KINTREX IRT0421 Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer with Laser Targeting Review. The IRT0421 Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer with Laser is designed to accurately measure temperature from a distance. Simply pull the trigger and aim the pistol grip thermometer at an object using the laser indicator and the unit will provide an accurate temperature measurement in less than a second. The IRT0421 has an advanced highly accurate infrared sensor with a Distance to Spot Ratio of 12 to 1. It uses two AAA batteries instead of the 9-volt battery commonly found in less capable units. With its low voltage application-specific integrated circuit , battery life is increased by up to 60%. This infrared thermometer provides accurate readings over a broad range of temperatures from -76 to 932 Degrees Fahrenheit (-60 to 500 Degrees Celsius). It displays both the current temperature and maximum temperature on the bright backlit LCD display. Advanced ergonomic design and rugged construction for industrial environments, the IRT0421 comes with a nylon holster for easy storage and transp...
"Kintrex IRT0421 Infrared Thermometer" 2008-09-07
By R. Williams
After reading specifications and reviews of similar products in the same general price range. I decided on the Kintrex IRT0421.
I am very pleased with my purchase. This device is very quick to respond and it seems to be quite accurate when used properly. One of the main reasons I chose this infrared thermometer over the Fluke, Raytek or Sears Craftsman was that it uses 2 AAA batteries rather than a 9-volt battery. I've had the Kintrex for about a month now and I'm still using the original batteries which show no signs of weakness yet. The display is very easy to read even in a dark room (it's backlighted) and you can switch from Fahrenheit to Celsius simply by pressing a button.
As far as I'm concerned, you can't beat the Kintrex for the price.
"Good product --Great price" 2008-09-07
By Lyle Koonts (California)
I bought it because of the low price & was surprised to find it works just as well as more expensive Fluke thermometers I've used in the past. It works quickly, has a good distance to spot ratio and it's priced just right. I've used it for everything from spot temp checks of computer equipment to checking my freezer & my ceiling insulation coverage. I would buy the same one again if it were lost or broken.
"Quick Temperature Reading" 2008-06-26
By D. Snowden (Little Rock, AR United States)
This is a great product and definitely lives up to its product description. The unit has a solid feel and I don't have the impression that it is a low quality product. Temperature readings are quick and accurate as far as I can tell. It provides many uses such as confirming the temperature of foods to finding heat sources in your home. It has helped me pinpoint the areas in my house that I am losing precious air-conditioning.
My biggest problem with the thermometer is the laser, the infrared temperature reads from a much larger area than the laser points to and until you get used to the unit you may be confused by the temperature reading for areas at a distance of 4 feet or more away.
But all in all a great product.
"This is a very good product every cook needs!" 2008-07-05
By Ron M. West
This is a product which preforms as claimed (something a bit unusual these days). I have found it useful for ensuring true temp for my griddle, gas grill, refrigerator, freezer, and pizza stone in the oven. As time passes I find myself using it for more tasks and some not even cooking related!
I certainly recommend this product!
"Hidden feature" 2009-10-25
By new
This is the ideal infrared thermometer for the average home owner. It's easy to use and gives you just the features you need without costing more. The one complaint that people seem to have for it is that it does not come with a wrist strap even though it looks like the unit was designed to have one. I found the the wrist strap from one of my old film cameras, that I don't use any more, fits it perfectly.
There is a feature that this unit has that is not mention in the user manual. That feature is the units ability to store the last temperature reading taken after the unit turns itself off. The way you get at this last reading is to push the mode key instead of the measure key. The last temperature reading will appear.
By R. Williams
After reading specifications and reviews of similar products in the same general price range. I decided on the Kintrex IRT0421.
I am very pleased with my purchase. This device is very quick to respond and it seems to be quite accurate when used properly. One of the main reasons I chose this infrared thermometer over the Fluke, Raytek or Sears Craftsman was that it uses 2 AAA batteries rather than a 9-volt battery. I've had the Kintrex for about a month now and I'm still using the original batteries which show no signs of weakness yet. The display is very easy to read even in a dark room (it's backlighted) and you can switch from Fahrenheit to Celsius simply by pressing a button.
As far as I'm concerned, you can't beat the Kintrex for the price.
By Lyle Koonts (California)
I bought it because of the low price & was surprised to find it works just as well as more expensive Fluke thermometers I've used in the past. It works quickly, has a good distance to spot ratio and it's priced just right. I've used it for everything from spot temp checks of computer equipment to checking my freezer & my ceiling insulation coverage. I would buy the same one again if it were lost or broken.
By D. Snowden (Little Rock, AR United States)
This is a great product and definitely lives up to its product description. The unit has a solid feel and I don't have the impression that it is a low quality product. Temperature readings are quick and accurate as far as I can tell. It provides many uses such as confirming the temperature of foods to finding heat sources in your home. It has helped me pinpoint the areas in my house that I am losing precious air-conditioning.
My biggest problem with the thermometer is the laser, the infrared temperature reads from a much larger area than the laser points to and until you get used to the unit you may be confused by the temperature reading for areas at a distance of 4 feet or more away.
But all in all a great product.
By Ron M. West
This is a product which preforms as claimed (something a bit unusual these days). I have found it useful for ensuring true temp for my griddle, gas grill, refrigerator, freezer, and pizza stone in the oven. As time passes I find myself using it for more tasks and some not even cooking related!
I certainly recommend this product!
By new
This is the ideal infrared thermometer for the average home owner. It's easy to use and gives you just the features you need without costing more. The one complaint that people seem to have for it is that it does not come with a wrist strap even though it looks like the unit was designed to have one. I found the the wrist strap from one of my old film cameras, that I don't use any more, fits it perfectly.
There is a feature that this unit has that is not mention in the user manual. That feature is the units ability to store the last temperature reading taken after the unit turns itself off. The way you get at this last reading is to push the mode key instead of the measure key. The last temperature reading will appear.
