Making a Proper Ice Bath

Posted by Tim on Oct 31, 2010 in Blog, Ice Baths, Using the Thermapen, Video | 4 comments

Ever wonder why your thermometer readings are way off when you test them in an ice bath? It’s likely because you haven’t taken the care to create a proper ice bath. Here’s how to be sure the ice mixture in your glass is at the ice point (32°F, 0°C) every time—in 4 easy steps.

(Note: for a discussion of boiling water tests and other calibration points, see Is One Calibration Point Enough?

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4 comments

  1. Kathleen Billings
    November 5, 2010

    Wow, never knew this. thanks for the info

  2. Scott
    December 16, 2010

    I understand that the freezing temperature of water changes slightly due to atmospheric pressure. What altitude would you have to be at before it would register as a tenth of a degree higher on the Thermapen?

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