|
| 
 enlarge |
Brand: Actron
Category: Automotive Parts And Accessories
List Price: $52.99
Buy New: $29.50
You Save: $23.49 (44%)
New (9) from $29.50
Avg. Customer Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 103
Color: Orange
Media: Misc.
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.2 x 4.2 x 1.1
MPN: CP7875
Model: CP7875
UPC: 021467078753
EAN: 0021467078753
ASIN: B000FJR0SG
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
|
| Customer Reviews:
 does what it says February 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
There is a growing number of these gadgets out there. This one works as it was promised and is a convenient tool (and toy) for the gadgeteer. How much colder are the single pane windows than than the double panes? How cold is that floor in the bathroom? The speed at which you can make measurements is great. This unit is not as accurate as the precision it provides, but good enough. Incidentally, soon after it arrived I picked up "A Matter of Degrees" by Gino Segre at the county library - check it out.
Small, inexpensive, and handy, but no laser and wide spot January 10, 2008
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
I did a lot of web research on infrared thermometers, visited 3 manufacturers' web sites, and saw the Fluke 62 at Fry's before buying this Actron CP7875 (on eBay). Chose it because of lowest price and rated accurate enough for my needs (+/-2%). Initially wanted a laser but didn't want my kid playing with lasers.
Smaller than I expected, <4" long. Comes with CR2032 lithium watch battery installed. Very easy to use with auto backlight. Seems accurate enough, i.e. melting ice measured at 32F. While holding button, reads 2-3 times per second, displaying current and highest temp. When button is released, auto holds temp until button is pressed again or shuts off after 15 seconds.
Biggest downside is the 1:1 distance-to-spot ratio. Most others have ratios from 6:1 to 10:1, measuring a 1" circle at 6"-10". The CP7875 measures a 10" circle at 10" distance. This is not explained in the online description nor on the Actron web site, but is explained in the docs and illustrated on the back of the device. If if you an accurate temp on something small, hold the thermometer really close.
The small F-to-C conversion button is recessed and requires a pen, fork, or small fingers to push it (I couldn't push it with my finger or short fingernails). Okay with me as I will be measuring everything in F. Wish it used standard 9V battery but then it would be bigger and heavier.
Pros: Very small, least expensive, easy to read backlit display, intuitive one-button operation. Battery life rated 20-25 hours of use.
Cons: No laser, wide spot, no hold after shutoff, top range 428F, and have to buy replacement battery at electronics or camera store (like Radio Shack).
If you need an inexpensive way to measure temps without touching, get this one, especially if you want to carry it in your pocket and don't want a 12oz "gun" that needs a holster. If you need to measure small spots at a distance and/or want a laser, or need to measure temps >428F, get a Raytek or Fluke. Note that Fluke owns Raytek (see Fluke web site).
It Does Exactly What It's Designed To Do! January 7, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This thermometer is not fancy by any means, but its small size and simplicity is great for in the home. We use it mainly in candy making, but find other uses for it all the time.
 not what I was hoping for December 15, 2007
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
This thermometer has a beam that spreads out conically, instead of measuring a single point. It works great, but is far less useful than a pinpoint measuring system.
great product December 3, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a great product. If I was going to buy another type, I would get something with a laser pointer on it as well.
|
|
|
| |
