How to Test Your Thermo for Accuracy

Bogus Chezz Hawg · 03-03-2010, 05:19 PM

This is from the ThermoWorks website...

Many people want to test their thermometer’s accuracy in boiling water. BUT, water boils at different temperatures depending on altitude and barometric pressure. Use this easy calculator to check the correct temperature of boiling water for your location under current conditions.

Here is a link to their boiling point calculator...

http://thermoworks.com/software/bpcalc.html

I just ran the calculator. It says, "In your city, water currently boils at: 202.96 degrees F.

5,003 feet of elevation here!

What is the current boiling point of water in your city?

smittysbar · 03-03-2010, 05:27 PM

That's neat

sfbbqguy · 03-03-2010, 05:33 PM

I'm currently at 211.93* here in Nor. Cal.

Bogus...there in my homeland Bronco country your at 193.27* that's a big difference!

stiffy · 03-03-2010, 05:40 PM

Water in my city currently boils at 210.37*F. Awesome! I was just wondering that when I was reading the thread on the ET73's. Thanks!!

Bogus Chezz Hawg · 03-03-2010, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfbbqguy

I'm currently at 211.93* here in Nor. Cal.

Bogus...there in my homeland Bronco country your at 193.27* that's a big difference!

It sure is. I'm at 5003 feet in Fort Collins. My boiling point is currently at 202.96*

boatnut · 03-03-2010, 06:51 PM

210.38 in beautiful downtown Ostrander, Ohio :)

QuietOne · 03-03-2010, 08:02 PM

Must not work in Canada I get an unbeliveable 270.31F so the pressure at 100.1 kPa must be the culprit

thomasjurisd · 03-03-2010, 08:45 PM

Ha! I'm at 39! Water boils at 212.27....man I was way off.

smooookin · 03-03-2010, 08:46 PM

210.69.

blackdog043 · 03-03-2010, 09:56 PM

210.56 thats cool, didn't know it changed

Ron_L · 03-03-2010, 11:01 PM

211.02 here at the current barometric pressure.

BBQ Grail · 03-03-2010, 11:05 PM

Let's just be honest here.

Red Thermapens never need to be checked.

justjack · 03-03-2010, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuietOne

Must not work in Canada I get an unbeliveable 270.31F so the pressure at 100.1 kPa must be the culprit

Doesn't work upside down either.. it says boiling point will be 383 F. Not exactly a reliable tool.

Bogus Chezz Hawg · 03-06-2010, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justjack

Doesn't work upside down either.. it says boiling point will be 383 F. Not exactly a reliable tool.

What the?

bigabyte · 03-06-2010, 02:12 PM

210.48 for me.

03-03-2010, 05:19 PM	#1
Bogus Chezz Hawg is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-06-09 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	How to Test Your Thermo for Accuracy This is from the ThermoWorks website... Many people want to test their thermometer’s accuracy in boiling water. BUT, water boils at different temperatures depending on altitude and barometric pressure. Use this easy calculator to check the correct temperature of boiling water for your location under current conditions. Here is a link to their boiling point calculator... http://thermoworks.com/software/bpcalc.html I just ran the calculator. It says, "In your city, water currently boils at: 202.96 degrees F. 5,003 feet of elevation here! What is the current boiling point of water in your city? __________________ Jeffro - Lang 60 Patio - Orange Splash-Proof Thermapen - Maverick ET-732 - 2 Weber Kettles Last edited by Bogus Chezz Hawg; 03-03-2010 at 05:44 PM..

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03-03-2010, 05:33 PM	#3
sfbbqguy is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-18-08 Location: Corte Madera, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm currently at 211.93* here in Nor. Cal. Bogus...there in my homeland Bronco country your at 193.27* that's a big difference! __________________ 2004 Weber Performer GREEN UDS Orange Super-Duper Fast Taylor Made 9deg. R7TP w/S-Fujikura 6 Rescued 2002 Weber Genesis Silver B Gasser SJG Tamale Pot Mini Smoker (SJG was a rescue) 18" Gold (rescue) SJS (rescue) and a Pyro FIL

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stiffy Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-26-09 Location: NW, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Water in my city currently boils at 210.37F. Awesome! I was just wondering that when I was reading the thread on the ET73's. Thanks!! __________________ - 22" UDS & 16" UDS - 26" Char-broiler Scrap Yard Weber Finds: OTS 22" Firepit DA(2001), Smokey Joe Silver EO(1995), 22" OTS J(1987), Weber 18.5" H(1986), 18.5" OTS Super Cool Red F(1984), 22.5" 3 Wheeler N(1991)Donated to a friend*, 22.5" 3 Wheeler B(1980)

03-03-2010, 06:51 PM	#6
boatnut is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-22-05 Location: Ohio Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	210.38 in beautiful downtown Ostrander, Ohio :) __________________ Mike GOSM smoker (gas) Masterbuilt (electric) Weber Kettle Weber Gasser (2) Weber WSM Continue the Revolution=CampaignForLiberty.org

03-03-2010, 08:02 PM	#7
QuietOne Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-18-09 Location: Fort Smith, NT Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Must not work in Canada I get an unbeliveable 270.31F so the pressure at 100.1 kPa must be the culprit

03-03-2010, 08:45 PM	#8
thomasjurisd Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-28-10 Location: Houston, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Ha! I'm at 39! Water boils at 212.27....man I was way off.

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03-03-2010, 09:56 PM	#10
blackdog043 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-21-10 Location: Denver, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	210.56 thats cool, didn't know it changed __________________ Bill Red Performer 1993 Green Performer 1998 22.5 OTG 22.5 OTS UDS Super Fast Red Thermapen Got butt ? Smoke it !!

03-03-2010, 11:01 PM	#11
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Chicago 'Burbs Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	211.02 here at the current barometric pressure. __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Save The Fatty! FEC-100/BWS Party/Memphis Pro SS/PBC/LBGE X 2/SBGE/Mini BGE/Nomad Pellet-matic/Good-One Model 42/WSM X 2/Cookshack Smokette 008/Weber Performer/Weber Gasser/Weber Kettle X 2/Weber Smokey Joe/WGA/UDS/Coffee Roasting Gasser and a pickle Remembering a friend

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BBQ Grail somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Rocklin, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Let's just be honest here. Red Thermapens never need to be checked. __________________ Larry The best way to reach me is with email: larry@thebbqgrail.com

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