The Ultimate Digital Thermometer Guide — Types, Features & Probes

The Ultimate Digital Thermometer Guide — Types, Features & Probes

Finding the best digital thermometer for your application can be overwhelming, especially when there are so many different types, features and probes to choose from. But taking the time to get it right will ensure your temperature checks are as accurate and pain-free as possible. 

What is Thermometer Accuracy?

What is Thermometer Accuracy?

Any thermometer is only as good as how accurate it is, so choosing a thermometer with a good level of accuracy and ensuring it is regularly calibrated is essential for taking reliable readings. The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) provides a way for calibrated thermometers 

IR Best Practice Guide

IR Best Practice Guide

Infrared thermometers are ideal for taking surface temperature measurements from a distance. They provide relatively accurate temperatures without ever having to touch the object you’re measuring. This is useful when a surface is out of reach, and a surface probe will not do the job. 

Validating the Readings on an Infrared Thermometer Using an Ice Bath

Validating the Readings on an Infrared Thermometer Using an Ice Bath

In the last blog post within our infrared thermometer series, we looked at how to correctly validate the accuracy of your instrument using a Thermometer Comparator. The comparator method allows devices to be validated at ambient room temperature, however we would not recommend conducting it 

How to Validate the Readings on Your Infrared Thermometer

How to Validate the Readings on Your Infrared Thermometer

The third instalment in our infrared thermometer series is about how to correctly validate the accuracy of an IR device in the field. Our first post looked at emissivity and how to get an accurate reading, while the second focused on how to clean and 

Infrared Thermometers: Cleaning & Storing

Infrared Thermometers: Cleaning & Storing

Today we have the next installment in our three part Infrared Thermometer series. We discussed the uses and limitations of using infrared thermometers; now let’s talk about correctly storing and cleaning your infrared thermometer. How to clean your infrared thermometer Use a damp soft cloth 

Infrared Thermometers: Accurate Readings & Limitations

Infrared Thermometers: Accurate Readings & Limitations

Infrared thermometers are fantastic tools for quickly measuring surface temperatures. However they have their limitations, and knowing how to properly use an infrared thermometer is vital.  Today we will be discussing emissivity and how this key factor will affect all infrared readings. Keep your eyes