Mmmm cookies.

When the inspector said it was too hot, I guess we have been adjusting
the temp down and not really thinking about it. I think the cookie test
is a good one--in fact, one test just isnt enough. Maybe a daily test
for a little while will prove most accurate.

Thanks!


Zywicki wrote:
> On Dec 5, 11:46 am, "sdwebguy" > wrote:
> >
> > First, I didnt know thermometers could NOT work without mercury -- I
> > never see thermometers advertised as "mercury-based' or otherwise.
>
> Cheapies use a metallic strip, and are generally recognized as
> innacurate.
> There are all sorts of thermometers. The red liquid in most stick-type
> ones is Alcohol. I don't think you can find Alcohol based oven
> thermometers, though.
>
> >
> > So what do you suggest for testing the oven temp? We were left with the
> > feeling of having to prove the home warranty guy wrong.
> >
>
> I found mercury ones online for as little as $9.50 US. Also found a
> Digital one by Maverick.
> Are you having trouble with your oven? Bake a batch of cookies. If
> they're not burning, don't worry. This is an especially good test
> because it results in both Data and Cookies.
>
> Greg Zywicki