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Helect NOT for Human Infrared Thermometer Non Contact Digital Laser Temperature Gun 58 F to 1022 F 50 C to 550 C with LCD Display
Last Updated: December 11, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.8
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/10
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883
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Ease of Use
114easy, accurate, use, read, simple
+99%
" ... Easy to use, and accurate . ... "
" ... Easy to use and accurate. ... "
" ... If it was easy to take apart and remove/disconnect the speaker I would do it. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Fast reading and easy to use. ... "
" ... Really simple to use. ... "
" ... It is simple to use. ... "
" ... This is simple, easy to operate, works well. ... "
Accuracy
91easy to use, accuracy, seems, pretty, thermometer
+88%
-12%
" ... Easy to use and seemed to be pretty accurate. ... "
" ... It seems to be pretty accurate I have checked it with other thermometers & it's right on or very close every time. ... "
" ... Before purchasing it I tried to find out what the accuracy was, but couldn't find it and ultimately invested too much of my time trying to find out. ... "
" ... It gives temperature readings very quickly, and they seem to be accurate. ... "
" ... I have checked it against other devises and found it to be accurate. ... "
" ... I couldn't be more happier with my purchase, I've bought several different thermometers and none have been as easy an accurate as this. ... "
" ... I have no way to test the accuracy but for what I need it works well ... "
" ... It is so easy to use and I feel it's very accurate. ... "
Price
65money, value, cost, point, waste
+94%
-6%
" ... Great product with a great price. ... "
" ... Good tool for price ... "
" ... Really a great product for the money. ... "
" ... Very nice for money . ... "
" ... The price was a real selling point on this thermometer for me. ... "
" ... Great performance and great value! ... "
" ... Great product and priced right ... "
" ... I did rate it 5 star for the money. ... "
Food Items
44temperature, use, pizza oven, griddle, thermometer
+95%
-5%
" ... Bought two one for me and one for a friend in Mexico with restaurant and pizza oven. ... "
" ... I like because have a good range if you want to use for real Pizza Oven. ... "
" ... Great for chocolate tempering ... "
" ... We use this thermometer to check cooking temp on gas griddle. ... "
" ... Check temp of oil in pot ... "
" ... Use this all the time to test liquid temps for kombucha, bread, soups. ... "
" ... Works great, I use it to check the temperature of my Blackstone Griddle when cooking. ... "
" ... I use it cooking on my induction stovetop and on my gas griddle ... "
Battery Life
26included, ready, even came, changed, batteries
+62%
-38%
" ... I just bought it and hope it lasts. ... "
" ... Like how easy to use, batteries included, price is great. ... "
" ... Comes with battery. ... Easy to load battery. ... "
" ... Amazed how well this works, battery included. ... "
" ... Received on time even came with a battery simple to use good product ... "
" ... The battery is in and it apparently works. ... "
" ... It is very comfortable to hold, and even came with batteries so it was ready to go right out of the box! ... "
" ... Arrived in a nice re-useable package for storage with good documentation and battery ready to use. ... "
Product Reliability
23worked, times, stopped working, months, laser
+39%
-61%
" ... Consistantly displayed errors, hard to read giving "LO" errors. ... "
" ... Piece of junk, used it about 3 times when first purchased just pulled it out of a drawer after 6 months and it will no longer turn on even with a new battery. ... Didnt make it a whole year even. ... "
" ... Still does not work. ... "
" ... It worked great but 6 months later after only using 1x/week it died. ... "
" ... The device description was recently changed stating not for humans. ... "
" ... Maybe I am dead ! ... "
" ... It broke the third time I used it and because I never opened it for approximately three weeks then used it I’m past any refund so money wasted and product light simply stopped working. ... "
" ... With the error of this unit you will ruin anything you attempt to use this on. ... "
Marketplace
22advertised, product, described, exactly, amazon
+100%
" ... I like the fact that it operates exactly like it is advertised. ... "
" ... :) Thank you for providing a great product! ... "
" ... I would buy this product again form this seller. ... "
" ... Works as described ... "
" ... Exactly as expected. ... "
" ... I would order from this seller again. ... "
" ... Amazon has another winner. ... "
" ... Product works as stated. ... "
Delivery
17time, fast, delivery, delivered, shipping
+100%
" ... The thermometer was received in good order. ... "
" ... Just what I needed and it was fast delivery ... "
" ... Shipping was fast! ... "
" ... Fast shipping and delivery. ... "
" ... Got it delivered fast. ... "
" ... Delivery was prompt and you can't beat the price! ... "
" ... Received the next day! ... "
" ... Love it, it works great and arrived quickly ... "
Programs
14grill, cooking, grilling, using, outdoor pizza oven
+93%
-7%
" ... We use this thermometer to check cooking temp on gas griddle. ... "
" ... Work great on my grill it is fast so the grill lid is not open long at all. ... "
" ... My husband wanted this to tell how hot our Blackstone Grill was. ... "
" ... I am using this item for outdoor grilling. ... "
" ... I like because have a good range if you want to use for real Pizza Oven. ... "
" ... Just what I needed to cook on a flat iron grill. ... "
" ... This is a great tool to have for grilling. ... "
" ... Really helps knowing the grill surface is just right for those Norwegian pancakes. ... "
Product As Described
13advertised, described, exactly, exactly as described, like
+100%
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Exactly as expected. ... "
" ... Item is as described. ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... So far it's just as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as described ... "
" ... I like the fact that it operates exactly like it is advertised. ... "
For Kids
12toy, tool, loves, uses, daughter
+100%
" ... Grand daughter uses it for playing with the cats with the laser. ... "
" ... we bought for our child to use. ... "
" ... Bought one for our son after seeing how good this one is. ... "
" ... My husband loves his new tool/toy. ... "
" ... My son uses it and absolutely loves it. ... "
" ... Works well and the kids will use it to play with the cats ... "
" ... It is also my dogs favorite new toy. ... "
" ... Bought this for my 12 year old daughter for soapmaking. ... "
Baking
12use, grilling, using, making, tool
+92%
-8%
" ... This was a gift for my husband who loves to cook and uses meat thermometers to make sure the food is cooked through. ... "
" ... I use this for measuring grease temperature while cooking. ... "
" ... I bought this mainly for cooking and occasional nerd curiosity about the world around me. ... "
" ... but who am I to deny him every toy known to man, because he's making great meals and keeping me out of the kitchen!!! ... "
" ... Have use this on countless occasions including cooking. ... "
" ... Great for soapmakers and cooks! ... "
" ... I am using this item for outdoor grilling. ... "
" ... Got for cooking (I really hate getting burned) and this does the trick. ... "
Overall performance
11well, reliable, fast, value, simple
+100%
" ... Does the job . ... "
" ... it dose the job no complaints. ... "
" ... Does the job ... "
" ... Quick reading and reliable. ... "
" ... For the price, it does the job well. ... "
" ... Great performance and great value! ... "
" ... Does the job ... "
" ... It's light and fast. ... "
Build Quality
9drop, steel, stainless, housing, feels
+67%
-33%
" ... we will see how durable . ... "
" ... Definitely not heavy duty (cheap plastic frame) but it does the job. ... "
" ... The build quality was nice and the unit looked decent. ... "
" ... No frills nothing special material wise but does the job just fine. ... "
" ... I will ultimately end up using to check tire, wheels and hubs on my Tear Drop Trailer as I travel. ... "
" ... Did not expect this to have as nice of fit and finish as it does, plastic feels pretty decent and it feels solid in the hand. ... "
Capacity
7air, used, room, heat, cold
+100%
" ... I used even for some improvement work in the house with the AC, ... "
" ... We were able to identify where cold air was coming in our house so we could remedy the problem areas. ... "
" ... Used to test temps for insulating walls ... "
" ... Been able to eliminate some of the cold drafts in my basement apartment. ... "
" ... I recently had central heat and air installed in my 90 year old house. ... Thinking that the back room wasn't even getting cool air I bought this for some proof. ... "
" ... This is my second purchase of this item (one for the house and one for the RV). ... "
" ... The tool is very helpful around the house. ... "
Software Platform
7read, new, less, error limit, error
+43%
-57%
" ... Consistantly displayed errors, hard to read giving "LO" errors. ... "
" ... I use it for my business but whatever it is used for, even a virus, is should be lowered to help prevent this and help each other out but they are more worried about their pocket then the lives of human beings. ... "
" ... With the error of this unit you will ruin anything you attempt to use this on. ... "
" ... Update: Very frustrated. ... "
Display Clarity
7screen, easy to read, read, plastic, light
+100%
" ... Easy to use and instant display. ... "
" ... Straight forward use with simple to use/read display. ... "
" ... But actually the product was made of a strong plastic frame and the LED screen lit up and was of good quality. ... "
" ... The laser guide is great and the display is easy to read. ... "
" ... The lighted display - if needed - is a big plus for darker rooms. ... "
Cooling
7cold, check, vents, conditioning, conditioner
+100%
" ... Very cool kitchen addition! ... "
" ... I use it for everything from checking Air conditioning cooling levels, to cooking and candle-making. ... "
" ... Ck air vents ... "
" ... Bought this because I ordered a Fast Food meal and EVERYTHING was cold. ... "
" ... Stove temperature and I have electric heat so for check out the temperature in each room ... "
" ... Been able to eliminate some of the cold drafts in my basement apartment. ... "
" ... checked air conditioning vents to test air flow temp ….device worked perfectly! ... "
Returns
6returning, returned, refund, immediately, amazon
-100%
" ... Really wish I had been able to better test it when it was first purchased, I would have returned it immediately. ... "
" ... Will be returning this. ... "
" ... Can't return or get a refund now so I'm out $40. ... "
" ... I am going to return it. ... "
" ... Extremely disappointed with it, will be returning. ... "
" ... Will be returning it for a refund. ... "
Heating
6fast food, use, cold, bought, test
+83%
-17%
" ... I found many other uses, like finding heat pipes and helping diagnose a heat loss issue with my hot tub. ... "
" ... Heat for oil for frying fish. ... "
" ... Bought this because I ordered a Fast Food meal and EVERYTHING was cold. ... Took it to another Fast Food today. ... "
" ... bought this to use with my flat top Camp Chef grill to testthe surface heat before throwing a steak on ... "
" ... Excellent heat gun. ... "
As Gift
5bought, purchased, one, christmas, son
+100%
" ... It worked so good I bought another for a friend for Christmas. ... "
" ... One of the best gifts He’s received! ... "
" ... Getting it for son in law for Christmas ... "
" ... Bought as a gift for someone this Xmas. ... Bought one a number of months ago and, also, gave as a gift. ... "
" ... Purchased for gift. ... "
Water Resistance
5pool, use, well, temperature, measure
+80%
-20%
" ... Seems to work quite well tested against boiling water. ... "
" ... Like it, used to get pool water temperature ... "
" ... Fun to test random things like cats body temp, pool or beach water, just about anything. ... "
" ... I use it for pool and it really works well. ... "
User Manual
4user, instruction
+25%
-75%
" ... Also, the user manual has a typo ... "
" ... Buried in the instruction manual it says that it is only for surfaces and not for human or animal temperatures. ... "
For Fun
4fun, playing, easy
+100%
" ... Fun to use. ... "
" ... Still learning but having fun playing with it ... "
Water Usage
4use, reading, get, boiling, well
+75%
-25%
" ... Seems to work quite well tested against boiling water. ... "
" ... I DO STIR my oils and my lye water a little so that I get a good internal temperature, but I had to do that with other thermometers. ... "
" ... It is very handy to use since you don't have to pull it out of the water to get your reading. ... "
Size
4easy to use, drop, check
+100%
" ... This has been very handy. ... "
" ... I will ultimately end up using to check tire, wheels and hubs on my Tear Drop Trailer as I travel. ... "
" ... Great and handy tool. ... "
Fit
4plastic, hand, fit, feels, air
+75%
-25%
" ... Ck air vents ... "
" ... After checking all the vent it proved what I needed to see. ... "
" ... Did not expect this to have as nice of fit and finish as it does, plastic feels pretty decent and it feels solid in the hand. ... "
Other
3thermometer, infrared, accurate
+100%
" ... In the meantime this sensor has worked well. ... "
" ... The actual sensor rays or whatever are invisible. ... "
Features
3functions
+67%
-33%
" ... I like the option of turning the light on and off ... "
" ... This is a basic infrared thermometer that has a bunch of functions that might be useful, but are hardly necessary. ... "
Freezer
3temperatures
+100%
" ... I have a hot tub and ice bath-nice to know exactly what is going on with the temperatures. ... "
" ... used for frig repair to check if ice maker is cold enough ... "
" ... I mostly use to keep things from freezing in the refrigerator. ... "
Weight
3light, use
+100%
" ... Light weight and easy to use. ... "
" ... Light weight and easy to use. ... "
" ... It is light weight and easy to work. ... "
Storage
3bottle, temperature, measure, inside
+67%
-33%
" ... Opened the bottle and sure enough no problem. ... "
" ... I mostly use to keep things from freezing in the refrigerator. ... "
Comfort
3use, ready, plastic, go, fit
+67%
-33%
" ... It is very comfortable to hold, and even came with batteries so it was ready to go right out of the box! ... "
" ... Did not expect this to have as nice of fit and finish as it does, plastic feels pretty decent and it feels solid in the hand. ... "
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