FAQs & help topics
Recalibration
Why is it necessary to re-calibrate my thermometer (hydrometer)?
How often do I have to re-calibrate? Suggested calibration intervals?
How do I choose calibration temperatures?
Thermometer terminology and use
Total Immersion.......Partial Immersion..... what do these terms mean?
How do I rejoin mercury separations? Instructions in English & Espaņol
Using a total immersion thermometer only partially immersed
Using a partial immersion thermometer in condition of total immersion
NEW - Using a partial immersion thermometer incorrectly immersed...
NIST Traceability
What does 'NIST traceability' mean? What's needed to confer NIST traceability to a measurement device?
What is the "traceability chain"?
What is "True Mass"? What is "Conventional Mass"? Mass calibration (metrology) terms explained in plain English.
Hydrometers
Helpful hints for accurate hydrometer readings
ThermoProbe digital thermometers
ThermoProbe cable & sensor replacement and calibration instructions (in English & en Espaņol)
ThermoProbe calibration intervals: API recommendations
Have other questions? Call us. Technical questions: Jeff Kelly, Technical Director 800-713-6647 x 207
ICL Calibration Laboratories, Inc.
1501 Decker Avenue, Suite 118, Stuart, Florida 34994 USA