What is the best thermometer

[cluck1]

I was just wondering what is the best kind of thermometer to have and what type of stores to get them at

 

[twigg]

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The best is one that is calibrated at 99.5F.

It doesn't need to cost much, just be checked so you can rely on it.

 

[flyweed]

LOL...yeah what Twigg said. If it reads accurately, that's the best one. I finally broke down and bought a spot check made by Brinsea.....what a great piece of equipment and works perfectly.

Dan

 

[twigg]

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It's very reasonably priced too.

 

[Smoky73]

The best thermometers are the glass ones, in mercury or spirit.

 

[mom2fourbebes]

whatever you do, don't get the Springfield digital thermometer/hygrometer found at Walmart...just horrible!!

I ended up getting a glass thermometer/hygrometer from Accu-Rite (Tractor and Supply store) and I also bought at the suggestion of one of the BYC members, a oral thermometer to verify accuracy and the Accu-rite is in sync with the oral temperature as far as temp is concerned....

I've had my inc going for over a week now trying to get the whole temp and humidity thing as right as possible...and this past week the temp is right on....both oral and Accu-Rite thermometers are pretty much reading the same...so we're crossing our fingers and sprinkling a little baby chick fairy dust and hoping for the best...20 Silkie eggs on day 20!!

 

[twigg]

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Many people here have the Springfield.

Why is it horrible? Mine works just fine, and they are easily calibrated.

It's nice if a spirit (mercury are hard to get) thermometer reads accurately, but it doesn't need to. You just need to know how inaccurate it is at 99.5.