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Shad0w
02-02-05, 01:59 PM
Okay so who has em?
Im looking for personal opinions on the models available.. also.. possible sources beside the show.

Matt_K
02-02-05, 02:00 PM
Dude, you should have had a look at the ones at the store when you were in.. Jerk.. LOL. .

-Matt

Shad0w
02-02-05, 02:11 PM
LOL... hahaha so true :)
I wasnt even thinking about them @ the time :)
Marisa's BF got me thinkin I need one :)

SOOO.. :) Next time I come in to see ya.. Ill bug ya to break one out :)

Matt_K
02-02-05, 02:12 PM
For sure man.. Just say the word :D

Shad0w
02-02-05, 03:25 PM
Hey guys.. what about a gun with these stats:

Model: Stanley ETSTL1

NONCONTACT TEMPERATURE READER " Easy to use just point, shoot and read. " Instant readings in Fahrenheit or Celsius.
Accurate digital readout (+/- 2% or +/- 2ºC [+/- 2º F]).
Temperature range: -18 to 260º C (0 to 500º F).
Laser aiming for more precise readings.

Shad0w
02-02-05, 03:28 PM
Matt, what kind does PC Pets carry anyhow? Any with laser aiming?

BOAS_N_PYTHONS
02-02-05, 04:10 PM
BOB:

Before I heard about all the really new and cool looking types out there I picked up this one. A Canadian Tire was closing down and I picked it up 50% off.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v520/BOAS_N_PYTHONS/09%20-%20CAGES%20and%20EQUIPMENT/temperaturelazargun000.jpg

Works great, does the job, but I will be upgrading to a proffesional temp gun like the Raytek Raynger ST20 this summer. Might do a large order with 4 other people. If anyone is interested they should contact me via email. There are other types and even real small units from a range of makers but I like this look :D

http://www.infrared-usa.com/Product.asp?Param1=RAYST20&Param2=22

Tony

Ryan23
02-02-05, 08:24 PM
I can get a temp gun through the place that I work that looks to have all the features and the look of the Raytek but definately not the cost. Is $120-150 US the average price for models like that? What are the price ranges of some of the guns available up here in Canada?

peterm15
02-02-05, 08:29 PM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/peterm15/DSC00208.jpg

this is what i got.. picked up at the show for like 40 or 50 bucks.. works great for what i have... great for measureing highs and lows and basking spots.. doesnt have the light beam though.. but its great for what i got..

BornboreD
02-02-05, 08:32 PM
I got the same one. Picked it up from PCPC. Works great.

Colin

Removed_2815
02-02-05, 08:53 PM
I've sold the Raytek MiniTemp MT4 in the past. These are by far top of the line for herp applications. They have a better distance to spot ratio than most models available to herpers. Most other models are 2:1 or even 1:1. This just means that with these models, the further away you are from the surface you're measuring, the larger the area that the gun is detecting - not very accurate. So with a 1:1 spot ratio, if you're measuring from 24" away, then you're measuring a 24" spot.

Raytek MiniTemp's have a distance to spot ratio of 8:1, so if you're doing that same measurement from 24" away, then you're measuring a 3" spot - much more accurate.

Anyway, the specs on the MT4 are:
Temperature Range: -18 to 275°C (0 to 525°F)
D:S (Distance to Spot Size): 8:1
Response time: 500 mSec, 95% response
Emissivity: Pre-set at 0.95
Accuracy: ±2%, or ±2°C (±3°F) whichever is greater
Laser sighting

They're the best I've used. I've sold them in the past for about $110 CDN (brand new, unopened packaging) which is an incredible deal seeing as how they retail for $99 USD + $15-25 USD for shipping to Canada.

I may have some more available depending on interest.

Cheers,
Ryan

Edit: plus they run on 9V batteries, which I find to be very convenient since some other models run on the less common-type batteries.

Ontario_herper
02-03-05, 07:02 PM
I've got the Raytek... works great!

Slannesh
02-03-05, 08:17 PM
Iv'e got the same pro exotics that Peterm has. Don't think you can get that model anymore, they have the PE-1 for the same price now. I'm very happy with it in general but do sometimes miss the range and laser on a higher end model.

If I get another one though i'd spend the extra $$ and get the laser sight and the 8:1 aspect ratio.

CORN_SNAKE91
02-04-05, 02:39 PM
Boas and pythons whats the name of the one u have?