Laser Thermometer

It is too hot to touch

It is out of arm's reach

It is in a dangerous location

Touching would cause contamination

It is easily scratched or damaged

Touching it would cool it and invalidate the reading

A Culinary Laser Thermometer uses infrared technology in order to measure surface temperature without touching the hot surface. The laser lets you aim; pulling the trigger gives a temperature reading on the display screen.

Why do you need it? Instantly tell if that pan is up to temperature, or if the barbecue is hot enough, to check if a suspect oven is faulty, or a refrigerator is too warm.

Using a Laser InfraRed Thermometer to find drafts and cold spots around the home or other building can often uncover potential heat loss problems, and enable these to be fixed, often at minimal cost, but saving tens or even hundreds of dollars in fuel bills. Faulty repair jobs, old houses with unexpected voids and cosmetic cover jobs all come to light if you can detect a significant drop in temperature around the home.

Non-Contact Thermometers can be used for non-invasive temperature readings where it is difficult to check by standard thermometer, or it is time-consuming to sterilize a thermometer for multiple patient use - checking temperatures of animals, large numbers of patients, or patients with physical impairments. Accurate readings can be obtained quickly and easily without disturbing sleeping patients, such as the elderly or young children, and in a more dignified and pleasant manner.

Laser thermometers are wonderful tools, but like most tools, you need to look after them to get the best from them! Here are a few tips to help you do just that.

Batteries. Don't assume those were fresh batteries you put in - get new ones, and make them high-quality. Do buy the ones the manufacturer recommends!

Calibration. Like most equipment, a laser thermometer needs to be set up correctly before use. Read the instruction manual and calibrate thermometer before you try to use it to take readings.

Distance calculations. As a good rule of thumb, apply a 12:1 ratio: for every inch in size that you need to measure, you need to be 12 inches away.

Moving relative to object. In order to take accurate readings, you must keep still. If your hand shakes, get another person to help!

Faulty Laser. Don't forget to keep the laser lens clean and free from dust and dirt, or the readings will be false.

Always keep the laser thermometer covered when not in use to reduce the likelihood of moisture entering the device.

Release the trigger after use.

Do not point at the eyes - this could cause severe injury or blindness.

Avoid pointing the laser thermometer at reflective surfaces. The beam could bounce off and hit you in the eye.

Keep the device away from young children, and do not allow them to use it.

Avoid using the laser thermometer near inflammable gases or liquids.

Before you use a laser thermometer, confirm it is being used for the correct purpose according to the manufacturer's instruction leaflet.

As an added precaution against accidental misuse, wear thick safety goggles.