Excellent item Zircon 63931 Leak Alert Electronic Water Detector Batteries Included, 3-Pack

Fortunately, we haven't had an emergency to set one off, but some serious testing shows that they are very sensitive and quick to respond. I bought a set of three, placed them, and felt so good about them that I bought three more.Zircon 63931 Leak Alert Electronic Water Detector Batteries Included, 3-Pack

While putting them together, I touched both contacts with my finger and the alarm went off. If it's sensitive enough to activate from that, water won't be a problem. We have built-in water alarms for our security system, but I wanted to monitor some additional areas without going through the whole installation process. I just need to remember to replace the batteries regularly.

My insurance does not cover water leaks and when I heard this detector beeping, I quickly checked under my sink and spotted the drip which soon enough would have been a flood. I repaired the water line and was grateful the Zircon Water Leak Detector was doing it's job!!

We bought these after our washer leaked during a downpour (so we didn't hear the leak). Of course, we haven't needed them since. We tested them by spilling water on the floor around them, and they work. I did accidentally spill a glass of water, and it went off. It's quite loud and annoying (as it should be). My one complaint is that one night, one of them went off with a false alarm. I was awoken from a deep sleep and ran all the way into the basement, my heart pounding with fear as I wondered what watery mess awaited me, and...nothing. I guess I'd rather have a false alarm than no alarm at all, but still...

For the money, they will do the job. The only thing to point out is that these, like any water alarm, work when little metal prongs on the bottom come into contact with water. So you could conceivably have a water spill two inches away, but if it doesn't reach the water alarm, it will not get activated. Because these are inexpensive, we bought a lot of them and put them anywhere we're likely to need them--sink, washer, sump pump, etc.

We depended for years on the one we first purchased, it stopped working and we were frantic to have it replaced, could only get on Amazon, we ordered two, two days waiting was like an eternity ! We were so happy they came so quickly, and now have a back up! Hope that we'll always be able to find again if ever needed, we live by a creek and need to know if the sump pump should fail, Zircon water alarm has always been our godsend!

We have an extraordinarily active toddler who loves to play in the sinks upstairs. Our home also happens to have one of the dumbest types of sinks I've ever seen in my life - ones with no overflow protection, in upstairs bathrooms no less! C'mon home builders, really? I'm no nanny-state proponent but I can't believe that's not a code violation. It's certainly a common sense violation though, so shame on Pulte Homes for installing such a thing up there in the first place.

I don't suppose I have to explain what happens when a toddler who loves water stops up a sink and keeps the water running while he's "washing his hands." After an event or two though, I looked around for some sort of alarm and found these Zircon units. They fit the bill perfectly. My little guy is terrified of them, and since they were "installed" on the bathroom floors it only took a couple of subsequent events (that consisted of spilled water, alarm sounding, and him tearing out of the bathroom like he saw the boogeyman) for him to agree with me that water on the floor is a bad thing.

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Water Leaks Check FLIR Systems 64501-0302 E60 IR Camera with MSX

The FLIR MSX features are great out of the box .. combining optically visible 640x480 picture with the 320x240 thermal image and gives some edge detail that allows you to tell what it is you are looking at. (Sometimes not apparent). The unit is really solidly built too. Tough rubber and metal frame can take a 6 foot drop apparently (not tried that!). View More FLIR Systems 64501-0302 E60 IR Camera with MSX

However the best thing about this is if you get a model with firmware 1.19.1 or lower (basically Jan 2014 or earlier), it is relatively easy to modify the device's Windows CE operating system and unrestrict the hardware. This effectively turns it into a six grand E8 model. All the E range FLIRs use the *same hardware*!
Google for EEVblog FLIR E4 and you will find what you need to do this. The mods on this blog actually extend features beyond the expensive E8.
Pretty easy to get done and easily reversed if need be. :-)

WARNING: FLIR have caught on and all hardware with firmware 1.21 and up are locked down and currently noone has released a workaround.

One deficit... No external charger and no removable SD card:
You have to plug in a micro USB to charge and get your files.

I just bought a USB extension cord so I don't have to keep plugging directly into the board mounted USB slot to charge the battery and get the files. I also anticipate it failing eventually and the socket falling off the board.

I may even open it up and solder it directly to the board and figure a way to mount the socket externally.

The new FLIR E60 thermal camera can help professionals track down electrical and mechanical overheating, air and water leaks, missing insulation and many other issues.

The FLIR E60 has an IR resolution of 76,800 (320x240) pixels, which far exceeds the RESNET standard. Compact, rugged and user-friendly, the FLIR E60 has a 3.5" color LCD touchscreen display with Auto-Orientation, wide-angle manual-focus lens, 4X digital IR zoom and built-in 3.1MP digital camera with LED lamp and laser pointer for capturing high-quality reference images. The FLIR E60 features Bluetooth connectivity to mobile devices for real-time remote viewing and diagnostics.

And with METER Link on board the camera can connect to FLIR's new test tools, which stream electrical and environmental readings directly to the FLIR E60 so that thermal images are automatically annotated with critical measurements to further support findings. The camera also includes FLIR's exclusive MSX imaging technology, which integrates key image details from the digital camera's photos to create sharper and clearer thermal scenes.

MSX makes it easier to see the location of temperature-related electrical/mechanical issues without obscuring or compromising the integrity of the original thermal scenes - a common problem with older image blending modes. Also, the bundled FLIR Tools software makes it simple to import, analyze and incorporate images into easy-to-understand reports. And like all FLIR thermal cameras, the FLIR E60 captures Fully Radiometric thermal JPEG files containing all temperature data, which can be viewed and analyzed later within the thermal images.

The FLIR E60 includes SD memory card with adapter, Li-ion battery, two-bay charging station, power adapter, USB cable, hard case and FLIR Tools software for PC and Mac OS. The new FLIR E60 is covered by FLIR's premier 10-5-2 warranty, which provides a 10-year warranty on the IR detector, 5 years on field-replaceable batteries and 2 years on parts and labor.

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LCD Monitor Wireless Waterproof Snake Plumbing Sewer Inspection Camera with 2.5 TFT-LCD Color removeable

The downside is that this particular camera does not store the photos onto a SD Card of any size. However, the Snake Camera & Light are very Good. View More Wireless Waterproof Snake Plumbing Sewer Inspection Camera with 2.5 TFT-LCD Color removeable LCD Monitor

This item was presented as a new item, but when I received it, it had been used by someone with greasy hands which led me to believe this was a used item that I sent back, as a Federal employee, we are not allowed to purchase used items.

We use this as a 'quick and dirty' method of looking into animal burrows and although it's adequate for visualizing larger critters, the lens of the camera is definitely not suited for much abuse. After about 6 months of light duty, the image appears mildly unfocused and it's difficult to see the LCD screen in any sort of sunlight. Makes me wish I had purchased a tool with better quality imaging but it fits the bill if image quality is not of utmost import but low price is.

This camera works great! it works better that some I have used that cost more than $300. The wireless display really makes this camera much easier to use than the one that are wired to the snake. Great picture quality and a great deal.

These seem to be hit or miss with quality... mine missed. The image is so blurry that you cannot tell what you are looking at even when you are within inches of it. There is no way to focus, the LED lighting is supposed to be adjustable but is really off or on.

If you can't get a good return policy, I would spend a few extra and get on with a better screen. Luckily I was able to return mine.

The cable thickness does limit what you can use it for, but it's meant for looking behind walls, etc. and it does that job perfectly. It's fairly sturdy and the camera does not bend much, which is exactly what I needed it for.

For the price, this is the best product of it's kind that I could find. The LCD is removable, so you can hold it about 20 ft or so from the actual camera, and you can TV out the output of this to a laptop or recorder.

Quite good for the price. Maybe next time they will make the cable smaller and more flexible. Till then, this is a great deal instead of an awesome deal.

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!@^%$ Nubee® Temperature Gun Non-contact Infrared Thermometer

Hello, I am a baking and pastry student and I have recently begun taking chocolate class. This infrared thermometer in so much more accurate than candy thermometers and meat thermometers, even digital thermometers, for tempering chocolate. I absolutely love it! I bought this red-colored one so no one would mistake it for their own and, so far, that has worked out. I love it! The battery was easy to install, too.

Take accurate temperature readings with this laser-sighted infrared gun-style thermometer. Reads in Celsius or Fahrenheit, there is a switch on the pannel to choose between them. There's also a switch to turn on or off the laser sight. Features - Accuracy: 2 degrees/ 2%, Distance Spot Ratio: 12:1, C/F Selection, Backlight switch , Response Time: 500ms, Auto Power Shut-Off, Automatic Data Hold, Low Battery Indicator.

Temperature Range: -50°C~380°C(-58 °F ~ 716°F) 
Accuracy: ±2% or 2°C 
Distance Spot Ratio: 12:1 
Emissivity: 0.95 
Response Time Wavelength: 500ms (8-14)um 
Repeatability: ±1% or ±1°C 
Resolution: 0.1 °C or 0.1°F 
°C/°F Selection --------------------------- OK
Data Hold Function ---------------------- OK 
Laser Target Pointer Selection ---------- OK 
Backlight Display Selection ------------- OK 
Auto Power Shut Off --------------------- OK 
Low Battery Indication ------------------ OK 

Package Includes:
1 x Nubee® NUB8380 Temperature Gun Non-contact Infrared Thermometer
1 x 9V DC battery
1 x Nubee® NUB8380 Temperature Gun User's manual

This Non-contact Infrared Thermometer w/ Laser Sight works well so far. It is about a two to four degrees off, so if you need some really critical temperature readings you may want to spend a few more dollars. This is fun to use also! Like so many products today, the directions are always the best - like it tells you to insert the battery, but it has no description of how to open the battery compartment, which is the entire front of the handle under the trigger. It used a standard 9v. battery. It has no off/on switch - just squeeze the trigger and aim. The display shows for about 8-10 seconds. The shipper needs a lesson on boxing a shipment. The ends of the box were open and it is amazing this did not fall out in transit.

The item arrived on time and it has performed very well. I use it for my soap making. I've compared it with other tempeture measuring devices and this thing is spot on. It didn't get 5 stars only because it feels like a toy in my hand but it's light weight hasn't let me down yet.

Assuming it is relatively accurate, which it appears to be (+/- 2% or 2C), this is a great little tool. Admittedly, I haven't found a ton of uses for it yet, but it is interesting for comparing new windows to old windows (10F difference in surface temp). The backlight and laser both work great and add to the ease of use. Battery life seems plentiful as well. Overall a great product, especially if you can find a regular use for it!

It is so easy to use and so fast that you will want to check the temperature of everything you are making. The water/yeast mixture for a pizza crust needs to be at 110 degree? No problem. Hum, I wonder how cold my fridge is really getting my food? How hot is that tea anyway? These and countless other pressing questions can be answered with the pull of the trigger.

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*(&$% BAFX Products (TM) - Non Contact - Infrared (IR) Thermometer

If you were ever curious how hot or cold some thing is like me this is the tool for the job. All you do is point and pull the trigger you will have your answer in no time. Works good has a lazer pointer, a lighted display, and measures in celsius and fahrenheit. uses a 9 volt battary below trigger in handle and is fairly accurate depending on how close the gun is to the area or thing that you may be pointing at at that time. Usefull tool for diagnosing or just for screwing around.

This "BAFX Products" IR Temperature gun is another great product brought to you by BAFX! This unit measures surface temperature of any object from -58 to +1022F! Test your freezer surface to your oven surface! Use it to find where your home is leaking your precious heating and cooling dollars! ---------- It has a accuracy of approximately 5 degrees F depending on the object being tested ---------- 500 mSec response time -------- Distance to spot size 12:1 ---------- Typical battery life of 12 - 22 hours depending on how it is used --------------- This non contact infrared thermometer runs on ONE 9V battery (INCLUDED) -------------- 100% satisfaction guaranteed as with ALL BAFX Products! Contact us if you have any problems!

The evening it came, I gave it a try. The temperature is way off.. on both ends of the scale.
Using a digital cooking thermometer, I measured hot and cold water running at the tap, the
BAFX was at least 10 degrees low on the low side and 20 degrees off on the high side. THen
I measured some copper heating pipes. I have two loops that have input and outflow themometers .. input was about 160 degrees on both supplies. The BAFX indicatred 110! Then I measured the supply to the (zone) hot water heater. The BAFX reported 82 degrees, yet, I could not hold my hand on the pipe.. it must have been much higher than 82!! Returned to Amazon the next day.

PART 2: BAFX Customer support emailed me. If I was interested, he would arrange
to ship me a new unit. If I liked it, I could keep it and pay for it, if not he would include
a return pre-paid label. I was impressed with his support, so I agreed. I've had it about 2 weeks
now. It works just as described and correlated very closely with the other (kitchen/room)
thermometers around the house. Though the first one failed, with good customer support
and the second one working, I would recommend this to anyone interested in one.

Got this thermometer yesterday afternoon and was able to put the battery in all by myself (oh yeah, I am that handy, lol), and it worked. Haven't really used it to test anything yet but I like it. I even read the directions on how to use it and how not to use it. I also like the yellow color because it is easy to spot in my kitchen drawer. I am planning on using it for testing my oven temperature and now after reading the directions, I will test skillets and maybe even foreheads for fevers. Also, the numbers are large enough that you can actually read them. Yeaa.

Don't keep looking any longer, this is the one to get without worrying if you got a good one, and got a good price. I use this much more than I thought I ever would. I keep it in the drawer my the stove just so I can keep track of everything as it heats up. You will like this.

The first one I received was HORRIBLY inaccurate. Off by about 50 degrees, and yes, I was using the correct mode. The "sensor" appeared well off center in the housing and the laser was way out of alignment. Maybe it was dropped somewhere before it got to me.

The replacement was tip top. When compared to another known calibrated unit, the replacement was pretty much spot on. The laser was also adequately aligned. No complaints. For the $$, a very good IR thermometer.

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*&0!% HDE Temperature Gun Infrared Thermometer w/ Laser Sight

It works really well, and the temperature gauge seems spot on.

I gave this to my husband as a gift to measure temperatures inside the beehive, melting wax, honey etc. Well I never thought that it would become such a toy for him. He brings it out at dinner parties and gives the guest yes or no questions telling he can tell when they're not telling the truth because their body temp goes up. And of course FIDO is kept very happy running all around chasing the beam.

This IR thermometer seems to use similar modules as more expensive brands. It could be a copy or an OEM version of many branded models, its commonly listed as the DT-380 or DT8380 Infrared Thermometer. For $12, its a steal if you know more about how to work it properly, and it works wonderfully.

Very high quality product. Could not be more satisfied with this product and the price. I have zero complaints. Would reccomend.

Digital Thermometer 8:1 distance:spot ratio for 380C decodes the model number.

I tracked a similar looking manual and nearly identical device to a Chinese factory, See comments.

The manual is nearly identical to the model I received. I can't disassemble the unit to check the PCB and makers mark since part of the unit is glued.

IR thermometers are calibrated against dark or black bodies, and perform worst with reflective surfaces like stainless steel, foil, or mirrors. For best results, point to dark to black surfaces.

I tested it as no worse than 10F off, at best 1F, when measuring dark to black bodies, respectively. Its rubber coating makes an easy grip. The trigger has a sharp click, its not soft and gummy. The LCD is easy to see, and the best angle for viewing its LCD is also the best angle for measuring, perpendicular to the measured surface. Beware that when the measured point is fairly close and localized, regional changes in irregular or curves surfaces can happen, like pottery, cups, and mugs.

Using a black mug and pot, I checked IR readings against 32F ice water and 212F boiling water. The temperature was compared against an Agilent thermocouple. The IR reading was 0.5-2F off from the immersed probe. IR reads of a hot Calrod heater was compared against a thermocouple to 900F+, and the IR thermometer read true, far above its rated temperature. It read body temperature 0-2F off compared to a standard oral thermometer!

At extremes changes of ambient temperature, the focusing lens need to acclimatize, the manual recommends 30 minutes. For example, if taken out to a hot summer day of 100F, from 70F air conditioning, the unit may read low. Likewise, from a warm car to the outdoors during winter. This low cost unit uses a Fresnel plastic lens which is prone to thermal deformation more than other lens materials. How much the error is depends on the extent of the difference between one ambient temp and another: if used too soon the IR light may not be optimally focused onto the IR detector.

I am impressed, so I bought another! I've been looking for a good deal on these for years, even Harbor Freight can't match it.

With 2 units now to compare I tested acclimatization, I took one unit to a 73F cold airconditioned room and left one out doors at 85F for 1 hour. Sure, enough, they were off ~3F when they were reading nearly identical earlier. After 1 hour with both units in the same room, they were off from 0-0.5F, awesome!

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@%8+# Kintrex IRT0421 Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer with Laser Targeting

Had this for about a week now, and it works well. Temporal response ~1sec. Digits settle quickly, with 0.1'F differential resolution (not accuracy) which is very handy for heat leak detection. The narrow 12:1 beam helps too. The red laser spot was co-aligned to the IR field-of-view, despite it not being centered within the package (so trust the spot, not your intuition).

BATTERY DOOR SOLUTION: First slide the door down all the way until it reaches the stops (about 2mm), then raise the back end to open the compartment. I have done this a number of times to confirm that it does indeed open and close repeatedly - no duct tape required!

After reading reviews of various IR thermometers I ordered the Kintrex model IRT0412, it has performed perfectly and met all of my needs. I would recommend this to friends and family alike.

It's easy enough to use, and probably accurate, but don't EVER drop it...not even in the case. The display broke on mine while trying to get the battery cover off, which is not the greatest design. I guess I must have gripped it too much. If it can't take that, I sure wouldn't let it hit the ground. The laser works great for cats though...

The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that the absolute temperature may be off by a few degrees, but it seems fine for telling the relative temperature difference in two different places. A great use is pointing it at ceiling air conditioning grilles and the air conditioning return grille. The difference gives a quick indication of how your A/C unit is working, and you don't have to climb up a ladder and wait for a reading, as you would with an old bulb thermometer. Check your soup temperature without having to find a clean thermometer. Compare temperatures of exterior walls to see where insulation is needed.

This is one of those things that you didn't know that you needed until you had it. I have used it in my RV to check tire temperatures at rest stops on long trips, to check and control frying oil temperatures at home, heater and air conditioner outlet air temperatures, etc.

This thermometer does not only appear to be very accurate for around the house stuff but is also fun to platy with. I use it for about anything and everything you can think of including, oven temperature, all around the house room temperatures, AC vent air, freezer and refrigerator . You point it squeeze the trigger and you got it. What a fun and necessary toy

This thermometer is well built and is very easy to use. Just point and click, the reading is instant. I've used it to troubleshoot my HVAC system, measuring the temperature of the air coming out from the registers. I also used it measure draft from doors and windows. Want to know how hot your BBQ grill is, just point and click. How hot is the oil in the pot, just point and click, and no clean up required. Should have bought this ages ago.

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#^-@ Black & Decker TLD100 Thermal Leak Detector

This works great as IR (infared) thermometer and as a back up IR imager. You can scan temperature variations over time or over neighboring surfaces. This is not a NIST quality measurement tool, so if you use with that understanding then this will be a great addition for any Green Building professional as well as any home owners that wants to improve home energy efficiency.

This shows where you are wasting electric and since I have a total electric home I need to know where to plug to save my money. I will be sealing more spots after using the leak detector.

This is just for home use, to help battle rising utility bills.

Easy to use, and the color-changing light makes all the difference.

We've been able to precisely address some major leakage and have a much cozier home now.

Now loaning out to others so they can do the same.

This is a nice thing to keep on hand, and we're very glad we got it.

Thank you Black & Decker

A simple thing like having the led spot light change color makes this fast and easy to use. Aim it at a surface of the wall and turn it on. After that, move it to other areas of that wall and it will alert you to cold or hot spots with a color change projected on that area. So in the basement, some of the areas between the joists, at the sill and at the band joist are letting some cold air in. Most are good due to some sealing work I did in the past, but I now see a few need more work. The good ones are green and the ones that need work are lighting up blue. In the future, I will use it in the attic to locate areas that could use some spray foam. You can set it for 1 degree, 5 degrees or a 10 degree change to trigger a color change. This tool is accurate with respect to where the spot is projected and the temperature being taken at that same spot. An easy tool to use and can help save a lot of money by reducing future utility bills.

For the price, this leak detector is an excellent tool for a DIYer looking to improve insulation in their house.

The device is basically an infrared thermometer. The difference with the leak detector is that it compares temperatures, and lights up the wall in different colors based on the comparison.

Here's how it works:
1 - point the detector at a wall that you know is insulated, and turn on the detector
2- upon turning on, the detector measures the temperature of the wall, and remembers that temperature
3- now you move around the room/house, pointing at different parts of the wall, near windows, doors, etc.
4- the detector constantly reads temperature and compares to that initial wall reading
5- A green colored spot is projected onto the wall where you are pointing the detector.... if the temperature differs by a certain amount, the spot turns blue (colder) or red (hotter).
6- a 3-position switch lets you decide whether you want the spot to change color for 1 degree F difference, 5 degrees F difference, or 10 degrees F.

This detector did not just point out the obvious problem spots (like door jams, near windows). You really don't need a detector to figure out those spots. This detector highlighted large differences on the *same wall,* where it turned out that insulation was lacking or had fallen off.

I deducted one star for the accuracy of the temperature reading. I have another infrared thermometer which I know to be accurate, so I compared readings. This leak detector was a few degrees off from the other detector. That said, this leak detector still calculated the correct difference in temperature, which is its main functionality. If you want a very accurate temperature reading, get a dedicated thermometer.

Others have commented on the box size - it seemed pretty appropriately packaged to me. The detector is a rather odd shape, so the box had a fair amount of empty spaces. Nevertheless, the device is packaged well.

Build quality is fine. The whole device is plastic, with a battery door that pops open in the grip. For the price, I have zero complaints with build quality.

In summary, this device is handy and serves its intended purpose very well.

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