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Originally Posted by California $2.99 for the multi-tester (volt meter etc) is the best bargain anywhere. I have them all over the place. And the little $6.99 laser thermometer is a great toy. I aim it up at the a/c vent at home for a remote reading. On the tractor the lower block shows 150 degrees, head 185, water outlet and top radiator tank 190. I expect it would diagnose a plugged radiator core ok. |
I bought a bunch of those multitesters when they had them on a great sale. Nice to have them everywhere and gave some to friends.
I bought one of the cheap IR thermometers also. It has come in handy for troubleshooting or verifying the operation of cooolers, etc.. A few days ago, I played around with it at the house. The outside temp measured 3 degrees F. The house wall was 5 -8 (you could tell when you had it aimed at a stud or poorly insulated area - I was impressed). Center of a casement window measured about 10, a french door 18, plywood panel above my window air conditioner 27 - maybe it is time to take it out but we are having a heat wave this weekend since it might get up to 34.
For a few bucks, it was worth it.
Ken