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Damn Termometer! Should know better.

Discussion in 'Equipment/Sanitation' started by graduate, Dec 29, 2010.

 

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    graduate

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    Posted Dec 29, 2010
    :eek:I have a Taylor thermometer that I have had forever and decided to calibrate it. Put it in boiling water and got a reading of 206. Wow! Adjusted to 212 and then decided to try it at 32. Got a reading of 40.
    I have been mashing alot higher than I thought and that just sucks. Thermapen on the way.
    Do you think that if it is off 6 degrees in that 180 degree range that it may have only been off maybe 2 around mash temp? Damn.
     
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    aussieskier

    Member

    Posted Dec 29, 2010
    Remember to check your elevation.

    Water boils at slightly lower temps based on how far you are from sea level.
     
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    graduate

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Dec 29, 2010
    1600ft?
     
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    graduate

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    Posted Dec 29, 2010
    Site says 208 at 2000 ft. Didn't think of that. Thanks
     
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    aussieskier

    Member

    Posted Dec 29, 2010
    Ought to be around 209F, depending on the actual barometric pressure.

    Just an FYI for when you check your new thermo :).
     
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