101+ Reasons to Buy an IRT
1. Locate overheated bearings
2. Identify loose electrical connections
3. Identify failing fluorescent ballasts
4. Check heat loss through insulation
5. Spot leaking thermal seals
6. Check windows for energy leaks
7. Candy and chocolate making
8. Grilling/BBQ temperature
9. Firewalking (see grilling)
10. Diagnose Turbochargers
11. Beer making
12. Woodstove and flue temperatures
13. Spot overheated circuit breakers
14. Maintain ideal wine storage
15. Check brake linings and pads
16. Monitor drive belt temperatures
17. Wine making
18. Detect misfiring cylinders
19. Spot hot fuses before they blow
20. Check radiator for blocked passages
21. Check transmission and differentials
22. Wheel bearings need lube?
23. Troubleshoot generators & alternators
24. Identify hot vs. cold pipes
25. Check thermostats
26. Diagnose catalytic converters
27. Check pool, spa temperatures
28. Beekeeping
29. Grain silo safety monitoring
30. Hydroponics gardening
31. Keep aquariums healthy
32. Greenhouse becoming a hothouse?
33. Find broken window defrost elements
34. Fish hatcheries
35. Roofing tar
36. Check HVAC systems for efficiency
37. Temperature balancing
38. Heat/cooling ducts free flowing?
39. Wood working
40. Check heat exchangers
41. Monitor refrigeration systems
42. Identify air and vacuum leaks
43. Cheese making
44. Spot areas of moisture incursion
45. Calibrate your oven before cooking
46. Concrete curing
47. Check ice rink temperatures
48. Determine fluid levels in closed tanks
49. Equestrian care
50. Farm machinery maintenance
51. Monitor soil temperatures
52. Hatcheries
53. Verify temperature gauges
54. Spray painting
55. Aquaculture
56. Wood-fired pizza oven perfecto?
57. Laying asphalt
58. Playground apparatus scalding hot?
59. Fireworks safety
60. Measure tire temperatures
61. Check race track temperature
62. Thermoforming
63. Injection molding
64. Fiberglassing
65. Aircraft test and maintenance
66. Screen printing dryers
67. Printing-- maintain ink temperatures
68. Dehydrating
69. Stage and screen lighting safety
70. Check the deep fryer temperature
71. Extruding
72. Check auto air conditioning vents
73. Plastics lamination
74. Hot air ballooning
75. Safety check chemical stores
76. Coffee--brew the perfect latte
77. Shrink wrapping
78. Vulcanizing
79. Painting and varnishing
80. Battery temperature
81. Curing adhesives
82. Monitoring museum exhibits
83. Fire safety
84. Glass blowing
85. Baking and bread making
86. Tires under inflated?
87. Compressor motor overworked?
88. Pre-check pancake griddle
89. Sport overheated motors
90. Small engine diagnostics
91. Optimize room comfort
92. Find hot spots in lawns/golf courses
93. Check refrigerator temperatures
94. Spot water heater insulation leaks
95. Kiln temperature
96. Check marine engine cooling
97. Terrariums
98. Check Tire Temp after burnouts
99. Check oven for accuracy
100. Wine Consumption – White too cold? Red too warm/cold
101. Check your own body temperature…are you SICK?