Do electricians use these?
2013881
Yes, some do. It is great for checking motor bearing, inverter, wet cell battery, and transformer temperatures. It is also possible to measure the temperature of high voltage connecters without having to get close to them. On a 480VAC circuit, for example, wires connected to fuse posts may appear outwardly to be properly connected but if there is hidden corrosion or a mechanically loose connection the additional resistance created will cause the connection to be hotter than other connections that are not impeded in any way. The presence of unexpected heat indicates a fault or problem that needs to be investigated/corrected. Yes, some do. It is great for checking motor bearing, inverter, wet cell battery, and transformer temperatures. It is also possible to measure the temperature of high voltage connecters without having to get close to them. On a 480VAC circuit, for example, wires connected to fuse posts may appear outwardly to be properly connected but if there is hidden corrosion or a mechanically loose connection the additional resistance created will cause the connection to be hotter than other connections that are not impeded in any way. The presence of unexpected heat indicates a fault or problem that... » Read More Yes, some do. It is great for checking motor bearing, inverter, wet cell battery, and transformer temperatures. It is also possible to measure the temperature of high voltage connecters without having to get close to them. On a 480VAC circuit, for example, wires connected to fuse posts may appear outwardly to be properly connected but if there is hidden corrosion or a mechanically loose connection the additional resistance created will cause the connection to be hotter than other connections that are not impeded in any way. The presence of unexpected heat indicates a fault or problem that needs to be investigated/corrected. « Show Less
2013882
Highly doubtful, used by Heating and cooling people more so to check air tempatures. Electrician rarely has to check the tempature of anything. Hope this helps.
2013883
They would use it to see if some type of electrical equipment were overheating and causing a malfunction.
2013884
I think the best answer would come from an electrician. I am one. There are many uses for this including locating hot spots in a breaker panel, checking for bad or loose connections that cause heat, a motor running past its designed running temperature, and on and on. In short, it is a very useful tool to have.
2013885
I use this sensor for general trouble shooting of any temperature related problem. I can not address electrician's use but my AC people use similiar instruments.I can say one thing - since the day I got it, it has never failed to function as advertised and is really handy ot use.
2013886
I can't speak for electricians. They may use them for checking temps on wires, breakers or motors if troubleshooting a problem. I am an Hvac tech and use this tool quite a bit for testing outlet air temps and pipe temps. Works very well, rugged and accurate.
2013887
Yes they can check the temperature of a motor to see if it is running hot or other thing.
2013888
I sense that you intend this as a possible gift. If so, then may I suggest that the more appropriate question might be, "Would an electrician appreciate this as a gift?" The answer is yes. Any man, and almost any woman, would appreciate this item immensely.
730965
I am not an electrician so I don't exactly know what the "proper" use is ----- but I do have one plugged into the outlet on the wall and one plugged into an extension type cord/powerstrip because the size of the unit prevented me from using both plugs on the wall outlet. Hope that helps!
762692
Never thought to try. They have controls on the wire and I have not had an issue with them.
1524641
These would be useful if you're making a gadget which you will end up plugging something else into (as though it were a wall socket). For example, you could make a gadget that turned on and off a normal plug-in lamp when the gadget detects there is a duck in your house. Internally within the gadget you'll need to use something like a quick-disconnect terminal to crimp onto the wires and then slide onto the blades sticking out the back of these. With all that said, these are meant for 110v systems, please be careful both from an electricuting yourself and starting fires standpoint. It would be wise, if you're an electrical dummy to have someone check your work, and also use a GFI (Ground Fault Isolator?) to put in line between your newly created gadget and the actual wall outlet until you're very sure everything is setup correctly.
1162566
I'm an electrical contractor and we do use these as "effects indirect type lighting" in kitchens and baths....I don't think it comes with a 12V transformerbut it's very reasonably priced and a 12V transformer is very inexpensive. We use them quite often and have had no call backs to date.
1979719
I don't know. They are used in children's toys and lights of various uses;e.g. Flashlights and Driveway lights.I have no complaint whatsoever. In fact they work so well, I rarely think about them.
652524
You would use the ones that are designed to be outdoors and the connections should be soldered instead of the plugs otherwise you are just asking for trouble. If you do not know how to do this hire an electrician that has worked with these.
1774321
Mine are used in a fixture that uses a photo sensor to turn it on automatically after dark. For such an application, the answer is "Yes".
2262073
No, I think most of these are probably used in ceiling fixtures, so a plug in cord is not required. But you could easily adapt one.
1593870
I can't answer this, but they are cheap enough that it costs little to experiment. I suggest you ask an electrician.
549185
I think an electrician could have thenesy answer to your question. Or you could call the company that makes these. I am very happy wit mine
1218195
Not sure honestly. My guess would be no. Probably best to show an electrician the specs.
1169636
No, I am using them in an exposed wall mounted fixture. However they are located in a spot that cannot be touched easily.
335117
Yes they do I do not own one. I know people that do and they say they work fine
2000294
Possibly. I use them daily as an auto technician, but for removing heater hoses and electrical connectors.
973164
Yes they do I have mine wired into an outlet that works off a switch , 110 v
1432226
Sorry, had an electrician install them. Will say they work great; thus far, very pleased with how they are performing.