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Unlock Maximum RFX Battery Life
Unlock Maximum RFX Battery Life
The introduction of RFX MEAT changed the landscape of wireless meat probes. By ditching Bluetooth™... Read Now
The Secret to Maximizing Your RFX Range
The Secret to Maximizing Your RFX Range
Signal strength isn’t just about distance—or even obstacles like walls and metal. In many cases,... Read Now
ThermoWorks Accessibility Statement
ThermoWorks Accessibility Statement Updated: June 2025. General ThermoWorks strives to ensure that its services are accessible to people with disabilities. ThermoWorks has invested a significant amount of resources to help ensure that its website is made easier to use and more accessible for people with disabilities, with the strong belief that every person has the right to live with dignity, equality, comfort and independence. Accessibility on ThermoWorks.com ThermoWorks.com makes available the UserWay Website Accessibility Widget that is powered by a dedicated accessibility server. The software allows https://www.thermoworks.com to improve its compliance with... Read Now
Optimizing RFX™
Optimizing RFX™ What power adapter may I use to charge RFX GATEWAY™? For fast charging, use the included USB A-to-C charging cable and adapter. RFX GATEWAY will not charge with a USB-PD or C-to-C cable. RFX GATEWAY should charge fully in approximately 4 hours with 5V and approximately 12 hours with 12V charging. You may also use our 12V Battery Bank, however it will not be fast charging due to the specific design of the charging circuitry. Battery life is approximately 24 hours unplugged. You can permanently power your RFX... Read Now
Troubleshooting: Thermapen ONE
Troubleshooting: Thermapen ONE How do I install the Silicone Boot?   How do I change my Thermapen ONE’s battery? How do I use my Thermapen ONE? I accidentally broke my Thermapen ONE’s battery cover. How do I get a replacement? We are happy to send you a new battery cover at no charge. Please contact our Tech Support, and we’ll send you one right away. Their contact information is found below.   Where can I get instructions for the Thermapen ONE? Download Thermapen ONE Operating Instructions Download Thermapen ONE Calibration... Read Now
The Effect of Ambient Temperature on Infrared Thermometers
The accuracy of all electronic instruments is affected by the temperature of the environment in which they are being used. Large changes in the ambient temperature can introduce error in the readings of the device. This is also true for infrared thermometers. When an IR thermometer is taken into a refrigerated space, the readings may be as much as 5 or 6 degrees off. The graph above shows what happens when we took four different IR thermometers from normal room temperature into a space that was 50ºF lower. If the... Read Now