checking air temp. for a/c operations

[daniel nantell]

When checking the air temp. on a a/c , would you get a more accurate temp. using the old bulb type themoter, or using these new type laser ones , I would think the old one measuring air temp. would be the most accurate, any feedback from the a/c men.

[John Arnold]

Try this recent thread:

http://www.inspectionnews.net/home_inspection/heating-ventilation-air-conditioning-hvac-home-inspection-commercial-inspection/8904-measuring-temp-differential.html

[Markus Keller]

Use a probe type meter, not the IR. The IR will give you wrong readings. Since it is going to measure the temp of the sheetmetal or whatever instead of the air.