What are folks using to measure temp and lumens?

[Vermonter73]

What are folks using to measure temp and lumens? What's available on a budget?

 

[EngrPaul]

Temperature

 

[LEDcandle]

I use an infra-red laser thermometer for temps... and for lumens, since I don't have $20k for an Integrating Sphere, I use a DIY milkbox, which is something like Quickbeam's :-
http://www.flashlightreviews.com/features/lightbox_output.htm

I use a couple of lights whose model have been tested in a real Integrating Sphere (Like the Fenix L1P) and use that as a benchmark.

Of course, this is probably not accurate and as light output goes up, it seems that readings are more inaccurate (like blasting a Mag150w in the lightbox), but for lower end lights, it seems to be acceptable.

Ultimately, its for fun and its useful for comparative purposes among your own lights!

 

[9volt]

Temperature, on a budget:

http://www.tempgun.com/main.html

I have a PE-1. Only things that would make it better would be a backlight and a laser pointer. For the price I can't complain, I think I found it for under $20 on ebay.

 

[Vermonter73]

Where's a good place to get a light meter?

I'm also looking for good places to buy soldering equipment. I only have a big old basic iron right now, which won't be good for the connections on emitters and drivers.

 

[SilverFox]

Hello Vermonter,

Here is what you need for accurate lumen, lux, and CRI measurements.

Tom

Edit: You may also find this thread interesting.