Zilla Temp Gun

[Jay]

Just wondering if anyone has used this product, if so was it any good its only $17.99cdn sounds cheap let me know


Product Details

Manufacturer
Zilla


Measures in any spot...even on a pet's skin!
Easy point and press action
Large, clear LCD display

A safe and easy way to check for proper temperature
Maintain proper temperature throughout the reptile's habitat. Reptile owners can test basking spots, caves, even herps themselves for safe and healthy temperatures with a Digital Infrared Thermometer. LCD display measures both Fahrenheit or Celcius. Accurate (+/- 2.5°F) infrared technology runs on two 1.5V cell batteries and measures temperatures from -27°F to 230°F. Healthier reptile living environments start with a Digital Infrared Thermometer!

[dshin963]

Would probably do the trick i just dont lile those 1.5 V batteries... I personally use a temp gun from home depot cant remember the model at the moment but it cost me about 70

[sickvenom]

Accurate (+/- 2.5°F)

i'm kinda doubting this right here. that is a pretty narrow range for a temp gun in this price range. my $200 raytek is acurate +/- 1%.

[Jay]

Thats what i thought for 18 bucks its will probably break or be inaccurate,im gunna try it out tomorrow how would i test it?

[NennaMeerkat]

Just cause it is cheap doesn't mean it is horrible. I got a 20 dollar one from a show a few months ago. Works just fine.

[Jay]

How do you know though?

[sickvenom]

Thats what i thought for 18 bucks its will probably break or be inaccurate,im gunna try it out tomorrow how would i test it?

that's the tough part. you really don't have a reference. you could use a probe thermometer to gauge something, then use the heat gun to see if it's in the ballpark. but if your thermometer is off, then your results might be off as well.

[NennaMeerkat]

How do you know though?

How do you know about any temp gun? Personally I tested it by putting it against the opening in my ear and holding the button down for a few seconds. Gave me a 98 on the reading...

[Jay]

Good idea ill do that

[sickvenom]

i checked zilla's web site and it doesn't list the d:s ratio. i'm guessing it's 1:1. another reason why it's so cheap.