Thermometers

Exergen Temporal Artery Thermometer MODEL# 2000C

The TemporalScanner Thermometer is a totally non-invasive system with advanced infrared technology providing maximum ease of use with quick, consistently accurate measurements. Advanced, patented technology measures temperatures with a gentle stroke across the forehead. The TemporalScanner Thermometer has been clinically tested for accuracy compared to rectal thermometers and temperature sensors inserted in the heart during course of patient treatment and accepted for use in major hospitals, making it the ideal thermometer for use with newborns, infants, children or adults. The TemporalScanner has patented software, providing arterial heat balance. This unique process determines temperature by accurately measuring the balance between the tissues warming from arterial blood and tissues cooling (warming) caused by heat loss (gain) to the environment.

• Gentle Stroke of Forehead captures naturally emitted heat from skin over temporal artery
• Red LED lights and soft beep indicate correct scan
• Takes 1,000 readings per second, selecting the most accurate
• Arterial Heat Balance computers the correct temperature

Rating: (out of 91 reviews)

List Price: $ 99.99
Price: $ 26.26

Oregon Scientific THT312 Wired Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer and Clock

Oregon Scientifics’ THT312 Digital Clock with Thermometer conveniently displays the time, indoor temperature and outdoor temperature via an easy-to-read LCD display. This unit features a 10 foot weather resistant probe which monitors outdoor temperature for display to the main unit. A convenient LED backlight provides easy viewing in all conditions. This compact unit can be wall mounted or displayed on a desk top or shelf.

• Indoor/outdoor thermometer and digital clock with large easy-to-read LCD display
• Monitors indoor temperatures from 32 degrees F to 122 degrees F
• 10-foot weather-resistant cable with probe monitors outdoor temperature
• Wall mount or display on desktop or shelf; 2 AAA batteries required
• Measures 4-1/2 by 2-1/2 by 3/4 inches

Rating: (out of 37 reviews)

List Price: $ 19.99
Price: $ 12.22

Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer with ExacTemp Technology

Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer with Exclusive ExacTemp Technology. Pre-Warmed tip ensures temperature accuracy. Guidance System confirms secure position for accurate readings.Designed to give you some peace of mind when your child comes down with a fever, the Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer with ExacTemp Technology has all the features you could ever want in a thermometer. Used by more doctors’ offices than any other infrared thermometer brand, the Thermoscan features a pre-warmed tip that improves accuracy, a unique guidance system that ensures precise results, and infrared technology that takes your child’s temperature in seconds.
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Model #IRT-4520 CategoryInfrared Dimensions9.06 x 6.85 x 3.54 inches ColorBlue/White Warranty60 days
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LF-40 Ear Thermometer Lens Filters Ear Thermometers Deliver Most Precise Readings
If you are the parent of a young child, you probably know all too well that the average baby gets seven fevers a year. Clinical studies prove that ear thermometers reflect changes in core body temperature faster than oral thermometers and more accurately than rectal or temple measurements. Rectal temperatures lag behind changes in core body temperature, so they are not always a reliable indicator. Temple and underarm measurements take skin temperatures, not core body temperatures, so they can be influenced by external factors such as sweating or drafts. Likewise, oral temperatures can be influenced by external factors such as drinking, eating, and breathing. The eardrum, however, shares its blood supply with the temperature control center of the brain, so changes in body temperature are reflected sooner and more accurately in the ear than in other places. Pre-warmed Tip and Guidance System Ensure Accuracy Every Time
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• Professional accuracy. Flashing light and beep confirm positioning.
• On-Off button for easy control. Memory function stores 8 readings.
• Soft, flexible tip with filter detector. Lens Filter ejector for easy removal.
• Oral, rectal or underarm use
• Includes: 2 AA batteries – 21 lens filters and cap

Rating: (out of 40 reviews)

List Price: $ 59.99
Price: $ 59.99

Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer with ExacTemp Technology Reviews

Review by Baivab Mitra:

Bought this couple of weeks back consequent to my son developing high fever and which fluctuated considerably. This caused the Red Cross .00 digital thermometer useless as it takes approx. a minute (under armpits) to record temparature. Our doctor advised us to buy Braun based ear thermometer.

First off – there are quite a models available. After taking to doctor and doing research – the 2 new models are IRT 4520 and IRT 4020. These are EXACT copies (all functionality) like their PRO 4000 versions! The ExacTemp feature has a pre-heated tip which is more comfortable for the ear. The older models (PRO 3000) is about , but uses lithium batteries and I don’t think has pre-heated tip.

Has a “sort of” battery meter. Starts to show – that battery’s low, flashing means – will effect results. (Very good)

Usage: Switch on, place tip (with tip cover, without cover, doesn’t work), push START and WITHIN TWO SECONDS you get the temperature. Slightly hold the ear in order to place the tip INTO THE EAR HOLE to get best INTERNAL EAR CANAL reading. The readings are stored for access later – total 8 memory readings. Auto shut-off: 60 sec.

The storage is into a white canister type case, which has HORIZONTAL standing (not good – as VERTICAL standing would have been better or if provided ALSO – good).

The given 21 nos. of lens caps are very little. Thankfully, the whole package of lens caps goes INSIDE the thermometer case, storing them together. I have put a Clorex cloth inside the case and into which I push the thermometer, this disinfects my cap and keeps the thermometer disinfected. (Just remember to change the cloth occasionally)

Size-wise it’s a bit thick and thus slightly problematic to carry along but due to it’s accuracy/etc. worth the hassle.

The ejector is very useful. Just press it and the lens cap is THROWN forward. Be careful, it’s literally EJECTED out. (Point towards garbage can – I hit my wife’s nose…;)

Note: If you get covers for the PRO 4xxx series – you can use it with IRT 4520. That’s very good. The batteries are regular AA series and last a bit. The IRT 4020 has 1 extra feature – has a protective plastic cap covering the disposable lens caps. That’s actually very useful. So, if you get 4520 and 4020 at approx. the same price, I would opt for 4020.

There are some calibrations possible, but advice you NOT to do so. If you keep pressing the I/O button even after OFF, then you can switch between Celcius/Farenheit settings. You can set the optimal temperature of the tip, define ambient room temp, etc – Keep i/o button pressed, after OFF starts to FLASH, there will be loud beep – immediately release the I/O button. Then keep pressing (short presses) of the I/O to switch.

Note: ALTHOUGH NOT STATED, IT’S ADVISABLE to have the thermometer calibrated professionally *KAZ, in US* annually.

Weight – about 8 oz.

Any diff. between ExacTemp and non-Exac?

Yes – the pre-heated tip.

Any diff. btw the Professional (+0) and this?

NONE in functionality, the PRO’s just more heavy duty, with anti-theft features, base-station, etc. (all sold as accessories)

Any diff. btw this and the “Compact” one?

Yes – this has ExacTemp, has Memory functions, overall – quicker.

Does the PRO series lens cover fit?

Yes

Difference with IRT 4520 and IRT 4020?

IRT 4020 has a protective cover ON top of lens cover. IRT 4020 – difficult to buy. Pro 4xxx series REPLICATES IRT 4520, not IRT 4020.

How accurate?

Very accurate. I compared with mercury-based prof. thermometers.

Usage tips?

Use the SAME ear (you’ll notice each ear records diff. temp)

Hold the ear slightly up, push gently the tip INSIDE and press “Start”

Can I use it “orally”, rectum, arm-pits?

I don’t think so, it’s gonna be difficult, the tip’s designed for ears. Although stated possible – can’t imagine how.

Any features I would have liked?

Yes, the following:

(a) Memory feature has the date/time included

(b) The memory feature has the LEFT ear and RIGHT ear set. (i.e. 2*8 memory locations, at least)

(c) Ability to switch off the BEEP

(d) A 2nd. display where the “Start” button is to see the temp. immediately (priority – low)

(e) More thin – the overall product

(f) Lens covers are very costly

(g) The case should be able to STAND, not lying down only

Review by mom with kids:

easy to use, however, screen does not light up so when you take temperature in the middle of the night (which if you have kids is all the time), you still need to turn on a light to read – a major shortcoming in my opinion

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Taylor Classic Instant-Read Pocket Thermometer

Instant read 0 F to 220 F. Shatterproof plastic lens. Exclusive Safe T Set recalibration feature. Convenient pocket case. Durable stainless steel stem. NSF approved.This thermometer instantly ascertains the temperature of foods, whether they’re on the buffet line or being cooked. Its 1-inch dial, protected by a shatterproof plastic lens, displays temperatures from 0 to 220 degrees F. The thermometer comes with a pocket case and has a 5-inch stainless-steel stem. Should it seem to be off kilter, the thermometer can be recalibrated by twisting the hexagonal hub beneath the dial with pliers. –Fred Brack

• 1-inch dial instantly displays temperatures from 0 to 220 degrees F
• Dial is protected by a shatterproof plastic lens
• Thermometer can be recalibrated by twisting hexagonal hub with pliers
• Pocket case included
• 5-inch stainless-steel stem

Rating: (out of 69 reviews)

List Price: $ 9.99
Price: $ 1.99

Taylor Classic Instant-Read Pocket Thermometer Reviews

Review by Frank Lynch:

There may be better instant read thermometers out there, but this has always done the trick for me, whether it’s testing the water in baking bread or quickly finding out whether a roast is done. Its slender needle goes into hunks of meat quickly, and the whole thing is light enough that, if you are concerned that your burgers on the grill are properly cooked, you can easily put this in your pocket as you head to the back yard. Small note of caution for other dummies like me: the dial is under a plastic window, and so the whole thing should not go -in- the oven. For that, you want a meat thermoeter with a glass face.

Review by Manish Laxmikant:

Everyone talks about how convenient, versatile and simple this little thing is. It’s great.

Information you might wonder about, and my coffee method:

- Size: It’s about the length of a ball-point pen, and comes with a holder that looks like one. The head is about the size of a quarter.

- Speed: The needle moves a lot faster than the liquid in a candy thermometer. Instant-read it’s not, unless you mean that you can instantly read the temperature after the needle stops moving. But it’s still pretty fast, and as you see the needle slow down, you get a pretty good idea of where it’s going to stop. Kind of like knowing where you’ll stop when you hit the brakes. So, it gets more useful as you get used to it.

- Accuracy: I tried it with boiling water, and with an ice-water mix that had been shaken around. It’s pretty accurate – accurate enough for most uses.

- Coffee: I use it mostly for making French pressed coffee. If you put boiling water in coffee grinds, you will likely get a bitter brew. I pick the pot right before it reaches a boil and use this little device to read 205 degrees F. Drop the water into a french press containing coarse grounds, and four minutes later you have excellent coffee. Thanks to this little guy I discovered that eyeballing the water in the kettle is not a good way to figure out the right temperature.

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Exergen Temporal Artery Thermometer 1 ea

Accurate Temperature With A Gentle Forehead Scan.
More accurate than ear*
At least as accurate as rectal**
Method of choice of premier hospitals
Use on sleeping child or with ear infection
No probe covers
Recommended for the entire family
Professional Technology For Parents…patented Arterial Heat Balance provides the breakthrough:
Gentle stroke of forehead captures naturally emitted heat from skin over temporal artery .
Red LED lights and soft beep indicate correct scan.
Takes 1,000 readings per second, selecting the most accurate.
Arterial Heat Balance computes the correct temperature.
Why the Temporal Artery?
Directly connected to the heart via the carotid artery.
Has the constant blood flow needed for accurate measurement.
Safest, most convenient, and comfortable place to measure temperature.
“We measured the temperature with each of these two thermometers on children and compared the reading to the rectal temperature, which is generally considered the standard. Essentially we found that by every measure that we used, the temporal artery thermometer was more accurate than the tympanic.” ~ David Greenes, M.D., Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School: National Public Radio interview
“…may even prove to be better than taking rectal temperature.” ~ Shari Roan, LA Times
“The TemporalScanner is the magic wand you’ve been waiting for ~ Working Mother, Feb 2002
A better thermometer for your child…just ask your pediatrician
“I would highly recommend it to anyone.” ~ Barry W. McGraw, MD – Pediatrician
“This is brand new…It’s neat! It’s rocket science!” ~ Mark Widome, MD – Pediatrician on NBC’s Today Show
TAT-2000C Home Model
9 Volt battery included
*Harvard Medical School Study
**Hospital for Sick Children Study
Made in USA.

• Gentle Stroke of Forehead captures naturally emitted heat from skin over temporal artery!
• Red LED lights and soft beep indicate correct scan!
• Takes 1,000 readings per second, selecting the most accurate!
• Arterial Heat Balance computers the correct temperature!
• Method of choice of Premier Hospitals – Recommended by physicians.

Rating: (out of 13 reviews)

List Price: $ 69.99
Price: $ 27.27

MOBI Digital Ultra Thermometer

MOBI’s Infrared Digital Thermometer can be used to measure body temperature from the ear shaft or forehead. It also works to measure the temperature of your surrounding environment and objects. The thermometer is designed with the most up-to-date technology. Measuring the temperature at a rapid count of 512 times per second and conducts intelligent analysis to produce accurate results within 1 second. The easy and sanitary design eliminates the need for covers and the hassle of buying replacement covers. Waterproof tip design can be cleaned easily with a damp clothe or with alcohol swabs.

• Measures body temperature from the ear or forehead and gives accurate reading in just two seconds
• Features a unique human voice call-out feature when desired and mini flashlight for night time use without disturbing sleep
• Comes with memory records that last 20 readings and large easy-to-read LCD display with backlight
• Displays temperature in Fahrenheit and Celsius
• Quick clean surface with no covers required

Rating: (out of 27 reviews)

List Price: $ 29.95
Price: $ 19.51

MOBI Digital Ultra Thermometer Reviews

Review by M. Lowe:

I love that you can use this product on the forehead or in the ear. It’s true that it gives varying readings, but any thermometer will do that depending on where it’s placed on the forehead or angled in the ear canal. I always take 3 readings and go from there.

You are not supposed to take readings in the ear on infants less than 6 months old (their ear canals are not angled right), so the forehead/temporal setting is way cool.

I work in a pediatrician’s office and use a popular competing ear-only thermometer, I’ve found it gives varying readings as well. It just depends on placement.

My 21 month old was wary of this at first, but after a few times of using it, he loves it. He WANTS me to take his temperature whenever he sees it.

I also like the other features: backlit display, talking readout, 30 reading memory with date/time, flashlight, room temperature reading, and that it needs no probe covers.

Review by David Mansfield:

This looked like an excellent product – just what we needed for our preemie twins, but we could never get verifiable results. Check their temp 3 times, get three different results. I even tried it on myself several times. In the ear seemed to possibly work, but their ears are too tiny to that, plus they tend to move a lot.

The features are great and it’s a good size/shape for easy usage. I just can’t use a product for my kids I can’t trust.

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Taylor 9842 Commercial Waterproof Digital Thermometer

Digital Thermometers Probes – Temperature Instruments Type: Pocket Digital Thermometer Display Type: LCD Minimum Temperature (°F): -60 Maximum Temperature (°F): 300

• Waterproof digital thermometer ensures foods are cooked
• Stainless-steel stem; antibacterial storage and carrying sleeve
• Readout measures roast temperatures instantly
• Temperature range of -40 to 450 degrees F
• 5-3/4 inches long; 1-year warranty

Rating: (out of 149 reviews)

List Price: $ 18.99
Price: $ 11.24

Taylor 9842 Commercial Waterproof Digital Thermometer Reviews

Review by doctorsirena:

This thermometer works fine for all my kitchen tasks. I wanted one thermometer to use for everything – yeast, yogurt, candy, meat, and this does the job. Pluses: seems to be accurate, waterproof (easy to wash), auto shut-off, wide temperature range, small for easy storage. Minuses: it does take several seconds to read the final temp, the on-off button is kind of small, cannot be left in the oven (in a turkey, for example). Overall, I give it 5 stars.

Review by Mary Jo Sminkey:

I love this little thermometer. It reaches a reading within 10 seconds or so, and is accurate over a great temperature range. I use it for all kinds of things…checking my water to proof yeast, meat temperatures, candy, chocolate, and even to check the ambient temperature. It has a nice protective cover and is small and easy to store. I simply could not cook without this little helper beside me.

UPDATE: I’ve had this thermometer for almost 2 years now and it is still going strong! Seems to be very durable and has great battery life.

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Exergen temporal thermometer

Accurate temperature with a gentle forehead scan.
Method of choice of Premier Hospitals.

Use on sleeping infant, or child with ear infection.

Recommended for the whole family.

No probe covers required.

More accurate than ear – Harvard Medical School study.

At least as accurate as rectal – Hospital for Sick Children study.

Protected by 11 US patents, made in USA.
Silver Ion Antimicrobial Head – Imbeded silver destroys bacteria (Including E. Coli), mold, mildew, and fungi – Naturally and safely.
9V Battery included.

Recommended by physicians.

The TemporalScanner Thermometer is a totally non-invasive system with advanced infrared technology providing maximum ease of use with quick, consistently accurate measurements. Advanced, patented technology measures temperatures with a gentle stroke across the forehead. The TemporalScanner Thermometer has been clinically tested for accuracy compared to rectal thermometers and temperature sensors inserted in the heart during course of patient treatment and accepted for use in major hospitals, making it the ideal thermometer for use with newborns, infants, children or adults. The TemporalScanner has patented software, providing arterial heat balance. This unique process determines temperature by accurately measuring the balance between the tissues warming from arterial blood and tissues cooling (warming) caused by heat loss (gain) to the environment.

• Gentle Stroke of Forehead captures naturally emitted heat from skin over temporal artery
• Red LED lights and soft beep indicate correct scan
• Takes 1,000 readings per second, selecting the most accurate
• Arterial Heat Balance computers the correct temperature
• Method of choice of Premier Hospitals – Recommended by physicians.

Rating: (out of 27 reviews)

List Price: $ 119.00
Price: $ 28.99

Exergen temporal thermometer Reviews

Review by Noname:

Despite its drawbacks, I actually like this thermometer. It takes a little longer to get a reading than my ear thermometer, which takes only a second. I use it as a backup.

There are several rules that must be observed to get an accurate reading, which may make this unit impractical to some and may explain some of the poor readings some reviewers have gotten:

* It doesn’t work if the child has just taken a bath.

* The thermometer must not be moved from rooms which vary in temperature. When it is moved, the thermometer will not give a good reading for about 20 minutes as it adjusts to the new temperature.

* If the child was laying down, the thermometer must not be used on the side the child had been laying on.

* If the child is sweating, swipe the forehead and then place it behind the ear before releasing the read button.

* The thermometer must be swiped over the temporal artery, not just any part of the forehead.

* The head of the thermometer must be kept clean and shiny — no fingerprints or dust or anything else.

The readings I get usually agree with the tympanic thermometer. When it doesn’t, I go for the third opinion, the standard oral/rectal thermometer.

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UPDATE: All the extra little rules we need to observe can make this thermometer a bear to use sometimes. If I’m bringing the thermometer from the cold downstairs area to the warm upstairs area, who really wants to then have to wait 20 minutes? Just something to consider.

Review by Cherise Everhard:

Bought this thermometer after I had so many problems with the ear thermometer.

This is so easy to use and accurate. You don’t need any disposable covers. The battery is included. Comes with easy to read/follow instructions.

You do not need to wake up any child to take their temperature. You don’t have to press hard for a read. You just gently swipe it across the forehead to the temple area. It’s fast easy and accurate.

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Polder Original Cooking All-in-One Timer/Thermometer

Add this cooking thermometer and timer to your kitchen tools! It has a presettable alarm temperature range from 32 to 392 degrees F. This thermometer has a timer with a loud 5 minute alarm that works with the thermometer. The probe wire measures 43″ long and the unit requires one AAA battery (included). .

• Presettable alarm temperature range: 32F to 392F
• 5-minute alarm
• Timer works simultaneously with thermometer
• Memory for frequently used settings

Rating: (out of 143 reviews)

List Price: $ 25.00
Price: $ 12.10

Digital Thermometer- Great value

This unit is safer, faster and more accurate than mercury based thermometers. It produces oral readings in approx 1 minute and keeps reading in the memory for the next use. Comes complete with long life lithium battery. The large LCD display makes it easy to read the temperature. The large, flat shape of the probe enables it to be held stably in the armpit. This provides a more usable design for everyone, from small children, who can’t sit still, to older people, who may have trouble reading a small display.

• Unit is safer, faster and more accurate
• large LCD display makes it easy to read the temperature
• More usable design for everyone

Rating: (out of 4 reviews)

Price: $ 2.99