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For professionals and other serious users of ThermoWorks products, here you'll find a growing collection of technical articles, tips, videos and other resources to help you do your job. Find info on instrumentation, sensors, measurement and control, calibration and a variety of commercial applications.

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Thermometry 101
A Brief History of Thermometers
Calibration Methods and Traceability
ThermoWorks’ Cal Lab A2LA Accreditation
Basic Concepts: Reproducibility
Basic Concepts: Accuracy
Basic Concepts: Resolution
Basic Concepts: Range
Basic Concepts: Speed
Basic Concepts: Recording Features
Basic Concepts: Thermometer Technologies
Induction Cooktops and Digital Thermometers
General Thermometry FAQ
Super-Fast Thermapen 101
Caring for your Thermapen
Getting an Accurate Reading
Customizing your Thermapen
Changing the Batteries with Video
Creating a Properly Made Icebath with Video
Temperatures Don't Lock In
Thermapen FAQ
Infrared Thermometry 101
Why Use Infrared Thermometers?
The Limitations of Infrared Thermometers
Choosing the Right Infrared Thermometer
Fresnel Lens Thermometers
Mica Lens Thermometers
No-Lens Thermometers
Cleaning & Caring for Your Infrared
Calibrating an Infrared Thermometer
Infrared FAQ
Food Service Tips
Find Your Boiling Point
Temperature Danger Zone: What It Is and How to Avoid It
How to Accurately Measure Hot and Cold Holding Pans
Health Inspector Tools
The Importance of Probe Wipes
Automating HACCP Checklists
Three Ways to Prepare for a Health Inspection
Infrared Tips for Food Service Applications
Color Coding for Food Safety
5 Common Food Safety Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
History of HACCP
Still Using Paper HACCP Logs? 3 Easy Steps to Go Paperless
Overcoming Checklist Challenges
Infrared Thermometers for Food Safety
Why use Thermocouples?
Reduce Waste with an Accurate Thermocouple
Perfect Griddle Temperatures
Food Temperature FAQ
Infrared Tips
The Angle of Measurement
The "Spot Size" of the Measurement
Using Laser Guides to Help Gauge Your Measurement
Circle Laser Targeting
What is Emissivity?
Calculating the Proper Emissivity Setting
Emissivity Table
Using a Surface Probe to Pinpoint Emissivity
Using a "Patch" When Emissivity is Low
Using Max/Min, Hi/Lo Alarms & Other Functions
Using an Ice Bath to Calibrate an Infrared
FAQ & Glossary
General Thermometry FAQ
Food Temperature FAQ
Thermapen FAQ
Infrared FAQ
Data Logger FAQ
Glossary
Downloads
Candy Temperature Chart
Chef Recommended Temperature Chart
Scope of A2LA Calibration Lab Accreditation