BTMETER BT-1500 Non-Contact Pyrometer 30:1 Industrial Laser Thermometer Gun, -58℉ to 2732℉ (-50℃ ~ 1500℃) High Temp Infrared Thermometer (NOT for Human)

I got this for metal working since it goes up to 2732 degrees. These are my initial thoughts after using the first time.Likes-Well constructed, rubberized grip feels good in the hand.-30:1 distance ratio means it has a small beam. The beam is flanked by two laser dots (adjustable to one or none) which lets you see what you're measuring. This allows for narrow measurements behind objects.-High temperature range allows measuring hot metals in the range I need. This is two to three times higher than most infrared meters.-Comes with a soft case.-You can set alarms (High and low) to sound when temps are met. Useful when working with metal.-Has other functions such as logging Max High Temp, Max Low Temp, Average Temp, difference.-Display light on/off. Useful to see display when working in a low light environment.-Flashlight mode, to illuminate the object in low light conditions.-Emissivity Adjustment. Emissivity is the ratio of reflected heat. Adjusting this allows for more accurate measuring of highly reflective objects that would throw off other meters. Example, Water is different than snow. There is a minimal chart in the book but you can find much larger tables online. The default .95 seems to works for the iron I'm working with.Dislikes-Manual is minimal, but functional.-Beeps every time you take a measurement. Not a biggie but there may be circumstances you want quiet.-Autoshutoff is somewhat quick but again, not a biggie.Overall a solid product and fulfills my metalworking needs.

I picked this up to help read the thermal performance and temperature for walls as we investigated possible insulation issues. It is easy to use, seems accurate and is well made for the price. Not too expensive, not too cheap, but just right. Now that we have it we are finding many uses for it. Works well for our at home uses. One note, read the instructions when installing the batteries, there is small screw to remove that is not easy seen beforehand.

The product actually arrived a day sooner than I anticipated, which was a nice touch.Then I opened the manual...After trying to figure out what the manufacturer was trying to tell me in the manual, I decided that if it's going to be, it is up to me. So...After about a half hour or so of fiddling with it I seem to have gotten enough hands on to make it work.It is very fast and chocked full of features that I will probably never use, but hey, the price is right!This thermometer is well worth the money.I use it mostly for cooking. Not for the food (duh) but the pans, the grill and what not.I've used it in my shop for electronics. Checking component temps.In the house I can check the temperature at and around doors and windows inside and outside.It's a good product that gets better as you maneuver through the self paced learning curve.All in all a very good product.IMHO, THE DOCUMENTATION WILL KEEP THIS PRODUCT FROM EVER ATTAINING IT'S TRUE PLACE IN THE MARKET.

Worked great smelting lead

Love this meter. It may be overkill for my main need (outdoor grilling and baking), but it does exactly what I need. Accurate temperatures in an easy to use format.It came set to Celsius, but after pushing a couple of buttons, I quite easily changed it to Fahrenheit (pull trigger then push T/DN button).It can be set to alert you if a temperature is above or below a certain point, report a temperature average, or just report the temperature at that spot.Temperature readings can be adjusted to compensate for emissivity differences. Materials like wood, stone and metal emit heat very differently. This affects the accuracy of the readings if you don’t have an emissivity adjustment.It comes with a screw driver (which I only noticed just now), a soft case, carabiner attachment, 180 day warranty, and detailed instruction booklet.Only thing I don’t like is the need to remove a screw to install the battery. The tiny screw is very difficult to replace because it’s deeply set inside a narrow well at the bottom of the device (see photo). The battery compartment won’t stay closed without it. When I couldn’t find a magnetic screwdriver, I found some tweezers and used them to hold the screw long enough to get it started.When I tried unscrewing it a second time with the supplied screwdriver, I discovered you don’t need to completely remove the screw to open the battery compartment.PS. This device is NOT for taking temperatures on people. WHY? One good reason is blinding someone with the laser if it gets in their eyes.