Perfect Temp: An Introduction Into The World Of Infrared Thermometers

BY MICHAEL V. PALMIERI ESQ THE TERP ATTORNEY

Greetings fellow Happy Munkey people. This month I shall review three of the most prominent infrared thermometers to aid you in your quest for the perfect dab.

You may be asking yourself why do I need an infrared thermometer for dabbing? Without a thermometer it is difficult to know when to apply your desired concentrate onto the hot banger for a fulfilling terp experience. Some bangers are thermochromic and have a yellow like substance inside the banger. When the banger is heated and reaches the right temperature this substance changes color from yellow to orange. Whitney Harmon created the first thermochromic banger and for$250 you can purchase one online. These thermochromic bangers are your only option if you are thermometer aversed. The first dabbing thermometer I used was a Temptech. Temptech is perhaps the most popular thermometer for dabbing enthusiasts: 3D printed ,a micro USB port for charging, simply place your hot banger over the sensor and it measures the temperature. My only critique of the temptech is that the further away the banger is from the sensor the less accurate it will be. This thermometer is only $65 and available at https://temptech.org/collections/all.

Another one of my favorite thermometers is the Terpometer. At just about the size of a magic marker,you can place the sensor where you want to place the dab and with no need to worry about inaccurate readings due to distance. Another great feature of the terpometer is the auto shut off for inactivity. For bucket style bangers the

"Without a thermometer it is difficult to know when to apply your desired concentrate onto the hot banger for a fulfilling terp experience. "

Terpometer is a great choice. However, if you like terp slurp style dabs it can be difficult to obtain accurate temperature readings. The terpometer is available at https://www.theterpometer.com/shop and costs $120.

The final type of thermometer is the flexible neck style. Dabrite created the first type of flexible thermometer. I’m a big fan of the Dabrite because its flexible neck can adjust to any style of banger. This bendable design means that, inaccuracies between the sensor and the banger are kept to a minimum. Dabrite recommends that the sensor be at a at least one inch away from the banger. The Dabrite also has an automatic shut off after five minutes of inactivity, just like the Terpometer. Temptech has also created their own new flexible neck style thermometer but I still prefer the Dabrite. The Dabrite has interchangeable silicone covers along with special edition versions from 710Labs and J.P. Toro glass. My only issue with the Dabrite is its retail price of $249. For comparison, the Temptech flexible neck is $212. Dabrite is available on their website.

Overall, your choice of thermometer is ultimately determined by your budget. If you are looking for something cheap, the traditional Temptech is the way to go. However, if you want the best thermometer available your best bet is the flexible neck style Dabrite.