On Thu, 21 Feb 2008 06:01:23 -0800 (PST), Joe >
wrote:

>sorry to post off topic here but I'm experimenting on how I can make
>my instant read thermometer a multipurpose tool and I'd like to know
>if there is any substance that I can poke my thermometer in to gauge a
>rooms temperature. Water seems to get a little colder than the room
>temp as does the open air. does anyone know a substance that maintains
>the room temp?

My IR reads the same as my room thermometer. Maybe yours if off?

Lou