Can I use a meat thermometer in place for a candy thermometer when makeing peanut brittle?
Q. For a few days, I've been looking for a candy or sugar thermometer because my chemistry class is making peanut brittle (YUM,YUM!!!). However, no matter how many stores I've been to, I cannot find one. Just recently, I've noticed that my teacher's candy thermometer looks somewhat like a meat thermometer, but it clearly says candy thermometer in the front. Can I use a meat thermometer in place of the candy thermometer? If not, are there any other replacements for a candy or sugar thermometer that are in everyday household convenient reach? These are the following stores that I've been to: Albetson's Target Stater Bros Henry's and a few no-name specialty stores I have a Harry and David's near my house. Would they possibly have one???
Asked by SURVIVALsp1 - Wed Jun 6 00:27:55 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The increments the temperature is stated in on a meat thermometer are not small enough to replace a candy thermometer! You need to be really precise in order not to burn the peanut brittle! Try Bed Bath and Beyond, or linens n things! They will have it, or Williams Sonoma. Although I got mine from Wal-Mart years ago, and have seen them many times in Kroger as well!
Answered by Prince of uen orn wa - Wed Jun 6 00:59:48 2007

What is the temp of the thermometer at 1 min? How long to reach 15 degree F?
Q. A thermometer is removed from a room where the temperature is 70 degrees F and is taken outside, where the air temperature is 10 degrees F. After one-half minute the thermometer reads 55 degrees F. What is the reading of the thermometer at t = 1 min? How long will it take for the thermometer to reach 15 degrees F?
Asked by the last - Wed Sep 12 11:09:11 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Use Newton's Law of Cooling: T = T(environment) + (T(initial) - T(environment)) * e^(-r * t) where T = current temp T(environment) = 10 T(initial) = 70 r = rate of cooling t = time You know that after t = .5 min, T = 55. Plug these values in and solve for r: 55 = 10 + (70 - 10) * e^(-.5r) 45 = (60) * e^(-.5r) .75 = e^(-.5r) <- take the natural log of both sides -.288 = -.5r >>> r = .575 Now that you know r, solve for T at t=1min: T = 10 + (70 - 10) * e^(-.575*1) T = 10 + 60 * .563 >>> T = 43.8 degrees Likewise solve for t when T=15 15 = 10 + (70 - 10) * e^(-.575t) 5 = 60e^(-.575t) .0833 = e^(-.575t) <- take the natural log of both sides -2.49 = -.575t >>> t = 4.32 min
Answered by Scruff - Wed Sep 12 14:29:26 2007

What if the candy thermometer has a little crack at the bottom, will it still work?
Q. My mother and I are making seafoam, but our candy thermometer is cracked a little at the bottom. Will the thermometer still work? My mother and I are making seafoam, but our candy thermometer is cracked a little at the bottom. Will the thermometer still work? Thanks to all who help!
Asked by Nik =]] - Mon Dec 3 13:56:17 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Crack is whack! No crack!
Answered by chuck - Mon Dec 3 14:18:40 2007

Can you use a meat thermometer to gauge the temperature of a liquid?
Q. I have started baking my own bread and they suggest using a liquid thermometer to measure the temperature of the water you mix with the yeast. All I could find was a thermometer that seems designed for measuring meat. Is it okay to use that?
Asked by ldahlke - Sat Nov 17 23:41:39 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yes you can use a meat thermometer. Just make sure its caliberated right. To do this you either place it a bowl of ice water, and set it to 32F or boil the water and set it to 212F. Meat therms have a skewer like probe used to temp meats, but they are mainly a general use therm. Pro chefs in restaurants use them to temp everything, whether cold or hot. Hope this helps. Candy therms register higher temps, usually starting around 100F, since candy making and sugar reach a higher temps than most meats, or any hot food for that matter.
Answered by baker271974 - Sat Nov 17 23:51:26 2007

What is the best baby thermometer that takes temperatures quickly?
Q. I don't care about price. My 13 month old will scream until he throws up when I try to take his temperature. I need a reliable baby thermometer. We have one that is a binky and it doesn't work. We have one that goes in the ear, it doesn't work. We have one the hospital gave us, and it works but it takes forever. I would prefer not to use a rectal thermometer. I have heard that the ear thermometers were only for older children and adults. I know from experience that they don't work on babies. They used to say that my kids' temps were 96 degrees sometimes.
Asked by TRUE PATRIOT - Tue Nov 28 19:43:49 2006 - - 6 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Here's one from Wal-Mart that seems to work pretty well. It has some good reviews on it so I'm guessing it's what you're looking for. It doesn't go in their mouth or under their arm, it goes directly on the forehead. Hope this helps :-)
Answered by CelebrateMeHome - Tue Nov 28 19:48:56 2006

what kind of thermometer should I use?
Q. I want to make a recipe and I need to deep fry it. It says the oil needs to be at 350 F. I don't have a thermometer to measure this, but i don't know what kind I should buy.
Asked by Maria - Thu Jun 5 22:26:35 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You should be able to find either a glass tube thermometer with a clip to hold it in the pan or a dial with a rod coming out that clips or can be held in the fat for 4-5 bucks at Wal-Mart or Target. Just be sure to check the temperature range - there are candy thermometers that look similar and only go up to about 250F you can also test it fat temp without a thermometer by cutting some bread into 1/2" cubes. Watch the surface of the oil/fat for turbulance showing heat convection and toss the bread in the fat. It should brown in about a minute. Too fast or if the fat is smoking and it is too hot and heavier things will not be cooked inside. Too slow and the bread and whatever you cook will absorb a lot of grease.
Answered by mike1942f - Thu Jun 5 22:35:57 2008

At what temp will an alcohol thermometer in *F read the same temp as a thermometer w/a *C scale?
Q. "Alcohol thermometers can measure temperatures in the range of -100*F - 200*F. Determine the temperature at which an alcohol thermometer with a Fahrenheit scale will read the same number as a thermometer with a Celsius scale." I have no idea, anybody have an answer? Thanks!
Asked by John - Sun Oct 21 23:47:41 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The formulas to determine Fahrenheit and Celsius are as follows: F = 9C/5 + 32 C = 5/9(F - 32) Where F = -40, C also = -40. These formulas come in handy, so it's good to memorize them.
Answered by la_lunatic_pandora - Sun Oct 21 23:57:40 2007

How to fake a fever with an ear thermometer?
Q. I know, I should go to school, yadayada, this isn't for school, this is for the weekend. I don't want to go on a trip with my step-father. I've been feeling really tired so I don't really have to fake feeling bad, but my mom doesn't want to let me stay home from the trip without a fever, and she uses the ear thermometer, digital. Does anyone have any ideas on how to fake the digital ear thermometer while being watched take my temperature?
Asked by Charlie - Wed Jan 28 05:21:48 2009 - - 4 Answers - 1 Comments

A. absolutely not, thats impossble. grow up, grin and bear it sweetie, there are worse things youll have to do in life while tired.
Answered by electric rhythm - Wed Jan 28 05:24:24 2009

Where should the thermometer be in relation to the heater in a 25 gallon tank?
Q. Hi! I have a 25 gallon aquarium with a heater. I was wondering where is the best best spot to place the thermometer? Currently, the heater is at one end of the tank along the back wall (as that is the only place it will fit with the hood) and the thermometer is at the same end, but on the front wall. Am I just measuring the temperature at that end of the tank, and the other end could be cooler, or is the heat probably the same throughout? Thanks!
Asked by Christmas is gone already?!? - Wed Oct 7 09:15:04 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. A lot will depend on how much water flow you have in your tank. Where you have it is most likely fine, but if you are curious, move the thermometer to the far side of the tank and let it sit there for a while to equilibrate and take a reading. It should read the same as where it is now.
Answered by Birdman - Wed Oct 7 09:46:33 2009

How do i make the thermometer register higher while in my mouth?
Q. To trick the nurse or my mom into staying home from school, how do i make the thermometer register higher then my actual temperature while being in my mouth? Cough? Breath hard? Lick it? What?
Asked by Black Belt - Sun Sep 21 21:39:31 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. lol that's hilarious kid XD soak some kind of metal (a coin would work) in hot water and put it in your mouth before your temp. is taken. (it helps if you drink something hot too ;P)
Answered by Rachael - Sun Sep 21 21:51:37 2008

What is the best, safest and most accurate thermometer to use on a baby?
Q. I know there are a bunch of thermometers on the market, my wife and I are currently using a stick thermometer to measure our infants temperature, she has fevers quite often these days, mainly due to teething, and we find it really difficult to get an accurate measurement. Any other parents have any suggestions?
Asked by Oliver P - Mon Feb 16 12:19:16 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. A baby ear thermometer is by far the most gently and accurate way to take a child's temperature. While I am not a doctor, I'd stay away from glass thermometers and rectal temperature readings, especially on a child that moves around a lot. While Temporal scanners are wonderful, they are on the expensive side. I highly recommend using a Infra-Red baby ear thermometer. They take the temperature in under 2 seconds, and before the child has realized you are trying to do something, you have an accurate reading taking using an infra-red bean against the inner ear. The built in history on most baby ear thermometers is also useful when monitoring a child's fever. Take care of that little bundle. Love Barbara
Answered by Barbara E - Mon Feb 16 12:52:29 2009

How do I use an oven thermometer?
Q. I have just bought an oven thermometer and I'm not really sure how to use it. More specifically I want to know where I should stick it in the oven when I'm baking . And also, how quickly does it adjust to the current temperature? Is the temperature displayed really the current temperature of my oven?
Asked by reya - Wed Apr 30 22:20:26 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Things You ll Need: Meats Meat Thermometers Oven Thermometers Pot Holders Roasting Pans Roasting Racks Step1 Push the meat thermometer into the thickest section of the meat you are cooking before you place the meat in the oven. Step2 Make sure the thermometer is not touching bone, but is embedded deeply in the meat itself. Step3 Put the meat in the oven at the recommended temperature. Step4 Leave the meat thermometer in the meat throughout the cooking process. Step5 Check the meat thermometer as soon as the recommended cooking time for the cut of meat you are preparing is almost finished. The reading on the thermometer - check the levels for the kind of meat you are cooking - will indicate when the meat is cooked… [cont.]
Answered by sugar candy - Wed Apr 30 22:48:47 2008

At what temp will an alcohol thermometer w/a F scale read the same # as a thermomemter w/a celsius scale?
Q. "Alcohol thermometers can measure temperatures in the range of -100*F - 200*F. Determine the temperature at which an alcohol thermometer with a Fahrenheit scale will read the same number as a thermometer with a Celsius scale." I have no idea, anybody have an answer? Thanks!
Asked by John - Sun Oct 21 23:07:47 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The conversion formula from deg C to deg F is F = 9/5C + 32. You are asking at what temperature the numerical reading in deg F is the same as that for deg C, that is, where F = C. It is then a matter of setting up the equation 9/5C + 32 = C and solving for C. The answer is the two scales will read the same number at -40 deg F or C. You will get the same result if you use the conversion from deg C to deg F, namely, 5/9(F - 32) = C and use the equation F = 5/9(F - 32)
Answered by devilsadvocate1728 - Mon Oct 22 03:05:02 2007

What is the best kind of thermometer to measure the temperature of the hot water at my tap?
Q. I need to know what kind of thermometer will give me the best measurement of temperature of the water from my hot water heater, and where I'd find one. The electric water heater in my apartment doesn't seem to perform too well; in my city, the maxiumum temperature for a hot water heater is 120F, and I want to see what mine is producing. Thanks!
Asked by dances with unicorns - Tue Oct 2 13:57:29 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Just get one of those dial type meat thermometers. It only has to go up to about 180 F and those do. Really scalding water is about 140F so that is a standard thermometer that will hit where you want. They are cheap and are sold in most home goods stores and a lot of supermarkets. As a start, take a look at the aqua-stat setting on your water heater to see whether it is set to a number like 120. That will give you an initial guide.
Answered by Rich Z - Tue Oct 2 14:02:57 2007

Is there a difference bewteen a basal thermometer and a traditional thermometer?
Q. I have purchased several digital thermometers over the years and they are always wrong. I would rather purchase a higher end hospital type or ear thermometer. Would these work the same for ovulation prediction?
Asked by sadiebaby - Tue Jun 24 18:18:23 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Basal thermometers are more accurate (to 100th of a degree). I ordered one on line and it was only about $10 and took 3 days to get to me. It works great so I don;t think you need to worry about spending a lot of money on one. Try looking at early-pregnancy-tests.com .
Answered by Hot hairstylist - Tue Jun 24 21:29:02 2008

Is there a difference between a chicken thermometer and a beef thermometer?
Q. I need to know if there's a difference between a chicken thermometer and a beef thermometer.
Asked by Jen M is not 20 - Sun Dec 28 16:30:55 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. NO the thermometer can't tell if it's a chicken, or a roast, or a piece of fish.
Answered by Alexis - Sun Dec 28 16:41:42 2008

If a recipe calls for a sugar thermometer,do I have to use it?
Q. I have to get a sugar solution to 119C,is there anyway I can judge?? or where would i get a thermometer?
Asked by Tea and Cake - Wed Mar 12 12:53:50 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. 119 C is known as "soft ball" in sugar boiling. It's used for making fondants and fudge. In the good old days, before sugar thermometers, we would test for this by having a saucer of very cold water and letting a tiny drop of the sugar fall into it off the end of a spoon. When the correct temperature is reached it will form a soft ball which will flatten on removal from the water. The higher the temperature rises, the firmer the ball, till it reaches the "Firm Ball" stage The names for the various stages are (temperatures in F not C which I can remember better. Just halve them, roughly) "Thread" 230-234 deg F (for making centres for choc.liqueurs) "Soft Ball" 235-245 deg F (fondants & fudge) "Hard ball" 245-265 deg F (caramels and… [cont.]
Answered by Veronica Alicia - Wed Mar 12 13:08:44 2008

What is the correct way to calibrate a thermometer with Ice water?
Q. I hear and read different things. I use ice water, but does the type of cup matter? Paper, Plastic, Glass, or Styrofoam. How much ice to water do I need? Do I really have to use crushed ice? What else liquid can I use? If I have a drink like lemonade or Iced Tea with ice, can I use it to calibrate? I'm a cook and use a digital thermometer. How bout unsweetened iced tea?
Asked by Chefnate808 - Mon Feb 16 06:46:56 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The method described previously is OK, but not "any liquid". If you have a sweetened beverage like iced tea or lemonade, the sugar will change the freeze/melt point. So will salt or any other soluble substance. Your most accurate fluid would be distilled water, but tap water will get you close enough for average work. Once the thermometer has been in the ice water for a couple of minutes, it should read 32 degrees Fahrenheit or 0 Celsius. With a digital thermometer, follow the manufacturer's directions to calibrate it. With an analog device, hold the calibrating nut under the dial with a small wrench or pliers, and turn the bezel (outer ring of the dial) until the needle points to 32 - KEEP the end of the thermometer probe in the ice… [cont.]
Answered by WILL - Mon Feb 16 11:13:16 2009

How does a pop up thermometer used in cooking turkeys work?
Q. The melting point of an alloy can be altered by changing the composition. Certain organic materials have also been developed for the same purpose. Shown below is a simplified diagram of the pop-up thermometer used in cooking turkeys. Describe how this thermometer works.
Asked by Francis - Mon Jun 22 15:06:53 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The black material at the tip, whatever it is, is holding the plunger down against the compressed spring. When that material softens enough, it releases the plunger, the spring pushes the plunger up, and out it pops. .
Answered by billrussell42 - Mon Jun 22 16:11:26 2009

How can I take my temperature without a thermometer?
Q. I happen to not have a thermometer right now and need to get one! What are other alternative or primitive ways I can tell that I have a fever?
Asked by Mamabunny - Tue Feb 17 17:11:41 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yes, I don't see any other way. Place your palm across your forehead to get an approximate temperature.
Answered by Misaki - Sat Feb 21 07:50:59 2009