An immersion thermometer is a special device designed to measure water temperature. It is an integral part in household goods, if there are small children or decorative fish. Currently, this type of measuring device is widely used in human life. They measure the water temperature for a comfortable bathing of the child, as well as in pools, fish tanks, on the beaches. At home in the kitchen, a water thermometer can be useful for canning, because the scale of such a thermometer reaches +100 ° C.
Purpose of an immersion thermometer for water
Most often, these devices are used to measure the temperature of the water while bathing babies. This allows you to make water procedures as comfortable as possible and not harm the child. It is recommended that you choose the right device to make your baby’s life safe and interesting.
First of all, when buying an immersion thermometer for water, you should not save, because the price in this matter directly depends on the quality of the device, measurement accuracy, safety and aesthetic appearance. Well-known manufacturers guarantee the long-term use of modern products.
If an immersion thermometer is chosen for bathing a child, then, of course, it is best to purchase a mercury-free device. The filler in this case is alcohol or rapeseed oil. In most cases, devices for measuring water in a baby bath have an increased safety class - they do not break, do not have sharp corners, are large enough in size to prevent a child from swallowing it.
There are thermometers already built into the baby bath. The pluses are that you do not need to separately search for a water thermometer that meets all safety requirements, it will always be at hand, will not be lost, and the water temperature can be controlled throughout the duration of the procedure. Such devices are made of hypoallergenic materials that will not harm the baby's health.
For culinary purposes, where the temperature of the liquid can reach +100 degrees, use thermometers with a probe.
To save the family budget, it is recommended to purchase universal thermometers. They are equally suitable for measuring the temperature of both water and air.
Baby thermometer
The optimum temperature for bathing a newborn is 37 degrees. It happens that when a child is immersed in water, he begins to cry, and it is not that he does not want to swim. Most likely, the temperature of the water in the bath is uncomfortable for him. It is quite difficult to determine hot water or cool with your hand or elbow, therefore, if a baby appears in the house, a children's immersion thermometer is extremely necessary for measuring temperature.
There are classic instruments for measuring - mercury, alcohol, oil. These are budget options. The disadvantage of such thermometers is that you need to wait a while to correctly determine the temperature.
The main criteria for choosing:
- Reliability. It is best if the case is unbreakable and waterproof.
- Occupancy. Priority is alcohol or oil.
- Outward appeal. Often, children's water thermometers are made in the form of animal figures - dogs, fish, hippos. In this case, you can measure the temperature, and the new toy will delight the baby.
Thermometer with probe
When buying an immersion thermometer, many make their choice in favor of a device with a probe. Such a device is universal in everyday life and in cooking, where the range of measured temperatures reaches +100 degrees. At the price category, even the most economical housewife can afford such a meter. There is a wide selection from budget options to the premium segment from well-known manufacturers.
Electronic temperature meter
Such a device is considered a favorite, it has a large screen and large numbers, a diverse lineup. Very accurate and fast in measurements, instantly determines the temperature of the water. Devices have an additional option - an indicator in the form of an icon “hot”, “cold”, “normal”, which helps to quickly navigate in the optimal temperature regime. The disadvantage of this device is the high price, so not everyone can afford the electronic option.
Universal (for water and air)
This type of thermometer can be used both for measuring the temperature of water and ambient air. It has a wide range of prices - from budget options to expensive models.
Aquarium
Not a single house with its own fauna can do without such a thermometer; it is needed daily to measure temperature in aquariums. There are electronic models and simple ones with a measuring scale - a very affordable option.
In order to choose the right immersion thermometer, you need to know exactly in which area it will be used. Otherwise, the money will be wasted, and the thing unnecessary in the household will litter the home.