An infrared will only give you the surface temperature of the food, and depending on your optical range, the temp of the surrounding grill, skillet, oven, etc.

If you’re grilling, baking, smoking or roasting you’re going to need a penetration probe to tell you the internal temperature of the food you’re cooking. An infrared thermometer is a surface temperature tool – period. Keep your eyes open for a future post where we’ll take a closer look at what exactly optical range is and how it affects your temperature readings.) #2 An infrared thermometer will tell you the internal temperature (Hint: Understanding optical range will greatly improve the accuracy of your temperature measurements. And depending on your infrared’s optics, the diameter of the area being measured will change as you get farther away from your target. They provide an indication of the infrared radiation being measured between the laser points. Some infrared thermometers, like the IR Pro Series and the IR-IND are equipped with two lasers. When measuring the heat coming from an A/C duct (for example), the laser helps to steady your aim and ensure that you’re close to the area you’re trying to temp.ĭepending on the make and model, an infrared thermometer is actually reading the temperature above, below or around where you see the laser. The laser pointer in an infrared thermometer is a guide that indicates where you’re pointing the instrument. Here are three of the most common misconceptions about infrared thermometers: #1 The laser reads the temperature For more information on using infrared thermometers for health screenings, read this other article with important considerations.

It is an infrared forehead thermometer that uses an algorithm to translate forehead temperatures to oral-temperature equivalents. Our only FDA-cleared thermometer is the WAND™ No Touch Digital Forehead Thermometer. The first important stipulation is that all ThermoWorks thermometer products except for one are intended for food service, food processing, industrial, scientific and general home use. The problem is, you’ve got to look past the novelty – and learn how to use them properly – before they’ll give you excellent temperature returns. They’re very fast (instantaneous), provide a good indication of temperature and allow you to collect data at a distance. Besides the fact that they’re shaped like a gun and have a built-in laser, infrared thermometers are just plain cool.

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