Temp guns

Damion930 · 06-09-11, 11:23 PM

So I've been meaning to get one forever and just never got around to it. My enclosures have multiple thermometers and I have a few with probes I have been using for checking specific spots in my enclosures. Well today I got a great deal on one at lowes and gave all my enclosures a thorough going over and was surprised at what I found in a few. Most of my temps wher right on but 2 of my basking areas were way high the basking spot in my retics enclosure was reading at 110. I feel like an *** for not taking care of it sooner. Lesson learned

NennaMeerkat · 06-09-11, 11:31 PM

It happens guy. Just be glad you took care of business now and rectifying the problem right? No harm no foul right? I mean no reptiles were harmed or having problems because of the high temps.

TeaNinja · 06-09-11, 11:32 PM

no reptiles were harmed in the making of this film. eat snacky smores.

on a serious note, i too should find a cheap deal on one of those.

stephanbakir · 06-09-11, 11:34 PM

Most hardware stores sell em cheap, keep in mind if you buy one with reptile in the name from pet shops they are 45$+ instead of 10

NennaMeerkat · 06-09-11, 11:41 PM

Yeah I bought my temp gun for about 25 bucks at a reptile show. Was the last day and they were closing shop so I got a sweet deal on it all things considered. It isn't top of the line by any standards but it is really nice. I check temps 3 times a day on all my tanks every other day. I just enjoy using it that much LOL

LLinz · 06-09-11, 11:42 PM

I just got one on ebay for $40. I got the Pro Exotics PE2. Its awesome and I love it, definitely worth the $40. If you're going to get a reptile one, get it on ebay, not a pet store, you'll save so much money.

Damion930 · 06-10-11, 12:02 AM

They had a few at lowes in the 40-50 range. I was fully willing to spend the 50 but got one on sale for 19 happy day. I feel better knowing everyone has the proper temps now and im glad no one was harmed do to my negligence

Lankyrob · 06-10-11, 04:59 AM

Was looking at reptile ones and they were around £50 - went into a local hardware shop and the EXACT model without the "reptile" sticker was £12 so i got that one. Checking it against the pictures and serial numbers on the web it is precisely the same as the reptile gun just without the additional sticker, ergo stickers with "REPTI" on them are worth roughly £38!!

forza_inter · 06-10-11, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TeaNinja

no reptiles were harmed in the making of this film. eat snacky smores.

on a serious note, i too should find a cheap deal on one of those.

ebay....i got one from hong kong for under $10

Jay · 06-10-11, 09:06 AM

You probably got what you paid for

Ch^4 · 06-10-11, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jay0133

You probably got what you paid for

x2

I got this bad boy (Amazon.com: Raytek MT4 Mini Temp Non-Contact Thermometer Gun with Laser Sighting: Home Improvement). Name brand, not top of the line, but not $10. Laser sighting so you know what temp you are reading. And EXTREMELY accurate to a tenth of a degree.

It is *likely* a one-time purchase; consider it an investment as this tool is invaluable if you truly want to know what the temps are.

I'm a Mech. Eng., so I don't take the inexpensive route when it comes to heating, regulation, and monitoring. Too much at stake and somewhat terrifying if you actually know how things are made. Just my $0.02.

forza_inter · 06-10-11, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jay0133

You probably got what you paid for

its a temp gun....what could possibly be so bad about it? i double check every temp in my snakes tank.....all adds up

Jay · 06-10-11, 04:58 PM

How do you know its giving you an accurate reading.

stephanbakir · 06-10-11, 04:59 PM

some cheapies are off by as much as 3-5 degrees

Jay · 06-10-11, 05:12 PM

my zoomed was any where between -5 and +3