Category: Thermometer Guide

  A thermometer is a device which provides us with proper temperature. There are many types of thermometers, in which one of the names is an instant-read thermometer. Its name suggests that it provides a temperature reading very quickly. But there are many kinds of instant-read thermometer which create difficulty for buyers to chose one...

  1. Introduction: An illness is a part of life because everyone will become sick, at some point. For this purpose, every household must have a thermometer to check the temperature of the sick person initially before moving to a hospital. In the past time when world was not so advanced, the only way of...

During olden days to check temperature, strip thermometer or perhaps an old-fashioned glass thermometer is used. Using glass thermometers is seriously risk because if they are broken it can be highly poisonous. The strip thermometer only shows the temperature of the skin, not the internal core temperature. Today, the technology is improving day by day....

  1. INTRODUCTION If you are professional in baking, you should be aware of the importance of the accurate oven temperature. Baking is all about temperature regulation. Accuracy and exactness are basic for each recipe. Therefore, a good oven thermometer is necessary for baking. If you are not even good in baking and facing cooking...

Easy to read (Dial size) If it is hard to read from behind the glass window in the oven door, you will be dissapointed. Also for some of oven thermometers after using it a few times the glass face can be clouded. Durable high-quality glass lens is must. Accuracy Bimetal (or dial) oven thermometers are durable, inexpensive...

Avoid eating, drinking, smoking, or exercising for at least 30 minutes before taking a measurement. You should also try to measure your blood pressure at the same time each day.  Measurement should be taken in a quiet place and you should be in a relaxed, seated position. Always measure your blood pressure on the same wrist. How...

When to Use an Infrared Thermometer Infrared thermometers allow users to measure temperature in applications where conventional sensors cannot be employed. Specifically, in cases dealing with moving objects ( i.e., rollers, moving machinery, or a conveyor belt), or where non-contact measurements are required because of contamination or hazardous reasons (such as high voltage), where distances are...

There are two ways to check the accuracy of a food thermometer. One method uses ice water, the other uses boiling water. Many food thermometers have a calibration nut under the dial that can be adjusted. Check the package for instructions. Ice WaterTo use the ice water method, fill a large glass with finely crushed...

For people with COPD, Asthma, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) and other conditions, pulse oximetry is a technology used to measure the oxygen level in your blood and your heart rate. A finger pulse oximeter is equipped with technology to rapidly detect changes in your blood oxygen level. It can help give you the knowledge you...

Basically, blood pressure is a measure of the force against the walls of your arteries. Arterial blood pressure is constantly changing during the course of the heart’s cycle. The highest pressure is called the Systolic Blood Pressure; the lowest the Diastolic Blood Pressure. Both pressure readings, are necessary to enable a doctor to evaluate the...

You can’t tell if a food is safely cooked by sight, smell or even taste. A food thermometer is the only way to ensure food is cooked to the proper temperature and harmful bacteria are eliminated. Food thermometer placement is extremely important in order to guarantee your food is cooked to a safe minimum internal temperature. The...

Using the Food Thermometer Most available food thermometers will give an accurate reading within 2 to 4 °F. The reading will only be correct, however, if the thermometer is placed in the proper location in the food. If not inserted correctly, or if the food thermometer is placed in the wrong area, the reading will...

Dial Oven-Safe (Bimetal) Reads in 1-2 minutes Place 2-2½” deep in thickest part of food Can be used in roasts, casseroles, and soups Not appropriate for thin foods Can remain in food while it’s cooking Heat conduction of metal stem can cause false high reading Some models can be calibrated; check manufacturer’s instructions   Digital...

Thermometers are the best way to ensure proper temperature, Instant read thermometers so named because it gives a temperature reading very quickly. An instant-read thermometer consists of a stainless steel temperature probe and either a dial or a digital readout. Before buying a thermometer, it’s better to know some important points; First one : You...

Some infrared thermometers come with lasers to help gauge the size, or location, of the area being measured. And because the location of the lasers, relative to the area being measured, can vary by unit, it might take a little extra training before they can be used effectively. For the most part, infrared thermometers (with...

You should normally be getting reproducible results, or results within a few tenths of a degree of each other. However, a few things to know: Multiple temperatures taken over the same area in rapid succession will ultimately cool the area causing differences. If sweating, the temperature on the neck behind the ear lobe becomes the...

As you may know, temperature can be taken by using the mouth, rectal, armpit, ear or forehead type thermometers . But the temperature readings vary depending on which one you use, and you need an accurate body temperature to determine if a fever is present. There is no exact formula between temperature measurements but generally, the correlation of...

 At a Glance Overview : User Rating : Category : Rectal Model :  TH035   Size : 0.8 x 3.6 x 7.6″ Weight 0.8 ounces Batteries :   Read More on Amazon    The Safety 1st gentle read rectal thermometer features a secure grip and takes a fast, accurate reading in just 8 seconds. Features :...

Ear measurements are gentle, easy and fast, and preferred by many parents. However, the temperature often varies between readings, leading to the misconception that ear thermometers are inaccurate. To minimize this effect, it’s very important to use the correct ear thermometer. if you don’t insert the thermometer exactly right, it can be hard to get...

Choosing right thermometer for your babies: The best place to use the thermometer depends on the age of your child. A digital rectal thermometer or a temporal artery are the most accurate. Temperatures measured by mouth, by electronic pacifier, or by ear are also accurate if done properly. Temperatures measured in the armpit are the...

You can get fast and accurate readings with digital thermometers.  You can use a digital thermometer in three ways: Oral (in the mouth) Rectal (in the bottom) Axillary (under the arm) Be sure to label your thermometer either “oral” or “rectal” to know the difference. Taking your temperature orally with a digital thermometer Wash your...

Place the tip of the thermometer in an armpit. Make sure the armpit is dry. It must be touching skin only, not clothing. Close the armpit by holding the elbow against the chest. Keep the thermometer in your armpit until the digital thermometer beeps. Remove the thermometer after you hear the signal and read the temperature on...

Temperatures are taken generally in the ear/mouth/ bottom, under the arm on the forehead. Each method is considered accurate when done correctly. Temperature readings can differ slightly depending on the method and each method has pros and cons. Rectal: This method may be uncomfortable, bearing risk of causing local injury or cross-contamination. Oral: Measuring temperature...

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