Newts
Well-Known Member
Hi all,
Just a question regarding temperature measurements whilst brewing and how reliable the equipment being used actually is. I brought a few of the these thermometers off Ebay mainly due to the price:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Digital-LCD-Probe-Fridge-Freezer-Thermometer-Thermograph-for-Refrigerator-110-/300835102158?pt=AU_Decor_Furnishing&var=&hash=item460b2b5dce
I'm just wondering how I can tell if it's actually measuring the correct temperature - I put it in an ice bath and it came fairly close to zero which would be expected but really I don't know what to compare it to to find out if it can measure temps between 60-100 degrees. I'm looking at steeping spec grains and my understanding is the temperature is important which is why I ask the question.
Does anyone have any methods they use to make sure temps are correct? Or does anyone have any input on the ideal way to measure temperature or the gear that should be used? Are certain types thermometers considered more reliable - for example mercury thermo vs. digital thermo?
Cheers guys,
Newts
Just a question regarding temperature measurements whilst brewing and how reliable the equipment being used actually is. I brought a few of the these thermometers off Ebay mainly due to the price:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Digital-LCD-Probe-Fridge-Freezer-Thermometer-Thermograph-for-Refrigerator-110-/300835102158?pt=AU_Decor_Furnishing&var=&hash=item460b2b5dce
I'm just wondering how I can tell if it's actually measuring the correct temperature - I put it in an ice bath and it came fairly close to zero which would be expected but really I don't know what to compare it to to find out if it can measure temps between 60-100 degrees. I'm looking at steeping spec grains and my understanding is the temperature is important which is why I ask the question.
Does anyone have any methods they use to make sure temps are correct? Or does anyone have any input on the ideal way to measure temperature or the gear that should be used? Are certain types thermometers considered more reliable - for example mercury thermo vs. digital thermo?
Cheers guys,
Newts