An immersion thermometer is a special device designed to measure water temperature. It is an integral part in household use if there are small children or ornamental fish. Currently, this type of measuring device is widely used in human life. They measure the temperature of the water for a comfortable bathing of the child, as well as in pools, aquariums for fish, on the beaches. At home in the kitchen, a water thermometer can be useful for canning, because the scale of such a thermometer reaches +100 ° С.
The purpose of the immersion thermometer for water
Most often these devices are used to measure the temperature of the water while bathing babies. This allows you to make water procedures as comfortable as possible and not harm the child. It is recommended to choose the right reliable device to make your baby's life safe andinteresting.
First of all, when buying an immersion thermometer for water, you should not save money, because the price in this matter directly depends on the quality of the device, measurement accuracy, safety and aesthetic appearance. Well-known manufacturers guarantee durable use of modern products.
If an immersion thermometer is chosen for bathing a child, then, of course, it is best to purchase a device that does not contain mercury. The filler in this case is alcohol or rapeseed oil. In most cases, devices for measuring water in a baby bath have an increased safety class - they do not break, do not have sharp corners, and are large enough in size so that a child does not accidentally swallow it.
There are thermometers already built into a baby bath. The advantages are that you do not need to separately look for a water thermometer that meets all safety requirements, it will always be at hand, it will not be lost, and the water temperature can be controlled throughout the duration of the procedure. Such devices are made of hypoallergenic materials that will not harm the he alth of the baby.
For culinary purposes, where the liquid temperature can reach +100 degrees, probe thermometers are used.
To save the family budget, it is recommended to purchase universal thermometers. They are equally suitable for measuring the temperature of both water and air.
Baby thermometer
The optimum water temperature for bathing a newborn is 37 degrees. It happens that when a child is immersed in water, he beginscry, and it's not that he doesn't want to bathe. Most likely, the temperature of the water in the bath is uncomfortable for him. It is quite difficult to determine hot water or cool water with a hand or elbow, therefore, if a baby has appeared in the house, a children's immersion thermometer to measure the temperature is essential.
There are classic instruments for measuring - mercury, alcohol, oil. These are budget options. The disadvantage of such thermometers is that you need to wait a while to correctly determine the temperature.
Main selection criteria:
- Reliability. It is best if the case is unbreakable and waterproof.
- Fullness. Priority is alcohol or oil.
- External attractiveness. Often, children's water thermometers are made in the form of animal figures - dogs, fish, hippos. In this case, you can measure the temperature, and the new toy will delight the baby.
Probe thermometer
When buying an immersion thermometer, many opt for a device with a probe. Such a device is universal in everyday life and in cooking, where the range of measured temperatures reaches +100 degrees. According to the price category, even the most economical hostess can afford such a meter. There is a wide choice from budget options to the premium segment from well-known manufacturers.
Electronic temperature meter
This device is considered a favorite, it has a large screen and large numbers, a diverse range of models. Very accurate and fast in measurements,instantly determines the temperature of the water. The devices have an additional option - an indicator in the form of a “hot”, “cold”, “normal” icon, which helps to quickly navigate in the optimal temperature regime. The disadvantage of such a device is the high price, so not everyone can afford the electronic version.
Universal (for water and air)
This type of thermometer can be used both to measure the temperature of water and the surrounding air. It has a wide range of prices - from budget options to expensive models.
Aquarium
No house with its own fauna can do without such a thermometer, it is necessary daily to measure the temperature in aquariums. There are electronic models and simple ones with a measuring scale - a very affordable option.
In order to choose the right immersion thermometer, you need to know exactly in which area it will be used. Otherwise, the money will be wasted, and the thing that is unnecessary in the household will litter the home.
