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infrared thermometer

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joe in pa

08-27-2004 21:01:24




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I bought one at a sale for $80. not knowing what I would use it for. its small hand held uses a laser beam and takes a tempeture from a couple inches to 15' or more away. I finished up rolling hay for the season yesterday and brough the round baler back to the shed with the last bale in it. I kicked on the PTO and took the thermometer and checked the temp of all the bearings. no crawing around, just point and shoot and you have the temp. all the bearings were between 90-95 degrees, except one it was at 125 degrees. now I can replace that bearing this winter instead of next hay season when I have hay on the ground. neat! it paid for its self

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Hay Dr

08-28-2004 06:44:01




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 Re: infrared thermometer in reply to joe in pa, 08-27-2004 21:01:24  
We too have infrared thermometers and the 125 degree temp is likely acceptable. Some bearings may have a higher temp because they are doing more work. 170 degree and above I would be concerned. Check the new one that was replaced and if it is close to 125 degree there was nothing wrong with that old bearing.



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bubba

08-27-2004 22:28:06




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 Re: infrared thermometer in reply to joe in pa, 08-27-2004 21:01:24  
Yep, and it could have cost you a burned up baler.Have seen those things catch the hay on fire from an overheated bearing.They are a great tool to have on have farm.I use mine to check out AC performance among other things.Check out hog fountains in the winter to see if they are frozen without crawling into each pen and lifting the lids.



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