Saturday, April 28, 2012

Actron CP7876 quality & price

 Actron CP7876 quality & price

I bought this infrared thermometer as a replacement. I use the thermometer to check the temperature of my outboard motor and also inspecting the A/C unit in my house to check for leaks in the duct work. The applications for this product is unlimited. The laser pointer produces pinpoint accuracy. It is simple to operate. I highly recommend this product for quality & price.

Monday, April 23, 2012

Actron CP7876 Very cool.

Actron CP7876 Very cool.
I was having some overheating issues on my boat and a fellow boater recommended this IR thermometer to help diagnose the problem. I've found this to be a fun and useful little gadget that just does what it is supposed to. I really like the laser pointer, the easy to read lighted display, and the lightness (without feeling flimsy).

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Actron CP7876 Best tool.

 Actron CP7876 Best tool.
I have been impressed with the accuracy and ease of use of this thermometer. Most of my use is in automotive applications but I like the range as well for heating and refrigeration uses. I am very satisfied with this compact and easy to use tool.

Friday, April 13, 2012

Actron CP7876 Works great.

Actron CP7876 Works great.
Came with a carrying case. Easy to use. Point and shoot and the temperature is captured. 10:1 distance v. target (1.2" target at 12" distance, 7.2" at 6 feet, etc. Was able to shoot a window about 20' feet away and it appeared to have even finer resolution than that). Repeatable accuracy (same temp displayed each time I re-shot the target). Bought it to help with daughter's science fair project. She needed a way of measuring the temperature of various types of operating lamps (CFLs, incandescents, etc.). Put a piece of black electrical tape on the surface of each and shot it with this pyrometer. The CP7876 has an automatic maximum hold feature that captures the highest temperature so you can sweep the unit around the target area. The large display in the middle shows the instantaneous (about 1 second update rate) and a smaller display in the lower right corner of the screen shows the maximum temperature recorded since the trigger was pulled.

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Actron CP7876 Fun In The Kitchen.

Actron CP7876 Fun In The Kitchen.
I just purchased this at a local Discount Auto Parts store. The clerk behind the counter didn't know what it was, so, I gave him a brief explanation. After, he asked what part of my car I'd be using it on, and I said, "My cast iron skillet." He started to laugh. I explained that I would be using this to measure my cooking surfaces, so I could get The Perfect Sear. The clerk scratched his head, and then the light went on.

I bought this thermometer to see just how "HIGH" the high setting on my stove was. My gut told me it was well above the 500F mark. To my surprise, my stovetop, single burner glass-top, was reaching 900F. I now have an accurate breakdown of all temperatures between 250 and 900F thanks to this great tool. Actron, good work.

Friday, April 6, 2012

Actron CP7876 Excellent Value While On Sale

Actron CP7876 Excellent Value While On Sale.
Amazon's  price for this infrared thermometer with laser is an excellent value. Product has good ergonomics and works well. Compared mine to other non-infrared thermometers in my house and to known temperatures (such as forehead) and it appeared to be accurate within 2-4 deg F, usually on the low side. Product has a large temperature measurement range. Works well for finding the hot/cold spots in your house. Great little tool.

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Actron CP7876 easy to use.

 Actron CP7876 easy to use.
The product does exactly what was claimed by the manufacturer. It is a well made devise for the price, is accurate and very easy to use. Very practical when using it as a dionostic tool on auto and diesel engines, around the house to check temps differences in walls, windows, etc.