HoldPeak HP-1500C Digital Infrared Thermometer Color LCD -50~1500C DS 30:1

We needed a thermometer that would measure 2000ºF and this one does the trick. Its super easy to use. Love the fact that it has 2 laser pointers on it so its easy to gauge distance for an accurate measurement. The instructions are also nicely laid out to adjust emisivity for different materials. I would for sure buy this product again.

Normally I wouldn't take the time to comment on an item I've purchased, however this time I definitely want to!
I have wanted one of these for a long time (as I melt metals in a forge). I could have bought the cheap thermometers with the thermocouples but didn't because of the issue of safety. Your unit keeps me at a safe distance and makes my work less stressful. The design is well thought out by someone who knows what data we need. Thank you so much and I will thank you every time I use it!

Normally I would not take the time to comment on an item I have purchased, however this time I definitely want to!
I have wanted one of these for a long time (as I melt metals in a forge). I could have bought the cheap thermometers with the thermocouples but didn't because of the issue of safety. Your unit keeps me at a safe distance and makes my work less stressful. The design is well thought out by someone who knows what data we need. Thank you so much and I will thank you every time I use it!

My husband ordered this to replace one that he had bought a few months ago, but was not reliable and couldn't be trusted to give the correct temperature readout. This one had decent reviews and seemed like it was worth a shot. He is very please that he decided to go with this one as it is very accurate, easy to use, and has a great grip on it. The holster makes using it in the garage while testing diesel engines easily accessible. He's used it everyday since we received and is more than satisfied with this one. It's worth every penny and it definitely eases your mind knowing the temperature readout is accurate.

Once battery is installed, press pull the trigger to turn on.
Press mode as needed (if needed) until display reads MAX.
Press T/DN to shift between degC and degF.
Press UP to turn on back light.
Press and hold trigger and press triangle * to turn laser on and off.

When measuring temperature with an IR Thermometer, every material is going to have different reflective properties that must be tuned in to get accurate readings. This is what the Emissivity number is. Look at the chart in the instructions for basic Emissivity numbers for different materials, or look on line.
To adjust the Emissivity number, press the E button with unit on to toggle between edit or no edit. Adjust with UP or DN buttons.

Hope this helps someone. It took me about an hour to figure this out. Instructions are no help.

All in all it seems to be a very nice device once this hurdle is crossed.

I picked this up because I wanted to confirm that the thermistor readings on my printer nozzle and bed were accurate. the good news is that the thermometer works great. The bad news is, at least for me, that my printer readings are not as consistent as I had hoped.

The aiming lasers are easy to see and the scanning temperature mode updates quickly. I also tested my BBQ pit and was pleased to see that outdoor readings were as easy as indoor ones.

Exactly what I was looking for. Works great.

it was for my son,,, and he is very pleased with the product