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 

Is Your Infrared Thermometer Accurate? How to Check

Is Your Infrared Thermometer Accurate? How to Check

Infrared thermometers need regular accuracy/calibration checks, just like any other thermometer. It’s natural for infrared thermometer readings to drift over time, and regular checks will keep your readings accurate. To learn more about maintaining an accurate infrared thermometer, read our guides for proper use and 

How to Clean & Store an Infrared Thermometer

How to Clean & Store an Infrared Thermometer

There are three steps to ensuring accurate infrared temperature readings: proper use, careful cleaning/ storing, and correct calibration checks. Cleaning and storing is important because infrared thermometers measure the solid item they come into contact with. Therefore, if any debris gathers on your lens, your 

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