A Temperature Guide to Safe Cold Water Swimming 

A Temperature Guide to Safe Cold Water Swimming 

Cold water swimming can be a great activity for physical and mental health. But it’s also one that should be carried out with care. Water carries heat away from the body much more quickly than air, and a sudden drop in body temperature causes a 

How to Prevent Damp in Winter

How to Prevent Damp in Winter

Damp and mould is an issue for many households over winter. The most common cause is condensation damp, which is triggered by an increase in moisture and a decrease in ventilation.  In this blog, we’ll explain exactly why damp happens, why prevention is key, and 

A Complete Guide to Hot Composting

A Complete Guide to Hot Composting

Hot composting is a great method of breaking down waste to produce nutrient-rich compost. The heat makes it a quicker process than traditional methods of composting, although it can take slightly more effort. In this guide we’ll look at the pros and cons of hot 

An Introduction to Digitalising Legionella Risk Management with LegionellaDossier

An Introduction to Digitalising Legionella Risk Management with LegionellaDossier

Managing the risk of Legionella is a necessary but often time-consuming element of building management, particularly for large companies like universities and hospitals. However, new digital systems are changing the landscape of risk assessments. With Bluetooth temperature probes and Legionella software, users can now collect, 

How to Calibrate a Thermometer — 6 Easy Ways

How to Calibrate a Thermometer — 6 Easy Ways

Accurate temperature measurements are crucial for ensuring optimal performance, reliable data, and, most importantly, the well-being and safety of individuals. However, over time, thermometers can experience deviations in accuracy due to various factors, including regular usage, environmental conditions, or even mechanical wear. This guide will 

EHO Visits — Temperature Tips From a Food Safety Advisor

EHO Visits — Temperature Tips From a Food Safety Advisor

EHO visits can seem scary, stressful and intimidating for businesses. But there’s no need for them to be. Environmental health officers only want to ensure you comply with food hygiene laws to keep your customers safe and your business HACCP compliant. All elements of an 

Beginner’s Guide to HACCP Temperature Requirements

Beginner’s Guide to HACCP Temperature Requirements

HACCP is a system that helps businesses manage food safety. It involves identifying, monitoring and controlling food risks to prevent hazards from occurring. Every business is different, so they must use HACCP principles to develop a food safety management system that applies to their own 

How to Use a Food Thermometer Accurately

How to Use a Food Thermometer Accurately

At ETI we manufacture a range of different food thermometers, many of which use penetration probes to measure the internal temperatures of liquid and solid foods. There are several different types of food thermometer probes that we make: thermocouple, thermistor and PT100. Each type varies 

A temperature guide to the cook-chill process

A temperature guide to the cook-chill process

A key step in food preparation for many businesses, we investigated the importance of the cook-chill process on food safety, quality and business efficiency.   What is the cook-chill process? The cook-chill process is a method of pre-preparing large quantities of cooked food. The food 

HACCP Checks: Save Over £600 a Year with This Easy Step

HACCP Checks: Save Over £600 a Year with This Easy Step

Data loggers automate the temperature-taking process. They allow temperatures to be taken at programmed intervals, and will digitally back up the results. Eliminating the need for an employee to physically take and write down the temperature means time can be freed and money can be