casting thermometer

[hound2013]

can you guys tell me where i can find a casting thermometer in canada not the states thanks hound13

 

[yomomma]

i have been looking too....hard to find unless your willing to spend big bucks

http://www.tacticaladvantage.ca/casting/accessories/lyman-lead-thermometer.html

 

[577/450]

I use s cheap infra red thermometer works well

 

[trevj]

Princess Auto sells a multimeter with a thermocouple readout on it. Reads a K type thermocouple, check ebay, or run the wires through a piece of stainless tube, crimp them in place at the ends, and have a welder buddy run a quick bead across the ends to fuse them in.

I split the wires and crimped them in to the opposite corners of the squashed flat tube, then TUIG welded them. Reads only in degrees C, but used t go on sale for $10. Just gotta remember to turn it off afterwards or you go through a bunch of 9v batteries...

Or go right flash and look at the digital temp controllers at Auberin.com, and either use it to control your pot, or just wire it to a power source and use it as a readout.

Cheers
Trev

 

[Beretta-Skeet]

Buy/ build a K-type thermocouple. Very accurate and inexpensive. Use them all the time for other high temperature situations.

 

[hound2013]

ok thanks for that hound13

 

[tjsudbury]

I use s cheap infra red thermometer works well

Where does one find a cheap infra red thermometer?

 

[Spawn-Inc]

Where does one find a cheap infra red thermometer?

http://www.princessauto.com/pal/en/Precision-Measuring/Infrared-Thermometer/8400038.p

but i would use a chunk of black steel to red off of as it floats on top of the molten lead.

 

[zuke]

Bought mine year's ago from Tel-True in the state's. 200-1000F range with an 8 inch stem.

 

[tjsudbury]

http://www.princessauto.com/pal/en/Precision-Measuring/Infrared-Thermometer/8400038.p

but i would use a chunk of black steel to red off of as it floats on top of the molten lead.

Thanks for that. I notice that this one only reads to a maximum of 715 deg. F. Is that enough?

 

[Spawn-Inc]

Thanks for that. I notice that this one only reads to a maximum of 715 deg. F. Is that enough?

Oops, forgot about that part. I would want it to read higher, but I've never measured my pot while "smelting" raw lead to ingot's. I have a pid system for my casting pot which is set for 700f.

 

[yomomma]

I bought that one...not bad but does not read shine surfaces....hence piece of steel in the pot.

 

[JRC]

If you want to take a drive, Epps usually has a Lyman casting thermometer in stock. Might be wise to call ahead and check first.

 

[hound2013]

i found one today in my testing kit for oil burners its made by bacharache instruments it goes from 200 degrees f to 1000 degrees f didnt think of it till noon hour today when i seen it on the net .... the cost for this one is around 100 bucks ..... hound13

 

[yomomma]

Did you happen to find an extra one ?

 

[got to go]

Pretty sure Wholesale Sports has them in stock. But it's still cheaper to buy from Titan in the US.

 

[zuke]

Bought mine year's ago from Tel-True in the state's. 200-1000F range with an 8 inch stem.

These guy make thermometer's for everyone else.
I paid $20-22 and $25 for shipping, but that was about 8 year's ago.

 

[hound2013]

Did you happen to find an extra one ?

i think bardon supply is down your way or check out any wholesaler some of them will deal with the public or if you no someone in the heating buisness they might be able to help . if i was closer id get it no problem hound13

 

[44bear]

I use a candy thermometer works good and cost about $15

 

[hound2013]

I use a candy thermometer works good and cost about $15

how does that work it only goes up too 450 degrees ..... hound13