Temp guage?

[digger]

Hey guys, my duratrash temp guage bit the dust. Anyone using this one? http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJSU4
I usually order from Tower or Hobby People. The only other one they have is the HPI. http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXKAX3&P=6

Any of these better than the duratrash? Or just personal preference? Don't want an onboard. I can't afford one for every car. Thanks for the input.

 

[Bouzouki]

I'd try the Ofna.

Are temp guns really that more expensive?

I use this and it was worked forever.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXERH9&P=6

 

[1500valk]

Try this: http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=03482327000

Sears has a couple others, but they are more expensive. I have been using an older Craftsman for a couple years now, and it works perfectly. Basically, though, the temp guages are only made by a few companies and re-branded. The duratrax guage is the same as two or three others on the market.

 

[MustangMan]

Try this: http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/prod...pid=03482327000

Sears has a couple others, but they are more expensive. I have been using an older Craftsman for a couple years now, and it works perfectly. Basically, though, the temp guages are only made by a few companies and re-branded. The duratrax guage is the same as two or three others on the market.
Today 10:37 AM

That's the same one I have it it works nice. The tip fits cooling heads real well and you can often find it on sale for $39...

The laser is nice if you want to do a quick spot check of the engine or exaust with the body on and I use it around the house and working on cars too...

 

[redhatman]

Hey guys, my duratrash temp guage bit the dust. Anyone using this one? http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJSU4

Yes, I am using the atomik right now. No problems yet, battery is lasting fine, seems to be working great.

 

[jetmechG550]

Hey guys, my duratrash temp guage bit the dust. Anyone using this one? http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJSU4

I'm using it, I just got it to replace my TempGun.com gauge that grew legs at the track a few weeks ago. Seems ok, many of the smaller ones like the Duratrax, Atomic, and TempGun are all made by the same company just have different color cases and names.

 

[digger]

Are the Duratrax and the Atomic the same temp guage? If so I'll just get the Duratrax. Seemed like a fair temp guage, but it took a pretty good hit and quit working. I like the size of the smaller ones, more convenient.
Thanks again.

 

[Pinblaster]

I have the Duratrax guage but found out it isn't very accurate. Mine reads about 10 deg colder than actual temp. Out of three others like it only 1 was close (w/i 5 deg). They were tested against 2 professional temp guns that cost upwards of $90+.

Harbor Freight tools has 5 listed and I hear Radio Shack has a nice temp gun too. As far as the cheap-O's go, they are fine for break-in and getting close on the temps to keep from over heating your mils. But if you want to be accurate, you are better off spending the money for a good one.

 

[1500valk]

A little hint to test the accuracy of your temp gun/guage. Get a pot of water and bring it to a boil. Check the temp of the water, and it should show 212 +- a couple degrees. My temp gun shows 211, consistently. It's a quick, cheap, accuracy check.

 

[digger]

Well got to have one, so I ordered the Atomic today.
Any other ways to check one? Besides against a high dollar one?

Have to have a tach for the 4-stroke plane engines. If they rev too much it'll float the valves. First got my tach I pointed it toward a light. The light was turning 3400? rpm's. Thought my tach was screwed up. Come to find out that is how ya check it. :shrug:

 

[jetmechG550]

It's not so much of the accuracy as it is when you check the temp on the head it's a reflective surface. As is water, though boiling water or water with waves will cut down on that. You can take the temp at the GP and then take a piece of masking tape half over the hole and mark a black dot on it with a marker and take the temp and see if there's a difference between the two.