How do you know if it is calibrated to an accurate temp?
234012
The one way I need it had to be calibrated correctly, was that both my soap recipes came out perfectly.
547888
Hi, I checked the manual it does not list calibration procedures. This is an inexpensive unit and when it goes bad it is time for a new one. I had their previous model for 5 years before it needed to be replaced. Good luck
480048
It shows the actual temperature (in celcius). You have to go through the menu to see the set point.
702675
It shows actual room temp. When you push an up or down button it shows what you set it at.
1520999
I have not been able to calibrate the sensors. Just use another thermometer to compare.
2180932
This PCTL01 thermocouple is known to be a K type thermocouple. Using a well calibrated thermometer, dip its temperature sensor in ice water and make sure you read 0°C or 32°F. Then, do the same with the thermocouple you want to "calibrate" and see how close you are to this value. If you find the reading unacceptable, you should be able to calibrate your instrument (or electronic thermometer) this thermocouple is hooked up to. See your instrument's owners manual.
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.
877973
I don't believe the machine can be calibrated, at least I haven't noticed an option. Also the readings are not always consistent if you take a few back to back. Have others noticed this?
1031214
I used to check tap temp. Accurate. Fluid surface temps do vary though. Very accurate on everything else. Good value.
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.
145653
I would be wary of the accuracy, there are "dead spots". I ordered two of these and both of them had a "dead zone" of about 6 degrees (from 76°F-82°F) where it would show it was 76° until it suddenly spiked to 82°.
627496
It's calibrated at the factory, although they recommend checking the calibration whenever it is moved to a new location. Very simple process that takes only a few seconds.
339566
I can't vouch for the accuracy of the temperature as I have not checked it with a thermometer or anything. But, the temp reading on the unit itself only fluxuates a degree or two during use and stays rock solid when it is sitting in its cradle.
396222
Once you set the temp., it remains at that set temperature until you change it.Even after you turn it off and then on again.
149378
Temperature is controlled by a plug-in rotating dial with increments from OFF, WARM, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400. It takes a little while to come up to the higher temps because of the size of the surface. I have not calibrated it with an external thermometer or checked for cool spots but it cooks evenly.
547886
There is no "calibration" procedure for this unit (at lease not one listed in the manual). I suppose one might measure a known quantity of distilled water at a specific temperature and see how accurately the unit measures that calculated weight.
1160519
I'm not aware of a calibration function to it. It's simply quite accurate out of the package.