Can this be used to check the temperature of stainless steel pans accurately?
1780587
Thermal emissivity of polished stainless is presumably so low as to give seriously inaccurate readings, unless the instrument is manually corrected to stainless at a known temp. Some like Fluke can be corrected manually. Don't know about this one. http://www.raytek.com/Raytek/en-r0/IREducation/EmissivityTableMetals.htm Note that Actron's web pages for this item make no mention of emissivity, or whether this model is adjustable for different emissivities.
976592
This will work fine, because it uses infrared to measure temperature. I tried it on a few grills and it gives you accurate temperatures.
1317241
I'm not an authority on this, but I suppose you could use it to measure the temperature of any substance, but you don't want to leave the thermometer in the water. If you are looking for a thermometer to leave in the jacuzzi, this is not for you. Besides, why would you want to use a precision instrument meant for cooking your meat perfectly for any other purpose? Just sayin...
2032189
I don't think so, but I have not tried it. It is to measure surface temperature. If you point it at the interior wall, it will measure that temperature, but not air temperature or working temperature.
892727
yes you can, just wait a few seconds for the most accurate reading....i have used it for the liquid portion of bread already and it is very accurate. Just be sure when checking temperature, that the tip does not touch the pot or the container. because that will give you an inaccurate reading.
2106837
Yes, This product can tell you the temperature of anything the laser touches. Like flame, wood, air vents, surface of a pan, the outside of a pork shoulder, it has a lot of uses.
1932656
As others have said, it probably will not do what you are probably looking for since it will only provide a surface temperature. However, if you want to know the temperature of a frying pan, or the interior of an oven, or the inside of your freezer, theses are all things the unit can do.
1045792
I've heard of people calibrating it with boiling water, so it may work for what you want. I'd be careful to not get the plug end of the thermocouple or the thermometer wet though.
1107782
Short Answer, No. The easiest way to test the pan in question is to apply a magnet to the bottom of the pan. If it 'sticks' then you're good to go, if not then the pan will not work.
576322
This device works wonderfully, but it measures the EXTERNAL temperatures of whatever it is pointed at. I use it to check the wheel bearings on my trailers, etc.
1123650
As most have said, you can get the temperature of the internal oven surface. I don't think you are asking this, but just in case you were wondering, you can't check the internal temperature of meat with this since it will only give you surface readings.
863254
Yes! The probe it comes with is braided with stainless steel and is usable up to 700 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the manufacturer.
647686
It does, however, it doesn't have an adjustable emissivity setting like the Neiko does for measuring temperatures on different materials. It's about half the price, though, and accurate enough for measuring oven temperatures.
1510190
I hae never tried it. I have been happy with this thermometer for several years. I use it to make toffee and it has been reliable plus it hooks to several different pans nicely. It did switch settings once, and i shut it off and turned it back on and it worked fine.I would look at the insructions to see if and how it can be done.
948480
I returned this item, and much of the reason was the problem you're having, so unfortunately I don't know of an answer to your question. I really need to know precise temperatures for a griddle.
647685
Yes, quite accurate. Do be careful of certain reflective surfaces. But most surfaces are quite accurate. I tested it by pointing it at the wall beside my digital wall thermometer, and it matched to the degree!
1932660
Although I haven't tried it I believe it would work. But it would only measure the surface temp of the food. Not the interior temp.