Temperature-Measuring Devices
Temperature-Measuring Devices
Bimetallic Stemmed Thermometer
Thermocouples and Thermistors
Measure temperature through a metal probe or sensing area
Display results on a digital readout
Often come with interchangeable probes
Infrared Thermometers
Used to measure the surface temperature of food and equipment
Calibration
Adjusting a thermometer in order to get an accurate reading
Two methods
Boiling-point method 212°F (100°C)
Ice-point method 32°F (0°C)