Infrared Thermometer Gun at Home Depot.

[BFlynn]

Anyone have any insight into the Consumer Electrics brand Infrared Thermometer gun they sell at Home Depot? Or any of the other brands they carry there?

I know that it's not any more expensive than some of the recommended ones that have been reviewed, but I am 1) trying to limit out of pocket expenses for the next few weeks and 2) have gift cards to Home Depot, so if I can get something that works there, that's my first choice.

[Huskee]

Hey man if you've got gift cards I say go for it and give the rest of us a review. Or save those cards until the Memorial Day 50% off sale on charcoal!

[_John_]

I got one from Radio Shack years ago and it has been great and accurate, i'd give it a try and take it back if it doesn't work. Not sure what you will use it for but make sure to check the limits, I saw several that only did about 300 degrees.

[FLBuckeye]

The link just goes to the HD main site. Is it this one?

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Commercial-Electric-Infrared-Thermometer-MS6530H/202353290

[BFlynn]

That is the one. Sorry, guess I messed the link up. It goes to 300 deg C, which is 572 deg F. That may not be enough. I really want to see how how my grill grates get.

[Huskee]

I'm betting it's not nearly enough. Your grill grates in warp 10 mode will probably get 800+.

[BFlynn]

Home depot does have some models that will measure up to 1200 deg F. But they are all over $100. So I'm just going to order the Thermoworks one from Amazon.
I'm also going to order the one by BAFX that's only $18. I'll do a comparison, and send the one I don't like back.