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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
What is an IP Rating?
One common added feature for electronic thermometers, particularly electronic cooking thermometers, is a splashproof or waterproof rating. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has created a standard for rating instruments based on their ability to protect their electronic components from corrosion by water or dust. The International Protection Rating code (or IP code) consists of the letters "IP" followed by two numbers. The first number tells you how protected an instrument's electronics are from penetration by solids (like dust) and the second number tells you how they stand up against liquids... Read Now
HACCP App Help
HOW TO GET STARTED Download the HACCP LE app. Once installed: Go to the Menu Add Users Create new Checklists Add Items inside of Checklists Setup Corrective Actions (optional) HOW TO TAKE TEMPERATURES From the Home screen, select a User, Checklist, and Item. Recording temperatures is easy. Insert the probe into the medium to be measured. When the reading stabilizes, tap Record or press the transfer button on the connected device. Once the temperature is stored, a confirmation window will confirm pass or fail. If the reading passed, the app... Read Now
The Top 5 Common Food Safety Mistakes
Food Safety Mistakes
The Top 5 Common Food Safety Mistakes
The Top 5 Common Food Safety Mistakes Closely adhering to the HACCP, ServSafe, and CFS... Read Now
Everything You Need to Know About Infrared Thermometers
Everything You Need to Know About Infrared Thermometers
Infrared thermometers offer a unique advantage over other tools: they have the ability to measure... Read Now
Boiling Point Calculator
The Boiling Point of Water Calculator
What is the Boiling Point of Water? Water boils at 212°F at sea level, but changes in elevation and atmospheric pressure alter that temperature. We built this calculator to make it easy to find the exact boiling point for any specific location. How to find your boiling point: Search: Enter a city or zip code into the Location Lookup field and click "Calculate from Location." Auto-Locate: Click "Use Current Location" to get results for exactly where you are right now. Explore: Click or tap anywhere on the interactive map to... Read Now