ThomasTraceable Kangaroo Thermometer, 7.5" Probe Length, -58 to 572 degree F, -50 to 300 degree C,4430

Love it. Finally a real thermometer. I have had aquariums most of my life and have thrown away a lot of money on the electronic thermometers from pet stores that a so cheaply made that they don't usually last more than a few months. The old "mercury in the glass" ones tend to be ok, but hard to read.Now that I know what a REAL thermometer is like I'll never go back. This product is awesome, and so easy to use. And of course, the supplier is quick and the price is good especially when you consider the quality.

Purchased this traceable thermometer to check on incubator (GQF 1588) temperature accuracy. I was suspicious due to poor hatches that maybe something was off with the GQF temperature readouts. Using this Thomas Thermometer I found that temps were lower in two of the three incubators I was using than was was being reported by the built in GQF temp controller. In one incubator's built in temp readout which I had steady at 99.6 F this Traceable Thermometer reported 98.1 F . This particular incubator had been used for 6 seasons.Using this Thermometer I was able to adjust the temperature in the incubator close to the recommended 99.5F for chickens. I had to set the actual temp controller that is built into the incubator to a much higher temp setting to achieve this. I've been having much better hatches as a result.One thing I've noted about this comparative temp testing with the GQF 1588. The older the incubator, the more inaccurate the temperature readout on the built in controller.The short of it is.. for the money, the Thomas Traceable Kangaroo Thermometer is a good tool to have when it comes to hatching chicks.

The meter works great but the quality control is not good. I purchased 5 and one of them doesn't function well.

This thermostat is very good ,easy to use has celsius and faranheit , it is accurate and reliable , I use it for refrigeration ,heating , air conditioning recommend it fits nicely in my overalls top pocket.

Accurate and fast reading. Rather cheaply made but works great.

I got two of this Kangaroo Thermometers, I been using them on a cold environment, and they work good. Now, I try one on a oven and plastic's probe melts, I been re-looking for a warnings on user's manual and NOTHING says regarding hot environment and the probe. It only have a sticker on the prove that warns "Do Not Immerse Probe Handle or Cable in Liquid"I called the manufacturer, Control Co. and their distributor Thomas Scientific, got no warranty answer.Hopefully Amazon can do it.Thomas Traceable Kangaroo Thermometer, 7.5" Probe Length, -58 to 572 degree F, -50 to 300 degree C

I have worked in several labs and I use these thermometers often. The are a great value for the price. Nothing too fancy but still has a lot of features and great accuracy. They also come with a calibration certification. These are my go to thermometers for general lab use.

Another reviewer mentioned the on/off button is easy to activate and run down battery. He is 100% correct. Mine arrived powered on when I removed from the shipping box. The unit itself works great and is a great value for a certified instrument. But remove the battery when not in use. Or make sure you have new batteries with you.