Between a bulb thermometer and a digital thermometer which is more precise? Why?

Between a bulb thermometer and a digital thermometer which is more precise? Why? Explain to me please.

Can you use a regular thermometer as a meat thermometer?

I am cooking a rump roast and do not have a meat thermometer, can I use the digital thermometer that we use to check our temp when we are sick?

How do you check the proper themostat operation in an oven?

We have a Kenmore electric range, an oven. When we set the cooking temperature to a certain temperature, say 400 degrees F, if we open the oven door and the oven temperature sensor is in the upper right hand section of the oven, where should we point the digital thermometer to read this 400 degree [...]

digital thermometers?

I am a home cook who needs a good digital thermometer. I need a good one that can handle up to at least four hundred degrees because I fry with it. I looked online, but I couldnt find anything special. could someone knowledgable please give me an example for a good digital thermometer. I would [...]

Does anyone know if digital thermometer watches are really accurate? Does anyone own one?

I'm thinking of getting my husband a digital thermometer watch as a Christmas gift but want to know if they're accurate or not (the thermometer). I've only found one online review for it and the person said that their body temp throws off the temp shown on the watch by about 10 degrees from the [...]

How do I change my normal digital thermometer from Celsius to Fahrenheit?

I just got a digital thermometer. It says something about it's accurate in Celsius and Fahrenheit, but the instructions it came with just tell me how to take temperatures. It's the kind with the one button. How (if I can) change from Celsius to Fahrenheit?

What is the correct way to calibrate a thermometer with Ice water?

I hear and read different things. I use ice water, but does the type of cup matter? Paper, Plastic, Glass, or Styrofoam. How much ice to water do I need? Do I really have to use crushed ice? What else liquid can I use? If I have a drink like lemonade or Iced Tea with [...]

Why doesn’t my chicken or turkey look done at 165 degrees?

I’ve recently started using a digital thermometer when roasting a whole chicken or turkey. I read that it should be done when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees fahrenheit. So far my birds doesn’t seem cooked thoroughly at that temperature and I even let it rest. What am I doing wrong?

How long did the batteries in your digital BBT thermometer last?

I started charting a few months ago and I’m wondering how much more mileage I have with the digital thermometer I’m using (RiteAid brand). I’d rather buy a new battery early than wait until it conks out mid cycle! Thanks ladies.

How does the factory check the baking temperature control on an oven?

Our oven seems to erratically heat in the baking mode. Sometimes it is too hot, sometimes it is not. Food can come out burnt or not cooked for several hours. I replaced the temperature sensor. I want to do a test to determine if the oven is calibrated properly. What method would I use to [...]