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Title: Temperature probe
Post by: Rob9987 on February 25, 2023, 07:41:10 AM
Just getting into casting and was wanting to know what everyone is using for a temperature probe.  Thanks for all advice.
Title: Re: Temperature probe
Post by: Back_Roads on February 25, 2023, 07:55:34 AM
All I use is this analog for pot temp, and a digital laser one to check mold temps, I can pinpoint parts of the mold where temperature is a concern.
https://www.rotometals.com/lead-bullet-casting-thermometer-6/ (https://www.rotometals.com/lead-bullet-casting-thermometer-6/)

https://www.amazon.com/Thermometer-Non-Contact-Temperature-Gun%EF%BC%8C-50%C2%B0C-Industrial/dp/B07XG3P7R9/ref=asc_df_B07XG3P7R9/? (https://www.amazon.com/Thermometer-Non-Contact-Temperature-Gun%EF%BC%8C-50%C2%B0C-Industrial/dp/B07XG3P7R9/ref=asc_df_B07XG3P7R9/?)
Title: Re: Temperature probe
Post by: Spacebus on February 25, 2023, 07:57:56 AM
I never thought to use my IR thermo. I've been using a Lyman casting thermo

https://www.lymanproducts.com/digital-lead-thermometer  (https://www.lymanproducts.com/digital-lead-thermometer)
Title: Re: Temperature probe
Post by: Back_Roads on February 25, 2023, 08:30:37 AM
Quote from: Spacebus on February 25, 2023, 07:57:56 AM
I never thought to use my IR thermo. I've been using a Lyman casting thermo

https://www.lymanproducts.com/digital-lead-thermometer  (https://www.lymanproducts.com/digital-lead-thermometer)
The IR thermal does not take accurate readings of the molten lead, but I have had matching readings to the analog thermo, pointing the laser at the side of the pot or the valve plunger rod. But prefer the analog for lead temps.
Title: Re: Temperature probe
Post by: RobertMcC on February 25, 2023, 10:17:22 AM
Amazon here in Canada had a Lyman digital thermometer for sale, so I bought one. I just made a little tin tab, that I used one of the screws on my Lee 5# pot to stick the probe in.  I melted the K probe when I was using it to smelt lead on my huge turkey burner.