The measurement is instantaneous: just aim the point or the measuring object, press the trigger, and here it is: the temperature is displayed clearly on the backlit LCD. It even has a laser pointer for you to aim accurately. The shape "pistol", very common for this type of device, provides a comfortable grip.
Very practical in many situations in daily life, for example to measure the air temperature in AC mouth output ', this thermometer gives reliable measurements at 1 ° C (approx): it is sufficient for domestic use ... it is of course possible to choose the unit of measurement: Celsius or Fahrenheit.
Important point: this type of device to the temperature at the surface of things / objects. This is not a clinical thermometer.
In conclusion: much faster than a traditional thermometer (because without inertia), sufficiently accurate for home use, this infrared thermometer perfectly fit in your workshop, and investment is minimal compared to the services rendered.
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