BTMETER BT-1500 Pyrometer D:S 30:1 Infrared Thermometer
BTMETER BT-1500 Pyrometer D:S 30:1 Infrared Thermometer, High Temperature Tester for -58℉ to 2732℉ (-50℃ ~ 1500℃), Contactless Industrial Laser Temp Gauge for HVAC, Kiln, Forge(Not for Human Temp)
Wide range of uses
Setting different Alarm temperature value when testing different objects. Max/ Min / Avg value record.
High temperature and high precision
Measure surface temperatures between -58℉- 2732℉ (-50℃ to 1500℃) with an accuracy of ±2% of reading whichever is more accurate than others.
Adjustable emissivity ( 0.1~1.0 ) provides better accuracy for different materials.
Long distance measure
Built-in 2 laser points surrounding a circle to accurately measure the object, won’t be disturbed by surrounding objects.
| Weight: | 505 g |
| Size: | handheld |
| Dimensions: | 23.5 x 16.4 x 8.3 cm; 505 Grams |
| Model: | 5869820251 |
| Part: | BT-1500 |
| Colour: | BT-1500 Blue |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | BTMETER |
| Dimensions: | 23.5 x 16.4 x 8.3 cm; 505 Grams |
| Quantity: | 1 |
| Size: | handheld |
Exelente para uso cermico y medida de temperatura en hornos grandes 🙂 ningn fallo a ya casi un ao de su compra 100% recomendable
I bought this for heating knife blades as a hobby but have also used it for the grill. Seems to meet the standards!
-This thing is NOT accurate. I mean, you’ll get useful generalizations that are quite great for a metalworker, but I would not trust this thing with cooking, glazing, or anything else that is very temperature-sensitive
Note: Instructions are awful, so consider your own technical prowess before purchasing
Was impressed with the delivery time & the ease of use. I use this to measure the inside temp of my smelter when melting aluminium & copper metals.
Was hoping to use this the determine accurate temperatures for heat treatment. (~1500) Found that the lasers emitting from the unit are not accurately lined up with the sensors and would return ridiculous readings. (Orange hot steel returning a reading in the low hundreds) Before I could even spend the time to figure out where the sensors were actually pointing the unit quit. I assumed it was sent with a dead battery and replaced the battery. Tried to turn it on again and it still didn’t work. I had a dead unit.
I purchased this device to check the temperature of molten bronze in a small gas furnace, typically around 1280 to 1300 degrees celcius. The device worked very well and is exceptional value for the price, which is about 50% less than the nearest competitors product. It seems reasonably well made and comes with soft case, battery and small screwdriver (needed to install battery).
El producto es excelente y funciona perfectamente. Ya lo configuramos para nuestro proceso de fundicin y hasta ahora ha funcionado sin problemas. Lo recomiendo 100%, estoy muy satisfecho con l.
Les instructions devraient tres rvises
L’englais et le franais n’est pas bien tradui
I have been using it with by blacksmithing forge. Bright sunny days are its enemy for reading it, but as long as I keep it out of the forge, it should work great!
I use this to check the temperature of my charcoal kiln firebox and retort chamber. It is accurate enough and reads quickly with good stability to the readings.
you need a magnifying glass to read the instructions and a phd to understand them very poor instructions for a complex little machine had to watch a video from another seller to learn how to work i
I have been very impressed with the handheld BTMETER BT-1500. I am using it to try and gauge the internal temperature of my forge when making knives. It is easy to use and pinpoint the area (via laser) you are measuring. The one thing I cannot certify is the accuracy. I have a digital temperature probe inserted into the forge, and it reads lower than the BT-1500 meter, but I think the problem is that the probe cannot read that high. The color of the steel in the forge appears to be in sync with the BT-1500 meter. My biggest issue is having the patience to wait for the forge to come up to temperature.
Seems to work very well. The only draw back I have had is I can not seem to figure out hot to switch from C to F
Used it to monitor temperatures of my backyard metal foundry. Seems reasonably accurate. Showed how hot my crucible was and correlated well with when my aluminum cans started melting ~1400.
Only bad thing was the 9v battery died after about 1 cumulative hour of usage. A giant pack of 9v at Costco coats about as much as 2 or 3 batteries at the grocery store.
It really shows how off I was on heat treating by color! It showed me exactly when it reached 1800 F, then dunk in oil. Cheaper and easier than trying to set up a temp gauge and WAAAY cheaper than buying a heat treat oven! I was a bit skeptical because there was enough bad reviews to not buying this item. Maybe they got a bad one? I don’t know. All I know is mine works as advertised.
Works great and has lots of features. Also, the temp goes higher than any other thermo I have found at this price point. I didn’t want to pay $700 for one that could read the temp on my forge welds and quenches etc., so this was a great solution. It’s great item to have for use in your smithy, workshop, or just around the house. It’s also fairly rugged- doesn’t seem like it’s going to break when I drop it on the concrete.
It’s great I just wish it would use double A batteries instead of the more expensive 9 volt battery or an optional outlet for a 9 volt power supply. I use it mainly in one spot and I like that you can put it on a tripod but because it’s running on battery it keeps shutting off to conserve battery.
I have no feeling in my hands and can’t tell if something is hot. So I keep this handy to test things before I touch range top, skillets, pans, hot water, coffee mugs, etc. to prevent burns.
Thermometer has an incredible measurement range.
Wish there was a simple push’n hold button to active the screen back lighting for just a moment. Also wish there was a way to turn off the annoying beep that occurs every time you measure a temp. Why is that even needed?
The double laser is nice. Gives you exactly where is 1 inch of surface analyzed at a precise distance. 30:1 means that at 30 inches you are pinpointing 1 inch of an object. So, get closer to isolate only a small object or farther away to isolate a big object. This tool is quite professional for the price. The flashlight option is kind of a gadget. Bad translation from Chinese to English. Better off looking for instructions on the web for how to
I picked this up to help read the thermal performance and temperature for walls as we investigated possible insulation issues. It is easy to use, seems accurate and is well made for the price. Not too expensive, not too cheap, but just right. Now that we have it we are finding many uses for it. Works well for our at home uses. One note, read the instructions when installing the batteries, there is small screw to remove that is not easy seen beforehand.
I started knifemaking as a new hobby a few months ago and quickly learned that there is a ton of science behind this new thing I started. When you use a forge or better yet, when you have a need quench an alloy, you need to take that alloy to a certain temperature so certain things happen to the blade. The temp I needed to reach was pretty high though… like over 1,500 degrees! The BTMETER allows you to pull you blade out of the forge and check the temperature quickly & easily. Love it so far… it’s easy to operate and is a good quality buy in my opinion! Great product!
I am blacksmithing and this gives me a very good temp reading on my steel.
I know if i am at forge welding temp , a good temp for oil hardening or just a good temp too move some steel .
A lot of people use the color of the steel to go by, but I have trouble doing it that way.
Great gadget. The only reason I didn’t give it a 5 is because the battery connector – where you plug the 9 v battery – did not make a tight connection on the small battery terminal. Easy fix, I crimped the terminal on the connector a bit. Manufacturer needs to review the QC with its supplier. That said, I’d order it again in a minute. Comment is more for manufacturer’s benefit than anything else. As I said, simple 30 second fix. Great pyrometer for the price.
This was a fun and easy to use tool. Went around my whole house checking for cold spots with ease. It surprised me how much heat I was losing in certain places of my house. Between the wall sockets windows and doors there is an easy to read temperature difference. And the wide temperature range makes it very useful for various applications.
I was in need of a laser thermometer to measure my small metal melting projects which involved aluminium and zinc. Item was received quickly on time and came with a 9V battery (unknown brand). The battery chamber and cover are secured with a screw, which was easily opened using the screwdriver that came with the pack. Device turned on immediately after the battery was connected and I could take readings easily. Just make sure to read the instructions if you have never used a 2 beam laser thermometer to get proper readings. I got close enough readings (+/- 5 degrees when measuring high temperatures like melting zinc). For the price, this is a recommended device.
Likes
-Well constructed, rubberized grip feels good in the hand.
-30:1 distance ratio means it has a small beam. The beam is flanked by two laser dots (adjustable to one or none) which lets you see what you’re measuring. This allows for narrow measurements behind objects.
-High temperature range allows measuring hot metals in the range I need. This is two to three times higher than most infrared meters.
-Comes with a soft case.
-You can set alarms (High and low) to sound when temps are met. Useful when working with metal.
-Has other functions such as logging Max High Temp, Max Low Temp, Average Temp, difference.
-Display light on/off. Useful to see display when working in a low light environment.
-Flashlight mode, to illuminate the object in low light conditions.
-Emissivity Adjustment. Emissivity is the ratio of reflected heat. Adjusting this allows for more accurate measuring of highly reflective objects that would throw off other meters. Example, Water is different than snow. There is a minimal chart in the book but you can find much larger tables online. The default .95 seems to works for the iron I’m working with.
Dislikes
-Manual is minimal, but functional.
-Beeps every time you take a measurement. Not a biggie but there may be circumstances you want quiet.
-Autoshutoff is somewhat quick but again, not a biggie.
Overall a solid product and fulfills my metalworking needs.
Overall, I am very pleased with the performance of the BTMETER BT-1500 unit that I purchased recently. I need a very accurate temperature measurement system that is repeatable and easy to use and I have been very happy with the results that my unit has been providing. I am in the process of developing pseudo calibration procedures to verify the temperature measurements over a broad range of temperatures and comparing meter readings with thermocouples. I would definitely purchase the BT 1500 unit again!
I have been searching for a reliable and cost effective way to measure furnace temperatures, molten metals, and heat treating stock. Many of the options I’ve considered are very expensive and honestly out of my budgetary range. The BTMeter BT-1500 was within my price range and has the accuracy, precision, range (temperature), and range (distance / proximity) I’ve been looking for. It appears rugged and I have no complaints about the handling or performance. I’m looking forward to a long and happy usage of this laser pyrometer.
I ordered this unit after building a new forge which exceeded the maximum temp. of my previous thermometer. The build quality is fantastic. Going through the menu and getting it set up as desired took a few minutes. That said, the book could have helped make quick work of the process. It would be tough to beat for the price.
The device is easy to use. The twin laser pointer makes it easy to know what you are measuring. I was surprised I was able to see the pointers even inside my forge while at 2200 deg. Accuracy seems good
I got the IR Thermometer, and ran a batch of 5 knives through my forge today. As I suspected, I was running too hot. About 200 degrees too hot. Lowered the propane regulator, and got the perfect temperature readings.
Exactly what I needed to go from good to great in my knife making.
I didn’t realize just how handy it would become just for quickly checking if a work piece was cool enough to handle… it now lives on my bench within handy reach and gets used way more than I had originally intended!
Accuracy seems OK, but I have now way of checking with any precision, and have no real need for my application.
Dual laser is very handy for determining the measurement spot size, and is still easily visible inside the forge.
Great value for a non contact thermometer with a high temp range.
Ordered and received the unit quickly. Instructions very skimpy on details, but thanks to another reviewers comments, I found out how to use it better. It has already helped me identify numerous areas of air leaks in my log cabin style home. It identified temperature differences that when I took a closer look at the area, found the air leaks and fixed them. Would buy again.
I use this for forging, I’m an amateur. As far as I know it’s accuracy is perfect but I have no way to double check it. Bottom line is I love this thing. It is easy to read and easy to use. I use it for getting an idea of the temperature of my forge or the material in it. It is consistent and when I check it against a thermal imaging camera it’s always within a few degrees and I’ll bet it’s the camera that’s off.
Press mode as needed (if needed) until display reads MAX.
Press T/DN to shift between degC and degF.
Press UP to turn on back light.
Press and hold trigger and press triangle * to turn laser on and off.
When measuring temperature with an IR Thermometer, every material is going to have different reflective properties that must be tuned in to get accurate readings. This is what the Emissivity number is. Look at the chart in the instructions for basic Emissivity numbers for different materials, or look on line.
To adjust the Emissivity number, press the E button with unit on to toggle between edit or no edit. Adjust with UP or DN buttons.
Hope this helps someone. It took me about an hour to figure this out. Instructions are no help.
All in all it seems to be a very nice device once this hurdle is crossed.