DC712001 Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Is there an affordable/cheap Pyrometer with a working range that would be useful for monitoring a furnace or useful for tracking forging temperatures? I was at Harbor Freight Tools the other day, and noticed a relatively cheap ($30) infrared pyrometer/thermometer that works up to 968 Deg f / 520 Deg C. That 968 Deg is too low to be useful, but it had me wondering if there might be a similar item with a higher working temp. range available, at a similar or relatively low price?copyrighted photo removed and a link placed into the text. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trollhammer Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 A multi-meter with a Type K Thermocouple. Just check the temperature range and make sure it'll cover what you want. Also, check to see if its Fahrenheit or Celsius...the ones that I've found did one or the other but not both. Mickey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Now your going to make me see if I can find my casting pyrometer aren't you? I bought the cheap model and it didn't cost more then $175 with a spare probe. Ranges up to 3,000F. Now where is that thing?:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike-hr Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Whitney Potter, all-around smart guy of the California smith club, whipped up some propane forges for the spring conference a couple years back that had digital thermostats. You could contact him through the CBA website, www.calsmith.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chyancarrek Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Hey Derek, Google pottery/glass blowing suppliers or art foundry suppliers. You'll come up with all sorts of selection both digital and analog. Price range from 70 bucks on up to the hundreds of dollars. Here's a place to start: www.sundanceglass.com/controllers.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC712001 Posted October 4, 2008 Author Share Posted October 4, 2008 Thank You all very much. Pointed me in the right direction. Appreciate the great replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Dwyer Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Have you checked eBay? A lot of folks source this stuff there. You may want to check out these thread on Bladeforums as there's some good tips there too.Digital Thermometer - BladeForums.compid - BladeForums.comwhat kind of thermocouple?? - BladeForums.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC712001 Posted October 4, 2008 Author Share Posted October 4, 2008 Thanks Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ema Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Hello there. I know this thread is already quite a year old although I thought you might still be in need of a pyrometer gauge. that's the link I found while I was searching for one over the internet. you can try checking out the store to see if something fits your budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nthe10ring Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Auber Instruments makes some in the 30-40 dollar range and you will need a thermocouple for it , probably be another 20 bucks or so. You can google their site, lots of information there. Jerry Fisher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjh66 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Pro High Temperature Non-Contact Thermometer - Jaycar Electronics This is the 1 that I bought for myself was cheaper then but everything keeps going up. I am sure you can find simular close to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stribett1 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I've bought an Omega HH300 series thermometer with Type K thermocouples. There are no basic instructions, so I of the belief that it is "intuitive" to use. The small braided wire is laid in the fire/ on the red hot smoking steel and magically infers info to the multi-tester. I am to believe that the Type K thermocouple is a consumable? Before I set fire to another pile of money I would enjoy some encouragement! I hope it isn't comparable to having a #12 scalpel and Foley retractor, if you have to ask, maybe you need to think about it a little more. Thanks, Steve T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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