JMortensen Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Take a look at this... http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=37772 Who knows about the accuracy, but I might get it for the multimeter and see what I think of the pyrometer function. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JAMIE T Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 That IS cheap! I have a Fluke with a temp probe, not cheap, but I trust it. Damn, for 20 bucks it worth trying it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mario_82_ZXT Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 I think the temp probe itself is quite pricey. Plus, it isn't as automotive and "cool" looking as a real one IMHO Mario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tube80z Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Take a look at this... http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=37772 Who knows about the accuracy' date=' but I might get it for the multimeter and see what I think of the pyrometer function.[/quote'] I think you'll find the response time too slow for the temp probe. I have a temp probe for my Fluke and it really isn't that quick. Cary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillZ260 Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 I may have to get one as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted May 28, 2005 Share Posted May 28, 2005 Yep, the sampling rate of something like this will only be useful at part throttle steady rpm type conditions. It's not gonna operate like a real gauge that responds to minute changes in temp and climbs the dial really quickly with each gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted May 28, 2005 Author Share Posted May 28, 2005 I was thinking it might be a good deal for taking tire temps, not for an EGT. I guess the problem that has been pointed out is that it takes too long for the cheap gauge to get a temp reading. Need to take tire temps very quickly after getting off the track. I guess I'll just stick with my IR pyrometer for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 I use an infrared temp gauge for tires. I also use it to track heat down my intercooling system, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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