What is the rated accuracy of the thermometer?
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I'm not sure what the "rated" accuracy is. We bought and use this thermometer for testing meat that we roast on the large, charcoal grille we maintain on the outside deck. We roast all year round and have found this simple thermometer to be accurate for the purpose. I know that my wife has attempted to use this for stove-top cooking where temperature accuracy is a bit more important and she has found it to be fairly good although she has requested I buy her a better, more precise thermometer for some of the more delicate cooking she does from time to time. So my judgement from our experience is that if the requirement is to test for cooking temperatures of APPROXIMATELY 120, or 140, or 160 degrees, this thermometer presents excellent value. But if your need is to know that the oil in the pot is exactly 305 degrees, there will be much better and much more expensive thermometers from which you will need to chose.
1866871
Mine did not stop working. It does not line up with my other thermometers and I don't have confidence in it's accuracy.
689784
It is very accurate. Just make sure you get one in the correct range you need. I may need another one due to this fact. The levels I check are at the very top of the range of the refractometer i bought.
1047065
I just tested it on a stream of water from my tap, turned to hot only. It regestered the temperature increase as the water coming out of the tap got hotter. Can't vouch for just how accurate it was (no baking thermometer handy), but it seemed pretty accurate. You have to be close to the water; maybe 3 or 4 inches away from the surface. Hope this helped.
339565
I've found it very accurate. As you dial in the temperature it displays and once set, the current temperature is displayed, a "heating" light comes on until it reaches the selected temp. It heats very quickly and holds within a few degrees during all operations that I've done. I've used it as high as 400 degrees with no issues.
610972
There is a 2" wire on the top left side that measures the ambient temperature and I would suggest you bend it upward for the most accurate reading. However, the wire will lean (or be pressed against any wall board or other covering and could possibly account for temperature errors. I found the upward position to be more precise when calibrated with another thermometer in my wine room. Placement of this device will also affect cooling and heating cycles within a room. I want my wine barrels between 60-65 degrees so the the thermo is placed on the side of the room with 3 wine barrels. My bottled wine is less of a concern in this matter and therefore sits about 10 feet away from the thermo. There is a 2" wire on the top left side that measures the ambient temperature and I would suggest you bend it upward for the most accurate reading. However, the wire will lean (or be pressed against any wall board or other covering and could possibly account for temperature errors. I found the upward position to be more precise when calibrated with another thermometer in my wine room. Placement of this device will also affect cooling and heating cycles within a room. I want my wine barrels between 60-65 degrees so the the thermo is placed on the side of the room with 3 wine barrels. My... » Read More There is a 2" wire on the top left side that measures the ambient temperature and I would suggest you bend it upward for the most accurate reading. However, the wire will lean (or be pressed against any wall board or other covering and could possibly account for temperature errors. I found the upward position to be more precise when calibrated with another thermometer in my wine room. Placement of this device will also affect cooling and heating cycles within a room. I want my wine barrels between 60-65 degrees so the the thermo is placed on the side of the room with 3 wine barrels. My bottled wine is less of a concern in this matter and therefore sits about 10 feet away from the thermo. « Show Less
756255
I have never tried calibrating it with a thermometer close by but it seems to work well cycling my electric heaters on the ceiling. I have two of them and they they both work fine. Would buy them again.
826471
I have never checked it but my gut says it is fairly accurate. I have found that when the battery gets low it starts giving bad results.... It has an auto shut off but go ahead and turn if off your self to save the battery.
302941
I sent mine back shortly after receiving it because it was very inaccurate. However, with my other Infrared Temp guns I have measured cooking oil temperature.
647685
Yes, quite accurate. Do be careful of certain reflective surfaces. But most surfaces are quite accurate. I tested it by pointing it at the wall beside my digital wall thermometer, and it matched to the degree!
433977
According to the specs on Amazon, the resolution is 0.05 degrees. I have the unit and the resolution is actually 0.1 degrees because there is only one decimal place on the display. The Amazon specs say the accuracy is +/- 0.2 degrees. I have no way to check this. I have checked the repeatability by putting the unit on an off a fixed surface. I've done this 5 times in a row with no change in the reading.
2188512
Checked it before trying answer. Not sure how accurate, all I have is a cheap digital thermometer I use for steaks on the grill. I ran some water thru then removed the carafe and inserted the thermometer, it read 170 degrees. There must be a more accurate test but thats the best I can do.
482640
No, There is no way to calabrate it. Inorder to do so you would need a series of know control set temperetures and away to adjust the thermometer. I am sure this is done at the factory. hope this answered your question.
1163072
It is not accurate. The local appliance store came to check on the temperature of my refrigerator and the Taylor thermometer was off by five degrees! Do not buy it. It does not use batteries.
212106
I recommend that you do what I did. When I first tried to use mine I found it to be off by at least 25 deg. Throw it away it's not worth messing with, then I went to a local restaurant supply and bought an analog thermometer that always works for the same amount. Your experience prove to me that my decision was the right one. Problem solved. David B.
1662653
Depends on why you're asking. These Deltatrak thermometers are often used in science room classes so they're already fairly reputable, this one was re-certified for kitchen use and is water and grease resistant. But if you want to get technical - From their website, accuracy is: 1.0F (-4F to 113F) 0.5C (-20C to 45C); otherwise 1.8F (1.0C) ***That's plenty accurate for kitchen use.
38897
First, you must get a digital thermometer. DO NOT trust the thermometer on this unit. Only digital thermometers are 100% accurate. You can get a cheap one here on http://amazon.com. The correct temperature should be 99.5 give or take ONE degree. Good Luck!