What is the standard error for temperature readings on this thermometer?
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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.
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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.
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To calibrate any thermometer, you need to compare at least three of its readings (in the middle and at the ends of thermometer's temperature range) to the related readings of a standard one (the other thermometer with better accuracy). If you do not have another (more accurate) thermometer, the other simple way is to heat water to its boiling point (100 degrees Celcius) and measure this water temperature by Gogogu. Compare readings - you will know approximately what would be the error of your thermometer.
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.
1378014
This thermometer is not recalibrate-able. The accuracy of this unit is +/- 1-2 degrees. You can expect a 1-2 degree variance.
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Eric:Like you, I was unable to get a direct read from either of my 2 remote sensors. It, supposedly, will use the readings to "average" the temps, but like you, I would love to see a direct read-out on the face of the stat!Sorry I couldn't help you . . .Mike
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This is not possible for me to answer because I would have to have another thermometer of known accuracy to compare it with. However, as mentioned, the company claims about plus/minus 1-degree. BTW, I've used this thermometer almost daily for more than a year and it's the best I've ever owned.
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I didn't calibrate mine. I haven't compared it with other thermometers, but it seems to be working just fine.
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Nothing in the directions indicates that you can calibrate this unit other than to check it against another thermometer that is known to be correct.
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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.
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I did not calibrate it except to test against another thermometer. It was right on. No adjusting is possible to the reading.
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yes, not so sure about the accuracy as compared with thermometers used in taking fever readings. Just be careful with the infrared light/dot, what i know is the light could be harmful to eyes.
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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.
1365077
The numbers on the back of your thermometer base do not match the ones on mine. My numbers are 1470N, 3712, V3043 and the probe works fine.
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I would say 32-150f? Basically just calibrate it at the same temperature you will be using it at. I like this unit a lot.
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I don't have an accurate enough thermometer to independently verify the temp. However the thermometer on the controller seems to indicate it's maintains the temp within 1 degree of what I set it for.
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The dial reads 480 degrees at maximum. I believe the actual temperatures are higher than what is recorded on the dial.