{"id":148,"date":"2023-07-29T19:12:50","date_gmt":"2023-07-29T23:12:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=148"},"modified":"2023-11-02T17:40:10","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T21:40:10","slug":"thermometer","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/chapter\/thermometer\/","title":{"raw":"The Thermometer","rendered":"The Thermometer"},"content":{"raw":"\u201cHow hot?\u201d \u201cHow cold?\u201d\r\n\r\nThe thermometer is here to tell you!\r\n\r\nMeasured in degrees, with two scales: Fahrenheit and Celsius\r\n<h2>Types of Thermometers<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Infrared<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>non-contact measurement<\/li>\r\n \t<li>extremely high or low surface temperatures<\/li>\r\n \t<li>laser targeting system<\/li>\r\n \t<li>automotive trade and air conditioning systems<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Important: laser spot-size and the emissivity value of the surface being measured<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>K-type thermometers<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Fixed and Wired Probes<\/li>\r\n \t<li>ability to facilitate a range of interchangeable plug in probes<\/li>\r\n \t<li>air, liquid, penetration and surface probes<\/li>\r\n \t<li>vary in size, material, and maneuverability<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Thermal Imaging Cameras<\/h3>\r\nThermal imaging cameras have a variety of uses such as surveying buildings to find moisture and leaks. They can also identify energy loss and poor insulation and electrical faults. Ideal for detecting hidden problems.\r\n<h3>Traditional Thermometers<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>At home measurement of Air and Water<\/li>\r\n \t<li>They consist of a narrow, sealed glass tube with a bulb filled with mercury, alcohol (usually dyed red, to make it easily visible), or some other liquid at its lower end<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Food Thermometers<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Dial Oven-Safe (Bimetal)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Digital Instant-Read (Thermistor)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>(continued in Culinary\u2026)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-612\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Therm1-189x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"189\" height=\"300\" \/> \u00a0 <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-613\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Therm2-189x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"189\" height=\"300\" \/> \u00a0 <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-614\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Therm3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"172\" height=\"172\" \/>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;","rendered":"<p>\u201cHow hot?\u201d \u201cHow cold?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The thermometer is here to tell you!<\/p>\n<p>Measured in degrees, with two scales: Fahrenheit and Celsius<\/p>\n<h2>Types of Thermometers<\/h2>\n<h3>Infrared<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>non-contact measurement<\/li>\n<li>extremely high or low surface temperatures<\/li>\n<li>laser targeting system<\/li>\n<li>automotive trade and air conditioning systems<\/li>\n<li>Important: laser spot-size and the emissivity value of the surface being measured<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>K-type thermometers<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Fixed and Wired Probes<\/li>\n<li>ability to facilitate a range of interchangeable plug in probes<\/li>\n<li>air, liquid, penetration and surface probes<\/li>\n<li>vary in size, material, and maneuverability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Thermal Imaging Cameras<\/h3>\n<p>Thermal imaging cameras have a variety of uses such as surveying buildings to find moisture and leaks. They can also identify energy loss and poor insulation and electrical faults. Ideal for detecting hidden problems.<\/p>\n<h3>Traditional Thermometers<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>At home measurement of Air and Water<\/li>\n<li>They consist of a narrow, sealed glass tube with a bulb filled with mercury, alcohol (usually dyed red, to make it easily visible), or some other liquid at its lower end<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Food Thermometers<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Dial Oven-Safe (Bimetal)<\/li>\n<li>Digital Instant-Read (Thermistor)<\/li>\n<li>(continued in Culinary\u2026)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-612\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Therm1-189x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"189\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Therm1-189x300.jpg 189w, 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