Temp gun calibration

[old dog]

Ok guys I need some info on temp gun calibration, any Ideas method that you can do at home. I have a Raytek MT4, and I would just like to check it.
Thanks
Richard and Ray V

 

[FastEddy]

I don't know if they can be calibrated. Thats a good question.
Heat your oven up to 200 and check it then 300 and so on..

If you have an oven thermometer to double check it all the better.

 

[Error401]

That's be good. But if someone else in the neighborhood has a temp gun, use that. If they match, then you're good to go.

 

[SkyMaxx]

You could also check it against a container of newly boiled water (as in has just been boiled) or against some fresh ice from your freezer. The thing should read within a couple of degrees of 212 and 32 Farenheit respectively.

 

[Çh®i§tiªñ]

I use the boiling water test for both my on-board style and infared temp guns.

Works GREAT!

 

[FastEddy]

I used the BBQ method this evening. :smoke:
Checked the gun against a digital BBQ thermometer while cooking dinner. It works great and adds the wood-flavor smell to the temp gun.