Thermometer Calibration

Thermometer Calibration
The ice water method

Fill a large glass with ice and then fill it with cold tap water. Stir the ice water and
let it sit for 3 minutes.
Place your thermometer in the ice water, making sure to stick the probe at least
2 inches into the mixture, but not to touch the sides or the bottom of the glass.
Stir the ice water with the probe to even out the temperature of the water and
prevent the probe from resting against an ice cube.
Wait at least 30 seconds for the thermometer to read the temperature. The
temperature on your thermometer should read 32°F or 0°C.
If it does not, adjust the nut on the thermometer, turning the head until the
needle lands on 32°F
Boiling water Method

Bring water to a rolling boil in a deep saucepan.

Place the stem of the thermometer in the boiling water.
Again, make sure that it’s submerged at least 2 inches and
wait at least 30 seconds.
Your thermometer should read 212°F or 100°C. If it doesn’t,
keeping the thermometer in the water, turn the adjusting
knob until the needle reaches the 212°F mark.
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