RTFM. Some infared thermometers don't read well off shiny surfaces.
Mine suggested a hit of masking tape,a nd then read the masking tape.

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"JimL" wrote in message
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On 28 Jul 2006 05:34:07 -0400, wrote:

HeyBub wrote:
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Aim the thermometer at a piece of paper...

Nick

Why paper?
Do you get false readings otherwise?

What should I beware of?