I have a Taylor 3518N digital thermometer that is acting strange, recording 15 degrees off. Cold water test, my ThermoPen 32 degrees, Taylor Trutemp 47 degrees. I didn't test at boil. Is there anyway to calibrate these? I asked Taylor but have not heard back yet.
Thermometer Problem
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Jsmtg32
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Most digital thermometers can not be calibrated. If it off you just have to add or subtract what it's off by.
Did you submerge the probe in liquid up to the braided wire part? I'm guessing yes because that's what causes them to start reading wildly off. That spot is not waterproof.
Bobby, I have tried to keep the cord out of liquid. I have used this to measure strike water as well as my chilled wort temp. Is there any fix???
Try baking the cord and probe in the oven @ 200 for 1/2 hr or so. Worked for me.
