EtekcityInfrared Thermometer 1022D (Not for Human) Dual Laser Temperature Gun Non-contact-58℉~1022℉ (-50℃ ~ 550℃) with Adjustable Emissivity & Max Measure, Standard Size, Blue & Gray

Like many people I have begun to explore the many varieties of cuisines that we are exposed to on television and the newspapers. I had pretty much stuck close to recipes where keeping an eye on the food itself is every bit as important as the heat of the burners or the oven. But a few months ago, I began to try my hand at baking. Yeast breads and fruit breads, muffins and cornbread require very specific temperatures and I was not getting it with my oven. After a maintenance man assured me that not only was my oven indeed heating to as much as 40 degrees hotter than what the dial was telling me, he said that unless I was willing to spend a whole lot of money, being able to control the temperature of my oven for baking was going to be a challenge in itself. So I decided to on his recommendation invest in this Etekcity Infrared Thermometer so that I can readily see what kinds of adjustments I need to make on the fly. I take several measurements as I adjust my oven dial temperature until I'm at the specified point. Much like a photographer, I can make notes of the temperature required and how to set my oven appropriately. Yes, it takes a little discipline to bake, but it's well worth it and so is the investment I made in this thermometer. It's easy to use and the results are immediate. It's a best seller on Amazon for good reason. I recommend it.

This thermometer really works, and the dual laser is worth the few extra dollars you'll spend for it. By using two lasers, you can not only aim the thermometer but also gauge the distance/spot size (imagine a circle sandwiched between the two laser dots) so you know exactly how much area you're averaging. (Documentation and a handy label on the unit recommend a distance of 14 inches for the best result). I tested against other thermometers and found this one to be very accurate. For less than $20 it feels like a much more expensive instrument because the details are "just right". Pull the trigger and there's a delay of just under a second while the device calibrates; then the lasers and backlight come on. The display shows the current spot temperature plus the maximum so far for that session. Buttons are in a good place; you can turn off the lasers or screen backlight if you don't need them (and those settings are remembered!), and the display holds for just the right amount of time after you release the trigger.It's educational to just walk around your house and measure the temperature of ordinary things: a human's skin temperature runs around 87-90F, coffee from a single-pot brewer just over 140F. It's great that it's instantaneous and there's nothing to clean after each measurement. Once you know these temperatures you'd be able to spot issues (air conditioning not cold enough? Refrigerator at the right temperature? What temperature is "6" on the stove?.

I tried to take temps with it & all it says is error, error, & error ! I followed the instructions it came with, but obviously it’s a reject :(

Pros:Auto turn-offAfter measuring the temp., will hold the temp. number after releasing the trigger.Display lights up automatically in the dark.Battery includedExcellent detailed English instructions and illustrations includedCons:No way to attach a lanyard or having a way to "hang" this unit if needed. A simple hole at the base of the handle would be nice.After removing the plastic around the 9 volt battery I was able to connect the battery and the unit became operational right away.Understanding how to obtain a correct measurement is necessary in-order to have more accurate readings.When the unit is activated, two red dots (laser) will show. Move the unit toward or away from the object being measured (about 14 inches) until the two red dots become one red dot. Read this measurement. I found focusing on obtaining the "one red dot" and then looking at my measurement obtained the best readings with this unit. After releasing the trigger and the red dot goes away, the measurement will remain displayed for about 15 sec. before auto-turning off. So, focus on obtaining the one red dot, release the trigger, then read the display for the temp. obtained.Overall, a very excellent unit, well constructed and expect to be using it for a very long time.I would recommend this unit.

I've become a pandemic stay-at-home cook for my family and have gradually expanded my arsenal of kitchen tools. I'm been somewhat frustrated by temperature variations between my different skillets (non-stick, cast iron, stainless steel) and thought I'd try this out. The bottom line is that it's extremely easy to use (the dual laser beams really work) and it's quite educational in terms of knowing more precisely what's going on in the pan (at least temperature wise). Has it transformed my cooking? Not really, but I've no regrets and continue to practice with it each time I pre-heat a pan!

I use mine for finding the hot spots on my grill and working on my cars. The double lasers work very well at finding the correct spot to measure. Easy to use and accurate.