Detect Ghosts Via Temperature Differences
If there's one thing that paranormal investigators know, it's that spiritual entities are capable of changing the temperature in a room. This small change in your environment can be a clear indication that you might not be alone.
But, how do you know whether your feelings are accurate? Enter the temperature gun! This simple device is a staple in all ghost-hunting kits and can add to your growing evidence that a home or building may just be haunted.
How Temperature Guns Work
Temperature guns are used to measure the amount of infrared radiation emitted by a surface or area in a home or building. When the non-contact device is pointed at a surface, it will produce a temperature measurement, calculating the warmth of that surface or a particular object.
These infrared thermometers are used during paranormal investigations because spirits can drain energy to manifest, which impacts the temperature of a room. And, if they are strong enough, a spirit can even make themselves visible to the naked eye.
Most temperature guns can be charged using a USB cable, so you won't need to worry about carrying additional batteries around with you.
Using Temperature Guns In Your Paranormal Investigations
Temperature guns are an excellent addition to your ghost-hunting kit, but they are not enough to produce real evidence on their own.
These infrared thermometers are useful for helping you confirm whether a temperature fluctuation has occurred and which areas you should focus on.
It's important to be aware of your surroundings during your investigations, as natural factors can also impact readings. Air currents, draughts, sunlight and electrical equipment can all impact temperature guns. Even changes in humidity and barometric pressure can make a difference.
Don't forget to take note of your readings as you walk through a space. This will provide you with a better idea of when true spikes have occurred.
Once a true temperature change is detected, you can turn to other devices such as a spirit box or EVP recorder to start capturing additional paranormal evidence.
Devices such as these open up the door to real conversations with entities that may be present in a space. EVP recorders will even allow you to potentially capture a ghost's real voice.
If that is too much for you, you could always turn to a more simple device such as a Flux 2 Paranormal Response Device. This device gives you the opportunity to ask basic yes or no questions.
Remember, if at any time you feel threatened or uncomfortable during your investigation, it's best to stop. Your instincts will tell you when something is off. It also helps to protect yourself prior to a session through prayer or calling on your angels and spirit guides.
Types of Ghost-Hunting Temperature Guns
There are generally two types of non-contact temperature guns you can use for ghost hunting. The first is infrared thermometers. These devices rely on thermal imaging to highlight temperature changes.
Infrared thermometers have screens that visibly show you where temperature changes are occurring. Should a ghost create a cold or hot spot, this gun will show you where they may be standing.
It's even possible to capture full-body apparitions moving through areas when using an infrared thermometer. Adding a motion detector to the mix can further prove that something may be moving around in the room with you.
Another benefit of using an infrared thermometer is that you don't need to disturb the darkness in the room or bring along additional lights. The screen will show you exactly what's happening around you thanks to thermal imaging technology.
The second option is laser thermometers, which use laser technology and an LCD display to showcase any fluctuations. These temperature guns are far more simple and will only have a digital display.
Laser thermometers can also pick up on both cold and hot spots. In fact, some paranormal investigators have even picked up intense hot spots in homes where fires occurred using this device.
Unfortunately, these particular temperature guns require batteries. So, be sure to have a fresh set on hand in case you need them during your investigation.
Temperature Gun Alternatives
There are a few other devices that you can use to measure temperature changes in a space while enjoying additional functionality.
A temperature change sensor is a small device that you can leave in a room while you get on with other things. This device will sound a small alarm if a change is detected, with a blue light indicating a cold spot and a red light indicating a temperature spike.
The Onvoy Ghost Box is a great combination device. Not only does it pick up on energy and temperature, but it can transmit messages from the afterlife too. This device makes it possible for ghosts to send gestures, phrases, numbers, words, and simple yes or no responses. This is basically a simplified version of an ovilus, but it has bonus functionality.
Lastly, there's the TIR Crosshair X Y Axis Movement Detector. This handy little tool uses LED lights to tell you when a temperature change is occurring and where. The scope of the sensor is 3 meters and blue lights indicate a cold spot, while red lights indicate a spike in temperature.
Building Your Ghost-Hunting Kit
If you're just getting started in the world of paranormal investigation, it's best to kit yourself out with some basic equipment first. Temperature guns, RF meters, and a spirit box or Ovilus are enough to help you capture evidence. This will also give you the chance to get acquainted with how these devices work.
As you spend more time investigating haunted locations, you will understand which tools and methods work for you. You will also start to get an idea of the additional tools you might like to use and build your kit further from there.
You can eventually start adding more items to your kit such as cameras and additional REM pods to gather more detailed evidence.
Final Thoughts
Whether you're just getting started as a paranormal investigator or you're looking to enhance the effectiveness of your exploration sessions, a temperature gun can be a great addition to your ghost-hunting kit.
While just using a temperature gun on its own won't produce enough evidence to prove a space is haunted, it does offer some valuable information. Knowing when a temperature spike or dip is occurring and where makes it easier to know where to focus your investigation. This way, you don't need to waste your time in rooms that are not active.
Just remember to steer clear of any major electrical appliances and open doors and windows as this can impact the accuracy of your readings.