What is the degree of accuracy on this thermometer? (+/- "x" degrees)
228362
I used his for work. I used in a kitchen. Its great the degree is accurate. We compare to the actual thermometer we used at work. If anything its better then and old thermometer. And its waterproof. Which is good in our commercial kitchen.
1860652
The one that I have is almost exact. I checked it with another thermometer and the difference was 1 degree. I have had 2 of these and been pleased.
300677
Yeah, it seems to not be all that accurate. I use a Bluetooth ambient gauge and monitor temp that way. You could probably swap out the thermometer with another but I've found this solution fits my needs better.
1722896
I have not checked its accuracy against other thermometers. I do know the unit functions well and i have had no issues with it. I use it to switch on and off an incondesant light bulb that heats a small space where a control unit for a lumber kiln is. The manufacturer recommends that it not be exposed to temperatures less than 40 degrees. So right now, it is not doing anything but reading a fairly high temp and keeping the circuit open.
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!
723412
Specification for instrument: + or - (0.1% + 1.0°F ). Instrument supplied with type K thermocouple; type K is + or - 2.0 °F. Additional variance when measuring below -148° F. To increase accuracy against a standard, the instrument has a thermocouple offset adjustment.
436029
I use this for making candy, roasting meats in the oven, checking the internal temp of fried foods. Mine is perfectly accurate, way better than a traditional candy thermometer. I also have an instant read IR thermometer. Both thermometers are within 2 degrees of each other, which is more than acceptable for my use.
1702039
Not sure I can answer your Question but this little thermometer is sturdy, accurate and I use it all the time. I've had it a couple of years and it's working great.
1093138
The HDE is only accurate to within + or - 2 degrees. Most digital thermostats are in the same line. Older mercury are much worse. Some also depends on distance, the farther away the larger the reading sample, even with expensive guns. You can not self calibrate this one, sorry.
1313538
The manufacturer calls the "Accuracy" as the "Acceptable Tolerance" and it is "+/- 0.02 g." Exactly the same calibration standard weight doesn't always read the same number (measurement repeatability). But my 100-gram calibration weight has always read within this "+/- 0.02 g" accuracy. I've found that the "sensitivity", or the "minimum measurable weight", is about 0.03 gram. There is some hysteresis effect to it. That is, after you measured 0.05 gram, then you can reduce the weight to the minimum 0.03 gram. You can't directly measure the 0.03 gram weight without adding some additional weight first, then take away the additional weight. The "reading resolution", or the "Readability" as called by the manufacturer, is, of course, "0.01g."
1378016
No, but mine reads about 5-10 degree high over 150. Also the program features are a joke! Forget the alarm unless you're holding it to your ear. AS a thermometer, it works if you get to know yours. I wouldn't buy another one.
2232613
I have found this thermometer to be very unreliable. I would not trust it for any reason.
1123653
I have never used it to check oven temperature. I bought it to check the air temperature from the ac vent. It works fine. I would not say it's very accurate. I would accept + - 1 or 2 degree.
1378015
I did check the accuracy with boiling water when I first got it. It was accurate to within 1°F as I recall, and didn't re-calibrate my unit. The unit has operated perfect for me. No complaints.
1925400
Hi Tony, the packet label states +/- 2°F between 50°F to 86°F. For me the relative accuracy between comparative readings is sufficient. I hope this helps. Cheers, Ken
1925401
You know Tony, I'm not sure how it's calibrated from the factory but I compared the Raytek to a thermometer when checking out the temp of a hot cup of water. They were almost exact. For my home use purposes, that is all I need. I guess the manufacturer can answer how exact calibrated it comes from the factory. But out of the box, it appears to be very close.
355780
With an unscientific measurement (a Thermapen cooking thermometer probe held about 1" away from the end of the nozzle) I was seeing temperatures around 370F on low speed at 550F on high speed. The measured temperature fluctuated as the probe moved around, so these aren't stable measurements -- expect +/- 30 degrees depending on exactly where the air is going.