
Consider that the thermometer reports surface and ambient values but will not measure internal temperatures of food or enclosed components. Battery life and response time may vary with usage and environmental conditions. The included laser is a targeting aid and should not be shone into eyes or used on people.
