feffanoose Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Hi all~I'm new here, been reading for a few days now~what a great board!!! Very helpful!!! I have a question about my thermometer. It looks to me like there is a bubble in the mercury (if this is what candy thermometers use) and I'm wondering if it is supposed to be there? If it is, what line do I use to get the correct temp? Its close to the top of the mercury but its a very even opening, I hope I'm making sense. Any thoughts? Thanx!!! Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGirl Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Is the liquid in the thermometer red? Cuz if so it's not mercury -- I don't even know if mercury thermometers are even sold anymore.Are you positive you have a bubble or maybe just some reflection off the glass so it looks like a gap in the fluid? Sounds crazy, but I've glanced at a thermometer wrong before and thought there was a bubbleIf/when you have the time or money -- consider investing in a digital thermometer -- much more accurate (and precise) readings.Hope that helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feffanoose Posted March 28, 2007 Author Share Posted March 28, 2007 Its a gap in the fluid, its been there since I got it. The fluid is blue. I didnt think they used mercury anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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