anybody have experiance with these pyrometers?

[Wicked97]

http://m.ebay.com/itm/200339741326?cmd=VIDESC

 

[smolkin]

I have one. I can't say enough good things about it.


It's even accurate enough to tell you what temp your cold engine is in the morning, to the exact degree. Let's see a needle gauge do that!

 

[Wicked97]

Which one did you get?

 

[wildman7798]

That is a commercial grade instrument that happens to fall into the automotive market. Since it is a commercial grade it has some really great features, time stamping with highest and lowest values and programmable alarms so you can set an alarm if you hit a preset value. If you like digital gauges it is a good value. I suspect it is probably Chinese made. You can read more about them at the Auber web site.

 

[smolkin]

Which one did you get?

This is the exact package I got. Basic red led, with 1/4-20 k-type thermocouple.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/190286130870?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

(got link from My Ebay, hopefully works for others)

 

[wildman7798]

I have one. I can't say enough good things about it.


It's even accurate enough to tell you what temp your cold engine is in the morning, to the exact degree. Let's see a needle gauge do that!

You can certainly get an analog pyrometer that will display at that range but it will have a 12" dial and cost you about $3,000.00. My job in a former life.

 

[smolkin]

You can certainly get an analog pyrometer that will display at that range but it will have a 12" dial and cost you about $3,000.00. My job in a former life.

If you have the cash, I guess anything is possible. Would like to see that mounted in a dash...or better yet, a pillar pod.

Actually, some people I know only look at their pyro when driving...might work for them

I suspect it is probably Chinese made.

Designed in Georgia, USA, but built in China. It was shipped to me from Alpharetta, GA.

 

[Agnem]

That exposed junction on the thermocouple scares me a bit. I don't know how long that will last in a soot filled exhaust stream. ISSPro pyrometers are the only ones in the industry that have built in compensation for your in-cab temperatures. I need your purchase more than the ebay guy. :/

 

[Wicked97]

Made in china no deal.
What's the price on the isspro Mel?

 

[fsmyth]

I have one. I can't say enough good things about it.
It's even accurate enough to tell you what temp your cold engine is in the morning, to the exact degree. Let's see a needle gauge do that!

Ditto. Got mine from:
http://thesensorconnection.com/category/egt-pyrometers/all-egt-pyrometers
These are really nice folks - post office lost my first order, and he replaced it. Highly recommended.
Also ordered some low-temp J-type probes for transmission/water temps.

P.S. I should have mentioned - it can be a bit distracting if you mount it directly in your line of vision.
It is constantly updating and changing, MUCH faster than an analog gauge.
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[bike-maker]

I've had one for over 2 years now. Works great. I opted for the one with blue LED's, but otherwise the same thing.
I'd say the only real drawback is finding a way to mount it in your dash: requires a 1" x 2" rectangular hole.

 

[fsmyth]

I've had one for over 2 years now. Works great. I opted for the one with blue LED's, but otherwise the same thing.
I'd say the only real drawback is finding a way to mount it in your dash: requires a 1" x 2" rectangular hole.

Yeah. There is not a good place in the '91 dash to mount it - I mounted mine just to the right of the steering column,
but you have to hunt for it to see it. It's not directly in your vision.
The same folks I posted before offer a little housing to fit it that could be glued/bolted just about anywhere.
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[Jake_IN]

Action shot!
Here's mine in action (towing a pretty big gooseneck). And yes mounting it on the dash of a 91 is difficult.

The ONLY complaint i have, and its not really a complaint either, is that in sub zero temperatures mine can give crazy readings (i.e. 4275 degrees once). However the second i turn the truck on it imediatly clears up and starts acting normal.

I plan on buying more of these.
http://youtu.be/7IypKYiftKA

 

[Greg5OH]

chruist that blue light is intense! I hate blue lights, so ******* the eyes.

 

[Jake_IN]

chruist that blue light is intense! I hate blue lights, so ******* the eyes.

You can set what temp that light comes on at. Mine was default at 900 degrees and im just to lazy to change it

I suppose you could just set it to 2000 degrees and it would never come on...or if it did...the blue light might be the least of you problems.