Temperature probe

[Rob9987]

Just getting into casting and was wanting to know what everyone is using for a temperature probe.  Thanks for all advice.

[Back_Roads]

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/

[Spacebus]

I never thought to use my IR thermo. I've been using a Lyman casting thermo

https://www.lymanproducts.com/digital-lead-thermometer

[Back_Roads]

I never thought to use my IR thermo. I've been using a Lyman casting thermo

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.

[RobertMcC]

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.