Calibrating inkbird

[Marc2952]

I got the inkbire ITC-306A and when i put it on the tank i noticed it was reading 80.7 even though my other 2 thermometers where reading 78-77.6. So i decided to do the ice cup trick to check the proves and infact the inkbird was reading 34 when it should read 32 exactly. I heard that is a good way to test it, has anyone else done that aswell?

 

[c0njuay]

If you are using ice cubes and water 34 degrees is about right. Grind the ice in a blender- what you have to make is called a slurry; which is basically slush. 3 parts crushed ice to 1 part water. Let it sit for a couple of minutes. But even that often reads higher than 32F.

 

[Marc2952]

If you are using ice cubes and water 34 degrees is about right. Grind the ice in a blender- what you have to make is called a slurry; which is basically slush. 3 parts crushed ice to 1 part water. Let it sit for a couple of minutes. But even that often reads higher than 32F.

Interesting i always heard of jist stirring the icecubes in the water and after 3 minutes stirr again and put the thermometer in.

 

[Marc2952]

If you are using ice cubes and water 34 degrees is about right. Grind the ice in a blender- what you have to make is called a slurry; which is basically slush. 3 parts crushed ice to 1 part water. Let it sit for a couple of minutes. But even that often reads higher than 32F.

Also i just checked with 2 thermometers and the inkbird and this is what i got so i guess the one on the low end is wrong. I did the crushed ice with water on the one that is showing 74.7 and indeed it seems off, its showing 28.7-28.2 on the ice cup.

 

[Marc2952]

Also checked with a glass thermometer and got 80. I guess i can leave it like that since the difference wont really matter.

 

[c0njuay]

Interesting i always heard of jist stirring the icecubes in the water and after 3 minutes stirr again and put the thermometer in.

I'm familiar with the procedure due to working in pro kitchens. If you think about it, you rarely get a"Brain freeze" from a soda with ice, but it almost always happens with a 'slushie' or 'Icee' (At least for me...)