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Review on 🌡️ BTMETER BT-985B Laser Temperature Gun Pyrometer, -58~2480℉(-50~1360℃) High Temperature Meter, 16:1 Distance Spot Ratio Industrial Infrared Thermometer Tester for Furnace, Smelting (NOT for Measuring Human Body Temperature) by James Pfettscher

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Watch out for the battery problem

First I must warn anyone who is purchasing this item: DO NOT USE THE BATTERY INCLUDED. Battery doesn't work on all devices, you get very high readings, or the device restarts when you press and hold the shutter button. I would like to point out that I bought one of these in hopes of using it with my oven; However, upon arrival the thermometer was not working. I would press the trigger once to turn it on and it would turn on; As soon as I tried holding the trigger to get a reading, it would shut down and restart; no laser guide, no screen. Of course I reported that I got a defective one. I get a replacement the next day and use the same battery from the previous device. This one had similar problems, it wouldn't restart; but the screen "turned off" and I got an outrageously high number (including 350°F). I went to the store, got my own 9v battery and went home to try it out. The new battery worked great, I compared it to my current thermometer (my current one only shows 1000°F) and it's within ±0.5°F. ; very good for the price. Very satisfied after initial troubleshooting. I will post a video of the symptoms soon.

Pros
  • Infrared Thermometer
Cons
  • High Price