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Must have accesory [message #325117] Wed, 18 October 2017 13:11 Go to next message
jhbridges is currently offline  jhbridges   United States
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If you don't have one, the IR thermometer is a must. Here's about as cheap as it gets:

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Laser-Thermometer-A530-Non-contact-Digital-Infrared-Thermometer-Laser-Point-Temperature-Gun-32-to-530/1944770 _32665184322.html?spm=2114.12010609.8148355.26.224a6e33c1sDSS

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Re: [GMCnet] Must have accesory [message #325120 is a reply to message #325117] Wed, 18 October 2017 13:30 Go to previous messageGo to next message
johnd01 is currently offline  johnd01   United States
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What have you used yours for?

On Wed, Oct 18, 2017 at 11:11 AM, Johnny Bridges via Gmclist <
gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:

> If you don't have one, the IR thermometer is a must. Here's about as
> cheap as it gets:
>
> https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Laser-
> Thermometer-A530-Non-contact-Digital-Infrared-Thermometer-
> Laser-Point-Temperature-Gun-32-to-530/1944770_32665184322.
> html?spm=2114.12010609.8148355.26.224a6e33c1sDSS
>
> --johnny
> --
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> Braselton, Ga.
> "I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me
> in hell" - ol Andy, paraphrased
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Re: [GMCnet] Must have accesory [message #325123 is a reply to message #325120] Wed, 18 October 2017 14:06 Go to previous messageGo to next message
midlf is currently offline  midlf   United States
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johnd01 wrote on Wed, 18 October 2017 13:30
What have you used yours for? IR (Thermometer)



Checking bearings, brake temperatures, engine temperatures, hot water heater temperatures, confirm accuracy of thermometer on any heating device.

It's just a generally all around useful thing. Most important for me is for checking bearings. Just shoot the temp of each bearing. It they are approximately the same you are good. If one is significantly higher you have a problem.

Checking brakes. If one is significantly higher or lower you have some type of problem that needs to be investigated.

Is you engine really as hot/cold as your gage indicates. Is your thermostat working properly. Just shoot the engine outlet fitting to the radiator.


Steve Southworth
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1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
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Re: [GMCnet] Must have accesory [message #325134 is a reply to message #325123] Wed, 18 October 2017 16:36 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Kingsley Coach is currently offline  Kingsley Coach   United States
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I use mine to check as Steve has done...but never having a heating problem,
I haven't tried that...yet !

Mike in NS

On Wed, Oct 18, 2017 at 4:06 PM, Steve Southworth
wrote:

> johnd01 wrote on Wed, 18 October 2017 13:30
>> What have you used yours for? IR (Thermometer)
>
>
> Checking bearings, brake temperatures, engine temperatures, hot water
> heater temperatures, confirm accuracy of thermometer on any heating device.
>
> It's just a generally all around useful thing. Most important for me is
> for checking bearings. Just shoot the temp of each bearing. It they are
> approximately the same you are good. If one is significantly higher you
> have a problem.
>
> Checking brakes. If one is significantly higher or lower you have some
> type of problem that needs to be investigated.
>
> Is you engine really as hot/cold as your gage indicates. Is your
> thermostat working properly. Just shoot the engine outlet fitting to the
> radiator.
>
> --
> Steve Southworth
> 1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
> 1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
> Palmyra WI
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Must have accesory [message #325137 is a reply to message #325134] Wed, 18 October 2017 17:37 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Ken Burton is currently offline  Ken Burton   United States
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Did I miss it? Checking tire hub and brake temperatures temperatures when stopped at a rest area. Sunny side of the coach will always read a little higher.

Ken Burton - N9KB
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Re: [GMCnet] Must have accesory [message #325142 is a reply to message #325134] Wed, 18 October 2017 17:41 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Fridge and freezer temps, AC oultet, furnace outlets, rear view mirror, carpet, ceiling walls, cabinets....





Kingsley Coach wrote on Wed, 18 October 2017 17:36
I use mine to check as Steve has done...but never having a heating problem,
I haven't tried that...yet !

Mike in NS

On Wed, Oct 18, 2017 at 4:06 PM, Steve Southworth
wrote:

> johnd01 wrote on Wed, 18 October 2017 13:30
>> What have you used yours for? IR (Thermometer)
>
>
> Checking bearings, brake temperatures, engine temperatures, hot water
> heater temperatures, confirm accuracy of thermometer on any heating device.
>
> It's just a generally all around useful thing. Most important for me is
> for checking bearings. Just shoot the temp of each bearing. It they are
> approximately the same you are good. If one is significantly higher you
> have a problem.
>
> Checking brakes. If one is significantly higher or lower you have some
> type of problem that needs to be investigated.
>
> Is you engine really as hot/cold as your gage indicates. Is your
> thermostat working properly. Just shoot the engine outlet fitting to the
> radiator.
>
> --
> Steve Southworth
> 1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
> 1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
> Palmyra WI
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Must have accesory [message #325147 is a reply to message #325142] Wed, 18 October 2017 22:52 Go to previous messageGo to next message
johnd01 is currently offline  johnd01   United States
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Thanks for all the ideas, I use mine more for cooking.

On Wed, Oct 18, 2017 at 3:41 PM, Charles Boyd
wrote:

> Fridge and freezer temps, AC oultet, furnace outlets, rear view mirror,
> carpet, ceiling walls, cabinets....
>
>
>
>
>
> Kingsley Coach wrote on Wed, 18 October 2017 17:36
>> I use mine to check as Steve has done...but never having a heating
> problem,
>> I haven't tried that...yet !
>>
>> Mike in NS
>>
>> On Wed, Oct 18, 2017 at 4:06 PM, Steve Southworth
>> wrote:
>>
>>> johnd01 wrote on Wed, 18 October 2017 13:30
>>>> What have you used yours for? IR (Thermometer)
>>>
>>>
>>> Checking bearings, brake temperatures, engine temperatures, hot water
>>> heater temperatures, confirm accuracy of thermometer on any heating
> device.
>>>
>>> It's just a generally all around useful thing. Most important for me
> is
>>> for checking bearings. Just shoot the temp of each bearing. It they
> are
>>> approximately the same you are good. If one is significantly higher
> you
>>> have a problem.
>>>
>>> Checking brakes. If one is significantly higher or lower you have
> some
>>> type of problem that needs to be investigated.
>>>
>>> Is you engine really as hot/cold as your gage indicates. Is your
>>> thermostat working properly. Just shoot the engine outlet fitting to
> the
>>> radiator.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Steve Southworth
>>> 1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
>>> 1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
>>> Palmyra WI
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
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>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Michael Beaton
>> 1977 Kingsley 26-11
>> 1977 Eleganza II 26-3
>> Antigonish, NS
>>
>> Life is too short to hold a grudge; slash some tires and call it even !
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Johnd01 John Phillips Avion A2600 TZE064V101164 Rancho Cordova, CA (Sacramento)
Re: [GMCnet] Must have accesory [message #325150 is a reply to message #325147] Thu, 19 October 2017 07:02 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Kingsley Coach is currently offline  Kingsley Coach   United States
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Youse guys is creative...


On Thu, Oct 19, 2017 at 12:52 AM, John Phillips
wrote:

> Thanks for all the ideas, I use mine more for cooking.
>
> On Wed, Oct 18, 2017 at 3:41 PM, Charles Boyd
> wrote:
>
>> Fridge and freezer temps, AC oultet, furnace outlets, rear view mirror,
>> carpet, ceiling walls, cabinets....
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Kingsley Coach wrote on Wed, 18 October 2017 17:36
>>> I use mine to check as Steve has done...but never having a heating
>> problem,
>>> I haven't tried that...yet !
>>>
>>> Mike in NS
>>>
>>> On Wed, Oct 18, 2017 at 4:06 PM, Steve Southworth
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> johnd01 wrote on Wed, 18 October 2017 13:30
>>>> > What have you used yours for? IR (Thermometer)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Checking bearings, brake temperatures, engine temperatures, hot
> water
>>>> heater temperatures, confirm accuracy of thermometer on any heating
>> device.
>>>>
>>>> It's just a generally all around useful thing. Most important for
> me
>> is
>>>> for checking bearings. Just shoot the temp of each bearing. It
> they
>> are
>>>> approximately the same you are good. If one is significantly higher
>> you
>>>> have a problem.
>>>>
>>>> Checking brakes. If one is significantly higher or lower you have
>> some
>>>> type of problem that needs to be investigated.
>>>>
>>>> Is you engine really as hot/cold as your gage indicates. Is your
>>>> thermostat working properly. Just shoot the engine outlet fitting
> to
>> the
>>>> radiator.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Steve Southworth
>>>> 1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
>>>> 1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
>>>> Palmyra WI
>>>>
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>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Michael Beaton
>>> 1977 Kingsley 26-11
>>> 1977 Eleganza II 26-3
>>> Antigonish, NS
>>>
>>> Life is too short to hold a grudge; slash some tires and call it even !
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>>
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>> 76 Crestmont
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Re: Must have accesory [message #325152 is a reply to message #325117] Thu, 19 October 2017 08:14 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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My cat likes to chase the red laser dot.

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Re: Must have accesory [message #325153 is a reply to message #325152] Thu, 19 October 2017 08:29 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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mghamms wrote on Thu, 19 October 2017 08:14
My cat likes to chase the red laser dot.


See it is indeed a must have accessory with functions unrelated to its original intent.


Steve Southworth
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1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
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Re: [GMCnet] Must have accesory [message #325155 is a reply to message #325153] Thu, 19 October 2017 08:42 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I use it to check individual exhaust header tube temperature differences
when breaking in a camshaft on a new engine. Water outlet temperature also.
Very good "ballpark figure device," not laboratory precise but for the most
part will check trends quite well.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 GMC ROYALE 403

On Oct 19, 2017 6:30 AM, "Steve Southworth" wrote:

> mghamms wrote on Thu, 19 October 2017 08:14
>> My cat likes to chase the red laser dot.
>
>
> See it is indeed a must have accessory with functions unrelated to its
> original intent.
> --
> Steve Southworth
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Re: Must have accesory [message #325159 is a reply to message #325117] Thu, 19 October 2017 11:30 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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...I use mine to check the water temperature in hot springs.

77 Birchaven 23 w/ 455 Reno, NV
Re: [GMCnet] Must have accesory [message #325163 is a reply to message #325159] Thu, 19 October 2017 15:37 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Ok, try this one. I just aimed mine at the TV.
I took a temperature reading on the weather guy and another reading on the
news girl... it confirms what I thought.

Wendy Mesley Is hot !

Mike in NS

On Thu, Oct 19, 2017 at 1:30 PM, John Yurtinus wrote:

> ...I use mine to check the water temperature in hot springs.
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Re: [GMCnet] Must have accesory [message #325178 is a reply to message #325163] Thu, 19 October 2017 22:26 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Who needs tv?!!! The threads keep me laughing.

Sandra

On Oct 19, 2017 3:38 PM, "Kingsley Coach" wrote:

> Ok, try this one. I just aimed mine at the TV.
> I took a temperature reading on the weather guy and another reading on the
> news girl... it confirms what I thought.
>
> Wendy Mesley Is hot !
>
> Mike in NS
>
> On Thu, Oct 19, 2017 at 1:30 PM, John Yurtinus wrote:
>
>> ...I use mine to check the water temperature in hot springs.
>> --
>> 77 Birchaven 23 w/ 455
>> Reno, NV
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Re: [GMCnet] Must have accesory [message #325188 is a reply to message #325178] Fri, 20 October 2017 09:15 Go to previous message
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Sandra Price wrote on Thu, 19 October 2017 22:26
Who needs tv?!!! The threads keep me laughing.

Sandra


Yeah but ya gotta be careful. Some make me laugh so hard I worry about catching my breath, or leaks.


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1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
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