Can you use to measure water that is sub boiling 180 degrees F?
1989915
I've really enjoyed this measurer. It's made of nice thick plastic and has held-up really well. To answer your question, I boiled a cup of water and poured it in the container and the experiment was seamless. It held the water until room temp and nothing out of the ordinary occurred.
1989916
Yes. I use it with my Keurig and it consistently holds hot coffee heated to 192 degrees.
1989917
This thing is made out of polycarbonate, a particularly tough kind of plastic. Boiling water is no problem. Although it has no insulation value so you will have to wear oven mitts or use a pot holder so you don't burn yourself. I particularly like the design of this. Very practical.
1989918
Don't know because I've never tried hot liquids in it. You might check with the company that makes them.
1989919
Yes, I have used it in the microwave and measured hot broth and have had no problems. It is the measuring cup I use the most in my kitchen. This is my second one, I had one before for years.
842224
No, because it's range is from -40 to +302 degrees. I have checked it in ice water and boiling water and it is very accurate.
1677692
I'd say that this is more along the lines of a 'generally specific' more so than a 'literally specific' measurement. I'm sure you can find the right reading given enough time. This uses displacement to gauge the proof of a liquid so you'll have to be sure to let the hydrometer be free from the edges of its container and the water must be completely still. So yes, it will differentiate but you'll have to have a really good eye for it!
1033374
Yes. Only problem is that you must use it in the exact angle or it won't read the correct temperature.
695836
Yes, according to packet. Immerse tip in boiling water and adjust reading to 212 degrees F.
322781
That should be fine with this unit. The amount of water makes no difference to the meter, and 180 F is not too hot. I don't see a temperature rating on the unit, but I put 160 F water through it regularly without any problems. I don't see the extra 20 F making a huge difference.
355648
NO!! You should keep the water under 100 degrees Celsius because you are not supposed to put boiling water into it.
1914788
I ran a pot of water thru without coffee to test temp and measured with a candy thermometer @ 170 degrees just out of the machine if that helps.
46150
I can test boiling water with mine, but it only uses Fahrenheit mode. It doesn't seem to switch. Don't know. They seem to be very good units, but they don't last very long. You cannot get the unit wet (other than the stem). It will kill it
436030
Some of these units come with a clip to allow you to attach it to the side of a pot. So long as the probe is not touching the bottom or side of the pot you should get a reliable reading. Just be sure you have stirred the pot so the temp of the liquid is uniform.
2267321
Hi Brent, I've just opened one of them up, and the answer is no. There is no off set or gain potentiometer that would allow a calibration. I have been using temperature devices for years, and I have to have them calibrated annually. I have never had a 0.5C thermocouple be out out of spec--only an RTD one that goes to hundredths of a degree. They typically do not go bad or drift (unless damaged). Regards, Daryl
2060014
I was able to use them in boiling water (212+ degrees F) to monitor boiling beer and they survived well. They were submersed past the metal shell and including some of the plastic. It seemed to work pretty well in those extreme conditions. Not too sure about maximum depth
468149
I measured it at just below boiling (97C so 207F) on one point, the rest is a little lower temperature. Total it uses 17W and converts all of to heat (not all going through your mug), so that gives you an idea of what can be done.
1126889
I am not aware of any user available calibration pots, but I must admit that mine worked fine right out of the box. You may try dipping the sensor part of the probe in a glass of water filled with ice cubes. You should get a reading of 32 degrees, if you do, you probably have a placement problem but if you get a reading of around 37 in the ice water (after about 2 or 3 minutes) you may have a defective probe or mirror.
409607
I have not used this probe in boiling water. This would be a question for the manufacturer, www.taylorusa.com/kitchen/thermometersConsumer Help & Support 1-866-843-3905. Good Luck!
2097124
I bought this specifically for use with hot water around 180 degrees. Hot water may damage regular garden hoses (or maybe not) but I wanted to play it safe.
48878
Same here, ice water, spot on at 32 degrees. Boiling water 212. I think this is a very accurate thermometer. 160 is a great temp for a medium steak, which is how my wife likes them. I have used this thermometer for that purpose and it worked perfectly.