Good price on a pen probe

[DangerDan]

Seems to be good quality for the price.

http://www.opticsplanet.net/vwr-flip...ters-4372.html

[RowdyRay]

Thanks Dan. Free shipping too. I'll be the guinea pig. Ordered one. Will post a review when I get it. I've spent almost that much on some that I wouldn't give away. How bad could it be?

[DangerDan]

I've had one almost identical to it for a little more than a year now. It's worked fine but I paid a lot more for it plus the shipping.

http://www.extechstore.com/extech-39272.aspx

[MossyMO]

DangerDan
This 2nd one you listed states it gives the temp read out around a second for time, in the 1st one I do not see where temp reading time is stated?

[Slanted88]

Great price....Let me know Double R. The first one is ISO/NIST....so it can be cal'd...we use that standard in the aircraft business so i'm thinkin it must be pretty reliable.

[SmokinTim]

Great price....Let me know Double R. The first one is ISO/NIST....so it can be cal'd...we use that standard in the aircraft business so i'm thinkin it must be pretty reliable.

From the spec 0.1° from –20 to 200°, 1° elsewhere, that's pretty good!

[RowdyRay]

Great price....Let me know Double R. The first one is ISO/NIST....so it can be cal'd...we use that standard in the aircraft business so i'm thinkin it must be pretty reliable.

Yeah, I'll check it out as soon as I get it. Been wanting one like this, but I'm a cheap SOB. They also listed a 50.00 one and it didn't specify any response time either. Not sure what the difference is. They also say this: (Please note that the description and stock photo may not correspond to the specific model listed above) So we'll see what I get.

[Mark R]

Here you go, from the VWR catalog. Updates every second. The difference in the two is the accuracy, 1°C or .3°C.

VWR® Traceable®
Flip-Stick™ Thermometer
New flip-to-open design is easy to use. Stainless-steel probe may be positioned at any angle.
Fold-up, protected probe permits carrying on the wrist strap or in a pocket. Big-digit, ¾-inchhigh
display may be viewed at a glance. Shockproof in drop tests up to 5 feet.
Reading is updated every second
Features include °F/°C switch, minimum and maximum memory readings over any time period,
and a HOLD switch (freezes the display to capture a temperature). Wide range covers 99 percent
of routine temperature measurements in °F and °C: –58 to 572°F and –50 to 300°C. Resolution
is 0.1° from –20 to 200° (1° outside this range). Accuracy is ±1°C between –20 and 100°C.
Ultra™ model accuracy is ±0.3°C at tested points.
Traceable to NIST for accuracy
To assure accuracy an individually serial-numbered Traceable® Certifi cate is provided from an ISO 17025 calibration laboratory accredited by
A2LA. It indicates traceability to standards provided by NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology). Dimensions are a 0.14 inch
stem diameter, 4½-inch stem length, an extended length of 11 inches, 6-inch folded length, width of 5/ 8-inch and 1½-inch-height. Weight is
23/ 8 ounces.
Cat. No. 15551-002 VWR® Traceable® Flip-Stick™ Thermometer $26.65
Accuracy ±1°C
Cat. No. 37000-422 VWR® Traceable® Ultra™ Flip-Stick™ Thermometer $49.44

https://www.vwrsp.com/literature/products/pdf/92478.pdf

[Mark R]

Forgot to mention, even though the price looks cheaper at VWR, it's not - there is a handling fee (order under $100) and shipping. Opticsplanet is a better deal, I ordered one.

[SmokinLee]

Thanks d Dan I am gonna keep my eye on this thread

[Fishawn]

Price seems good & I would think they have to meet certain specs, so keep us posted guys!.... My brother's birthday is coming up..... hmmm.... $100 for a thermapen, or plan B and $50 worth of booze we can solve the worlds problems with, or ACTUALLY figure out..... Who was the greatest..... Band, Pitcher, Quarterback, Guitarist, Bass player, Drummer, Singer, Pitching staff, Wide Receiver, Running Back, Left Handed Power Hitter, Fisherman, MJ v- Kobe, Golfer & Home improvement guy of all time was.... OR NOT!

[nickelmore]

keep us posted

Been looking at those thermapens, but work has been too slow for me to look too long.

One says temp updates every second, it will be interesting to see what the true "response time" actually is.

[DDave]

One says temp updates every second, it will be interesting to see what the true "response time" actually is.

Therein lies the rub. The update time is meaningless. What is the time it takes to actually reach the final temp.

That's the spec I'd be interested in.

Dave

[RowdyRay]

Therein lies the rub. The update time is meaningless. What is the time it takes to actually reach the final temp.

That's the spec I'd be interested in.

Dave

That's the 64,000.00 question. We'll find out.