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JohnO wrote:
> "Dave Bugg" > wrote in message
> ...
>> JohnO wrote:
>>>> Lol.... sorry. Fill a cup with ice cubes and water. let stand for
>>>> 10 minutes. Insert thermometer and look to see that it reaches
>>>> 32F. Most probes will be + or - up to 3F. It doesn't matter what
>>>> the altitude or barometric pressure is.
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Well stirred ice water is EXACTLY 32 degrees F, or 0 degrees C.
>>> Assuming there is no salt in the water, which can drop the water
>>> temp to about 16 or 18.

>>
>> But most probe thermometers -- which is what I was talking about --
>> will show a variation of up to 3F.
>> --

>
> I meant that as an addition to your post, not a contradiction or
> correction. :-) Need more coffee....


Oh, oh tay. Time for more caffeine meself :-)
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