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WeebMan
08-03-2012, 12:44 PM
My Fluke 902 temp function is driving me insane. I've been told on here that it is somewhat inferior. So, what are the top meters for taking temperature? Mainly air temperatures(outdoor ambient, return air, supply air). Durabity/reliability/accuracy is more important to me than price.
Six
08-03-2012, 12:47 PM
I like my Fluke 52 II.

Alittle pricey but the most accurate thermometer Ive ever owned.
mark beiser
08-03-2012, 07:01 PM
+1 for the Fluke 52II + accessories.

Overpriced, but worth every penny.
Jared Fetter
08-03-2012, 07:16 PM
+2

Fluke 52II and the crazy expensive clamp probes.
WeebMan
08-03-2012, 07:27 PM
I dont need the clamps. My drsa has temp probes. But theyre thermistors so ambient air reading takes forever. For that matter, I dont think I need a dual temp meter. Is there a single version of the same quality? Looks like fluke is the obvious favorite.
itsiceman
08-03-2012, 10:23 PM
I dont need the clamps. My drsa has temp probes. But theyre thermistors so ambient air reading takes forever. For that matter, I dont think I need a dual temp meter. Is there a single version of the same quality? Looks like fluke is the obvious favorite.You could wire up a air sensor if you wanted one.
WeebMan
08-03-2012, 10:35 PM
You could wire up a air sensor if you wanted one.

Off of the drsa? That would be VERY handy...

I still need one for checking temps in ducts. And I dont want to carry the gauges up in the attic... lol.
rdholder
08-03-2012, 11:38 PM
Fluke and all meters that do temperature will go off with a week battery. if the 9V dc go below 8.5V dc the temperature function go off temperature.

If the meter use a adapter with the meter to major temperature the meter and the adapter must be at the same temperature to work right. all way test with slush ice.
XcelTech
08-04-2012, 01:20 AM
Fieldpiece AAT3 (http://www.fieldpiece.com/accessory-heads/aat3)
Fieldpiece ATH4 (http://www.fieldpiece.com/accessory-heads/ath4)
Fieldpiece ATIR3 (http://www.fieldpiece.com/accessory-heads/atir3)
Fieldpiece ARH4 (http://www.fieldpiece.com/accessory-heads/arh4)

Then take your pick of a wireless or standalone handle Fieldpeice EHDL1 (http://www.fieldpiece.com/adapters-a-handles)

Or

Get the Fieldpiece HG3 (http://www.fieldpiece.com/hvac-guide-system-analyzer/hg3) and collect all the data in a printable diagnostic tool that will also be useable with the SMAN4.