Infrared Thermometer

[buckeye024]

Has anyone tried one of those infrared gun-type, point and shoot with the laser, thermometers to measure smoker temps? I'm looking for something to give me accurate smoker temps for my GOSM. I don't trust the one on the door. I see Harbor Freight Tools has one of the infrared guns for $40. I've heard they are very accurate, but was wondering how they would work on a smoker. Maybe shoot the laser into the top vent. Any thoughts?

 

[bbq bubba]

Shoot the laser into the top vent and hit what? A grate, the food, the burner???
Pick up a digital for a third of the price, heck, get 2..

 

[fatback joe]

I have one. Fun little thing to have around, but I didn't find it to be of much use for smoking personally.

 

[richtee]

I point mine at the wimmen walking by... I find it novel but useless too LOL!