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re pyrometers

updated fri 31 jan 03

 

dalecochoy on thu 30 jan 03


From: "Carole Fox"
Subject: Pyrometers
Baileys has them for $163!! That is a lot cheaper than other places
> that I checked.
>
> Carole
Carole,
Interesting,
I just check Axners pgs on the Fluke #51 and #52:
and Bailey.

Baileys prices are $163 and $332 INCLUDING the 12" thermocouples ( which
they sell for $20 ea.)

Axners prices are $217 and $265 WITHOUT any thermocouples ( which they sell
!2" ones for $23.95)

It doesn't add up!!!!
It looks like if you want a dual probe for a gas kiln then you are better
off to buy TWO single probe #51's including probes from Baileys than buy a
double probe #52 From either of them!.
Crips! For $6 or$13 you get an extra #51 Fluke! How could that possibly be
correct pricing?
Plus,
They SAY that you can't use the double probe with electric (?) so...if
switching between electric and gas you are better off to go with two #51's
anyhow.

Maybe someone in the retail end of this product could explain these prices
better?
Regards,
Dale