23578 Ridgid Microray Thermometer,  Great energy audit and troubleshooting tool for a variety of applications: 
� Plant and building maintenance.
� HVAC and refrigeration.
� Electrical.
� Plumbing.
� Automotive.
 Simple, �1-Click� temperature measurement capability with Ultra-Sharp Class II laser sighting.
 The MicroRay IR-100 offers several RIDGID advantages:
  � 15 to 1 distance to spot ratio.
� �Smart� temperature readings: accurately measure temperature of different surfaces (e.g. copper, aluminum, iron, plastic, etc.) regardless of their emissivity properties - no need to apply tape or paint to object to ensure proper measurement.
� �Smart� settings: High and low alarms; maximum, minimum and differential temperature readings.

Other key specifications:
 Temperature Range: -30� to +500� C, -22� to 932� F.
 Large Backlight LCD display.
 Tripod mounting capability.
 Operates on 9V battery (included).

Plant / Facility Maintenance

• Audit temperature of generators and their bearings.
• Check moving parts in motors and gears for hot spots.
• Check temperatures of products moving through production or processing lines.
• Identify malfunctions in air, filtration and other critical systems.

HVAC/R & Plumbing

• Check vents� heat dissipation efficiency to help locate flow losses.
• Scan walls for unbalanced room temperatures.
• Test furnace performance by checking flue temperature.
• Inspect grocery refrigeration units� control settings.

Electrical

• Check fuse, circuit breaker, or ballast overheating.
• Identify loose connections in a bus by checking for hot spots.
• Check transformers for hotspots that could indicate winding flaws.

Automotive

• Check radiators, thermostatsand coolant sensors for malfunctions.
• Verify proper climate control by checking vents� output temperatures.
• Inspect brake, exhaust and engine systems for excessive wear or malfunctions