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There are cheaper ones available;
https://www.screwflix..com/p/stanley-stht0-77365-infrared-non-contact-digital-thermometer/8374j

I've had one, not the above, for over 20 years mainly for measuring air temperatures but have used it on cable connections in Commercial buildings and found hot spots.
 
I used something like this eears ago to check for loose connections on a some pretty heavy sub mains on a big site. There had been a fire in one of them, so everything got checked when it was loaded up.

I don't know if it'll just sit in my van and never get used.
 
i have an ethos one. had it 5 years. cost about £20. works perfectly. main use is electrical ( hot cables/switches etc. and checking the freezers are @ -20.
 
I thought a branded name would be a better choice.
At DIY level, I imagine the badge makes little difference, as they all originate from the same factory in China, the only real difference being the casing.

If you were buying a Flir, I'd agree with your thought process. Or the Fluke Ti9 that @DAvid Prosser linked to... circa £2k of kit!
 

Has anyone any experience with these?

Keep being tempted, not exactly something that will break the bank but could end up paying for itself in a few hours on a breakdown.
 

Has anyone any experience with these?

Keep being tempted, not exactly something that will break the bank but could end up paying for itself in a few hours on a breakdown.
I just brought the flir C3 I'll let you know how i get on with it tommorow
 
i have an ethos one. had it 5 years. cost about £20. works perfectly. main use is electrical ( hot cables/switches etc. and checking the freezers are @ -20.
Occasionally you find a warm object (36C) that keeps moving - Reflection of your bare arm , on some shiny surface -at just the right angle .
(Those ghost hunters have a lot to answer for)
 

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