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[badablue]

Often time we think the heat press gauge for temperature reading is correct. Often times we are wrong. This can affect our pressing of transfers. I think it is important to know what our presses are printing at. I have a IR reader that I use to check my press. Just aim at various spots to get readings. yesterday I got my mailer from harbor freight tools. They really have cheap stuff. They are currently offering a  cen-tec Non Contact laser Thermometer for #25.95  Normally this is $59.99. I believe you can order on line atwww.harborfreight.com I recommend everyone get one of these. Lou

[BlingMeUp]

Thank you for the info Lou...I have a Harbor Freight about 5 miles from me.  I think I'll have to take a run by there this week.

[MonkeyMeMe]

Bling me, I love that store,,
MMM

[bungy]

I bought one of these a few years ago, I bought the contact probe to go with it.
Works OK for me.
https://www.instrumentchoice.com.au/store/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=195

Contact probe was more than the thermometer 
https://www.instrumentchoice.com.au/store/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=77

[Flint54]

Here are a couple of ideas/solutions for this for those that do not use Harbor Freight.  Most areas have a Lowes and/or Home Depot. Both stores carry either identical or similar items.

Personally I have an Electrical Testing Meter, it also has temperature reading via a thermocouple. I guess that I like a direct touching approach haven't yet graduated to a laser tester plus the meter is less than half the price.

Check out the Ideal 310 here (measures in both C and F temps only $22):

http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?partNumber=292768-12704-61-310&langId=-1&storeId=10151&productId=3095863&catalogId=10051&cmRelshp=sim&rel=nofollow&cId=PDIO1



Here is a Laser/Infrared Thermometer similar price:

http://www.lowes.com/pd_25720-85476-42505-L_4294821925_4294937087?productId=3028851&pl=1&currentURL=/pl_Test%2BMeters%2B_4294821925_4294937087_



Infrared Thermometer a little less $$: 

http://www.lowes.com/pd_73790-56005-IRT207_4294821925_4294937087?productId=3136869&pl=1&currentURL=/pl_Test%2BMeters%2B_4294821925_4294937087_?rpp=15$No=30

Just a couple of other solutions that may be a bit more available for some, Knowing the temp of your heat press is vital to Quality, Knowing is also Peace Of Mind!!! 

[MonkeyMeMe]

thanks flint,,,

[MXRacingDad]

Excellent Info Flint!! Thanks.

[Flint54]

Thanks, I appreciate the come back. 

[boomerbabe]

Thank you Flint. Valuable information

[workrelatedtees]

Just answer my question to a problem I couldn't figure and asked in another post.


Thanks
Michelle