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On 2017-01-04 8:42 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 1/4/2017 6:54 PM, sf wrote:
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>> I have a Thermapen, which costs closer to $100, and had no idea it can
>> be calibrated. Apparently there's a way to do it. Thanks Janet!
>> http://www.thermoworks.com/learning/...ing_an_icebath
>> Now I have to find out what the +/- tolerances are. So far, so good -
>> but it's always wise to check.

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> High accuracy to ±0.7°F (±0.4°C)
>
> Far closer that anyone needs for a piece of meat.


This is sort of like the recent discussion about the accuracy of
measuring by weight vs. volume. It's cooking. It doesn't have to be
that precise.