Manufacturer: Fluke
Model: Fluke 62
Rating: 
(7 reviews)
| List Price: Offer Price: $89.95 |
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Features:
- Best accuracy in its class: + 1% of reading
- Holds temperature readings for 7 seconds .Wide temperature range from -30º to 500ºC (¿20º to 932ºF)
- Dual displays shows current and MAX measurements simultaneously
- Comfortable ergonomic handle with protective rubber boot for added durability
- Fitted carrying case
Amazon.com Product Description
The Fluke 62 Mini Infrared Thermometer is an ideal choice for jobs requiring temperature measurement in hard-to-reach, hot, rotating, or dangerous situations. Diagnose heating and ventilation problems and monitor the temperature of electrical motors and electrical panels without contact for accurate readings over a broad range of temperatures that include -40-to-760-degrees-Celsius (-40-to-1400-degrees-Fahrenheit). Rugged enough for industrial environments with its protective rubber boots, the 62 Mini also comes with a handy nylon holster for easy storage and transportation.
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5 Comments
I bought this to assist me in honing my chocolate tempering skills as regular candy thermometers are such an amazing pain to use, but it ended up improving my cooking even further by alerting me to the fact that the thermostat on my oven was consistently off by nearly 40 degrees. I’ve no doubt it will come in handy the next time I think I have a fever, find some faulty weatherstriping or suspect an electronic component of overheating, too. It’s well-built, accurate and its UI does pretty much everything right by default. My one complaint is that you have to open up the battery compartment to move the tiny little dip switch from Fahrenheit to Celsius–I personally think a recessed bubble switch on the housing would have been a wiser choice.
The package Amazon sent me was DUSTY beyond belief, so I have a feeling they don’t sell too many of these, but everything inside the blister pack was in perfect working order.
I have a Raytek (RAYMT6) MT6 Mini Temp Infrared Thermometer, which I love, and which seems to be the same thing as the Fluke 62, but for a lot less money. See my review for the MT6, which should be applicable to this item as well. I prefer the look of the Fluke version, but if I can save $35, I’ll deal with having one that’s black and gray.
Note that when I did some research I found that the ±1% stated in the description is misleading. Fluke’s own specifications state that the 1% is only valid between 50-86ºF. The complete specs are:
10ºC to 30ºC (50º F to 86º F): ± 1ºC (2ºF)
Outside 10º C to 30º C (50ºF to 86ºF): ± 1.5ºC (3ºF) or ± 1.5% of reading, whichever is greater.
Below -10ºC (14ºF): ±2ºC (4ºF)
This is still good, but since the 1% is only valid over a 36º range of temperatures that aren’t really that interesting, the 1.5% is more realistic.
This is a great tool. I bought it to experiment with maintenance and troubleshooting procedures on large diesel engines, transmissions and chain drive systems, planning to buy a more expensive, industry-hardened version if it proves useful. It is useful, but still haven’t felt the need to upgrade.
I’ve also used it in miscellaneous projects — located roof leaks, checked body temperatures of self and family; scanned horses legs for injuries; and probably something entirely different today or tommorrow.
This is a easy to use and easy to understand unit. It is rugged and reliable. The price is reasonable for the features and accuracy.
Very dissapointed I ordered this. Amazon’s product description says its range is -40 to 1400 degrees F. Yet, on the range on the packaging, it states it only goes from -20 to 932 degree F!! What with that???? I will be contacting Amazon to return if possible. I didn’t notice this until I had already opened the plastic packaging that surround the product.