Review of the Ink Bird Plus INK-1FT01 Infared Thermometer

Happy Hapgood · 02-18-2021, 03:41 AM

Kenink asked me to review this unit. As always I give an honest review.

These units are good to get you in the ballpark with temps on your grill, smoker or surface temp of your protein. Many other uses such as running it up and down an electrical circuit panel in your home to look for loose connections in wiring that can cause a fire etc. There are medical grade ones set for human skin that you might get checked with upon entering a airport or medical office.

In order to understand how they work you should understand the definition of Emissivity. Here is the quick primer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1DsYE7yHeo

Unwrapping of unit:

Being a retired HVAC guy I've used many of these units. This really is the best one I've seen. When we needed more accurate measurements for hospital ORs, military bases etc we had equipment for that. This one is the 1st one I've seen that can be adjusted throughout the full spectrum of emissivity (0.00-1.00). And anywhere in between.

The control is good with a color display. It also has a red dot laser sight built in. This type of unit projects a cone. The further away you are the bigger the cone and the less accurate the measurement.

It's built well but I must say the instruction page sucks as it is written in Chinglish. They do include an "Emissivity Of Articles" chart which is nice for many settings.

I looked on Amazon and found them in the $24 range. Kenink said he would give Brethren members 30% off.

Good unit for the price and it works well. I do like the fact that the temp range is claimed to be -58*F - 1022*F.

Robert · 02-18-2021, 05:01 AM

Thanks for the write up Mike. Ken, I would like a code please.

Thanks,

Robert

beetjack · 02-18-2021, 11:05 AM

Thanks for the review, Mike

cowgirl · 02-18-2021, 01:23 PM

Thanks for the info Mike!

pjtexas1 · 02-18-2021, 01:38 PM

If I needed one I'd buy it knowing you gave it a good review.

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robertm · 02-18-2021, 01:42 PM

Thanks for the review. Wonder how water resistant it is. Only time it rains at my house is when I leave my infrared thermo outside.

I've got their main competitor the Etekcity model. It's never let me down but is considerably more expensive (comparatively). The inkbird certainly looks cooler with the color screen!

creek bottom · 02-18-2021, 01:46 PM

Thanks for the info Mike. I'd like a code Ken...

KenInk · 02-22-2021, 01:21 AM

Thank you Mike！ Such a honest review！ appreciate your support and help again：）

And so sorry members，we took a long break for Chines spring festival vacation.

Anyone want to try this unit，we currently support 30% discount off for it! Pls leave a comment,I will send you right away！

KenInk · 02-22-2021, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert

Thanks for the write up Mike. Ken, I would like a code please.

Thanks,

Robert

Code sent！

KenInk · 02-22-2021, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robertm

Thanks for the review. Wonder how water resistant it is. Only time it rains at my house is when I leave my infrared thermo outside.

I've got their main competitor the Etekcity model. It's never let me down but is considerably more expensive (comparatively). The inkbird certainly looks cooler with the color screen!

Sorry about it，this unit isn't waterproof

KenInk · 02-22-2021, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by creek bottom

Thanks for the info Mike. I'd like a code Ken...

Code Sent!

PaPaQ · 02-22-2021, 08:32 AM

Thanks for the review. I would like a code also.

Bigbears BBQ · 02-22-2021, 04:00 PM

Ken I’ll take a code please.
Thank you

KenInk · 02-22-2021, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaPaQ

Thanks for the review. I would like a code also.

Code Sent！

KenInk · 02-22-2021, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigbears BBQ

Ken I’ll take a code please.
Thank you

Code sent！

02-18-2021, 03:41 AM	#1
Happy Hapgood somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 03-17-12 Location: Shreveport, Louisiana Name/Nickname : Mike	Review of the Ink Bird Plus INK-1FT01 Infared Thermometer Kenink asked me to review this unit. As always I give an honest review. These units are good to get you in the ballpark with temps on your grill, smoker or surface temp of your protein. Many other uses such as running it up and down an electrical circuit panel in your home to look for loose connections in wiring that can cause a fire etc. There are medical grade ones set for human skin that you might get checked with upon entering a airport or medical office. In order to understand how they work you should understand the definition of Emissivity. Here is the quick primer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1DsYE7yHeo Unwrapping of unit: Being a retired HVAC guy I've used many of these units. This really is the best one I've seen. When we needed more accurate measurements for hospital ORs, military bases etc we had equipment for that. This one is the 1st one I've seen that can be adjusted throughout the full spectrum of emissivity (0.00-1.00). And anywhere in between. The control is good with a color display. It also has a red dot laser sight built in. This type of unit projects a cone. The further away you are the bigger the cone and the less accurate the measurement. It's built well but I must say the instruction page sucks as it is written in Chinglish. They do include an "Emissivity Of Articles" chart which is nice for many settings. I looked on Amazon and found them in the $24 range. Kenink said he would give Brethren members 30% off. Good unit for the price and it works well. I do like the fact that the temp range is claimed to be -58F - 1022F. __________________ Cooking Equipment: Weber WSM, Weber GA, Weber Spirit E-310, Weber 22" OTG Charbroil Oilless Turkey Fryer Wife LuzziAnn 1956 model. Ink Bird IBBQ 4T Wi-Fi Temp Monitor, Superfast LSU Purple Thermapen & ThermaPop, Party Q Ink Bird Sous Vide, HF Flame Thower My Motto these days is "Low Stress, Low Drag". The Artist Formally Known as Toast

02-18-2021, 01:23 PM	#4
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02-18-2021, 01:38 PM	#5
pjtexas1 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 12-28-11 Location: Belton, Tx Name/Nickname : Texas Pete	If I needed one I'd buy it knowing you gave it a good review. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk __________________ Paul (aka Texas Pete) SF 24x36 Midnight Edition / Mak 1-Star /Abe's 48" Insulated Cabinet / 22.5 OTG / 28" BS / Jimmy with CB Roti and pizza kit / Red Box on custom cart / Char-Griller Kettle / Barrel House Cooker / Pit Boss Copperhead / Char-Griller Akorn Jr Sign Up for The 2022 Texas BBQ Brethren Fall Bash Here! ([URL="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12NjP4bH3uLyH6-RJnI4gSfDr0nKQ6_4cxdw_GhmrKq0/edit#gid=1935530835"]Link[/URL])

02-18-2021, 01:42 PM	#6
robertm is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-06-19 Location: DFW Name/Nickname : ROBERT	Thanks for the review. Wonder how water resistant it is. Only time it rains at my house is when I leave my infrared thermo outside. I've got their main competitor the Etekcity model. It's never let me down but is considerably more expensive (comparatively). The inkbird certainly looks cooler with the color screen! __________________ Camp Chef griddle, Anova, BGE, LSG

02-18-2021, 01:46 PM	#7
creek bottom is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 03-14-19 Location: Northwestern PA Name/Nickname : Joe	Thanks for the info Mike. I'd like a code Ken... __________________ Joe A1 Competition Smoker; Meadow Creek 96; Oklahoma Joe's Bronco (gone but not forgotten); Weber 26" & 22" Kettles; Camp Chef XXL Pellet Smoker; Blackstone 22" Portable; Weber 300 Series Gasser; Masterbuilt 30" Electric Cabinet

02-18-2021, 05:01 AM	#2
Robert is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-03-09 Location: Springdale Ar	Thanks for the write up Mike. Ken, I would like a code please. Thanks, Robert

02-18-2021, 11:05 AM	#3
beetjack Wandering around with a bag of matchlight, looking for a match. Join Date: 02-04-21 Location: Seattle, WA Name/Nickname : beetjack	Thanks for the review, Mike

02-22-2021, 01:21 AM	#8
KenInk On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-06-17 Location: ShenZhen,China Name/Nickname : Oksana	Thank you Mike！ Such a honest review！ appreciate your support and help again：） And so sorry members，we took a long break for Chines spring festival vacation. Anyone want to try this unit，we currently support 30% discount off for it! Pls leave a comment,I will send you right away！

02-22-2021, 08:32 AM	#12
PaPaQ is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-07-07 Location: Mt. Gilead, NC Name/Nickname : Clyde	Thanks for the review. I would like a code also.

02-22-2021, 04:00 PM	#13
Bigbears BBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-19-15 Location: Belford NJ	Ken I’ll take a code please. Thank you __________________ Jesse Big Bear Ramirez Super fast purple thermapen GMG JB OG PBC Gen 1Weber performer