The_Drowned_God Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 Looking at thermometers.. Is infared the way to go? How accurate are they? What do yall use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyc14 Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 I use an instant read digital probe type thermometer . Imho the are more accurate than the infrared type. Bait junkies sells them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 I use an infrared digital thermometer I bought years ago from Harbor Freight. Mine is accurate enough that I don't scorch my plastic. Plastisol in a microwave heats from the center out, so taking the temp from the surface isn't accurate. You need to stir it, so you can get the internal temp, or you risk overheating and scorching it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Drowned_God Posted April 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 Thanks. Gunna start off trying the infrared! I will keep in mind the stirring is a necessity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 Either one can be used but the plastic needs to be stirred with either one to get and accurate reading. I have used an infrared for many years and have had no issue. You will get to know what the temps are just by viscosity in time. If you are new to this it is a must or you will have problems you can't fix. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Drowned_God Posted April 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 Yes a newbie, i am. And im doing lots of research to be fully prepared for this endeavor!! This site and the community of makers. Is a great place to do so! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleyeking Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 Just my 2 cents but I use the digital probe type because you need to stir the plastic anyway and you can use the probe type to stir at the same time as your taking temp. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Drowned_God Posted April 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 13 minutes ago, walleyeking said: Just my 2 cents but I use the digital probe type because you need to stir the plastic anyway and you can use the probe type to stir at the same time as your taking temp. This is a good idea! Might get both and see what i like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglinarcher Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 11 hours ago, mark poulson said: I use an infrared digital thermometer I bought years ago from Harbor Freight. Mine is accurate enough that I don't scorch my plastic. Plastisol in a microwave heats from the center out, so taking the temp from the surface isn't accurate. You need to stir it, so you can get the internal temp, or you risk overheating and scorching it. This is my method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cub48 Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 My infra red does not read correct after about 250f so i bought the digital probe and like everyone i stir my plastisol with it. Cub48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
