101 uses for an infrared non-contact thermometer

[klenger]

I just got a RayTek MT6 infrared thermometer after hearing of some of the great things to use it for. Seems like a very nice tool. Let's put together a creative list of uses for these devices. I'm not taking credit for any of them that I mention, just repeating what I've heard.



1) Check trailer tire temps for early detection of low tire pressure.



2) Check truck rear axle temperatures when towing (preferably after you have stopped).



3) Check air conditioning cool air and return temperatures to verify A/C performance.



4) Check propane level on LP tanks by noting at what level the temperature on the tank changes.



Your turn...

 

[IRNGOAT]

checking for a cyl. not fireing on a gasser (cold manifold port)

 

[jandtjil]

The temp of your beer

 

[Cummins Thunder]

Check the temp of my R/C trucks motor... . view pics of it in my gallery.

 

[gregdoerfler]

not for checking temp, but you can use the laser dot to torment your cat or dog by letting them chase it.

 

[DennyDay]

My favorite and the reason I have one - - - check liquid product flow from one tank car to another.



Denny

 

[RankRam]

Wheel bearing temps.

 

[Holysmokes]

Learn when to seize argument with wife before she explodes #@$%!

 

[Moose]

To learn just hot hot that object u just burned urself on is

To make sure the BBQ pit is at just the right temp



Moose

 

[Tony T.]

Well the single guys can use it out on a date to see how "hot" your date gets while "smooching". If that does not work I guess just check your rear end. :-laf



Tony

 

[MLimpert]

Gotta see if the burgers are done!

 

[Jeff H]

2nd that on the hot chics.

 

[Jeff H]

-Brake drums on the vehicle.

On the trailer if it has tandems. If you have quite a difference in temps. One or more wheels is not braking hard enough.

-Can tell you how low you are on refrigerant. By temp and pressure difference. Will require a/c pressure gauges also. Is accurate this way.

-Test radiator inlet and outlet temps. If you always seam to be over heating. Check over t stat housing to see what temp it opens.

-In and out of sun temps. On pretty much anything?

-If you have a dog that lays on the couch. Then jumps off as soon as you walk in the door. You see him laying on the floor next to the couch as if he were there all day.

 

[MGordon]

Using the laser pointer on it to drive the cat nuts!

 

[nickleinonen]

i use the one at work for checking exhaust manifold tempratures at the exhaust risers to see if any one is much hotter/colder than others [rarely done though]



also use it for checking main bearing tempratures and conrod tempratures... the conrod is a good read as your dot hits the bearing shell, but the mains you have to measure the main cap so it isn't as accurate... we're suppose to check the conrod temps everytime one is changed out during running repairs after 10min idling, but i can't even remember the last time i did so [as long as you put it together right and it is getting oil, it will be ok]



doing the mains and conrods is easy on the engines at work though, they got nice big crankcase access covers on them

 

[crobertson1]

To check the temp at the photocotocide sensor and retainer mechanism.

 

[lmills]

To check the temp at the photocotocide sensor and retainer mechanism.

yep, that's what I use it for all the time.

 

[HoleshotHolset]

I use mine every so often to see if my old refrigerator is still keeping my rBGH treated milk at 34°F.



Measuring HVAC efficiency and looking for 'cold spots' along my foundation and exterior walls is also effective... It allowed me to find intrusion points and better insulate 'em.



I originally bought it because the electric radiator fan never came on in my VW... even in the summer. (the fan for the condensor would work fine, though) I checked the temp of everything with the non-contact thermometer and it was all in-spec... the fan didn't need to come on... it wasn't hot enough.



Matt

 

[KBennett]

To check the temp at the photocotocide sensor and retainer mechanism.

:-laf

Yep, the photocoticide's are very sensitive to temperature changes. Better check the muffler valve on Whitey while you are at it.



I have seen them used to test track temperature at the track and to measure asphalt temp on a construction site.