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Old 07-19-2008, 08:19 PM
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ORIGINAL: dwc1984

i was wondering if its ok to use a regular tempuratre gun used in hvac or should i get a temp gun from a rc company. i belive me temp gun i have now is 3inch surface area per foot.

thanks 4 the help
derek
Get the HVAC or automotive grade temp gun. The laser pointer is indispensible since you can aim directly on the hottest part of the plug. The chinese hobby grade ones at the hobby stores are terrible; they miss the plug all the time and often result in an improper read.