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Cheap infrared thermometer gun question

What inexpensive but properly functional infrared thermometer gun would be recommended for balancing radiators? There are loads on Amazon
Are they all the same more or less?
 
It depends. If you're using one in a professional capacity I'd recommend a Bosch or even a Fluke. If it's for DIY then any basic model from Amazon will be suitable.
 
I'd recommend the Klein Tools NCVT-4IR. It's a decent brand name, accurate, pretty robust and very compact if you're carrying it in your tool box. Never figured out why but it also has a built-in voltage detector. I think they're about 30 quid on Amazon.

There's cheaper generic Chinese temperature testers but from experience they're not all very accurate, generally poor build quality and I wouldn't recommend. I'm not sure what you consider 'inexpensive' but if you're looking for a professional use tool with a longer distance-to-spot ratio and better result repeatability I'd suggest look at the Fluke 59 or 62 but these will cost you 100 quid or more.

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