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All we’ve ever used when we were sick, is to take our temperature, a son or a friend, we refer to the thermometer. Although many do not give importance to its implementation, the thermometer has helped us restore our health and control as well as other environmental conditions that may arise. But what is a thermometer? .

The thermometer is an instrument, as we said, used to measure the temperature, the most common presentation is that it has glass, this glass tube contains within it another small tube made ​​of mercury, which dilates or expands according to the temperature changes measured. To determine the temperature measured, the thermometer has a carefully graduated scale which is strictly related to the volume occupied by the mercury in the tube. There are many ranges of thermometers, today we can find a presentation a little more modern digital type, but does not change the internal mechanism.

Temperature scales and special models

This device is commonly used to measure or take the temperature of an individual in the same way, the thermometer used to measure temperature environments and in animals, as well as some household appliances. With respect to the temperature it measures, the scale most commonly used worldwide is the Celsius , it measures the temperature in degrees Celsius and was given this name by its creator Andrew Celsius.

There are nonetheless used other scales but less so: Fahrenheit, Reaumur (now obsolete) and Kelvin , also known as absolute temperature, this type of scale is specifically used in laboratories, laboratory thermometers are usually made ​​with two or more scales . In addition to digital thermometers or glass, there are more ranges that are used today, the thermometer resistance is one of them. The same consists of a platinum wire whose electrical resistance is varying as the temperature does. Read the rest of this entry »

I. Glass Thermometers
Glass thermometers or also called liquid thermometers are best known. Until recently, the mercury used, but due to the prohibition of the substance to be dangerous have been replaced with colored alcohol. These thermometers are usually sealed glass. The temperature gets to see on a scale marked on the thermometer until the level reaches the liquid (mercury or alcohol) that is inside because of the expansion / contraction thereof due to temperature change. The scale for measuring temperature used is usually the Celsius (centigrade degrees C), named after its discoverer Anders Celsius (S. XVIII). Can also be displayed in degrees Fahrenheit, inventor of the mercury thermometer in by him in 1714 and which is represented by the symbol º F.

II. Resistance thermometers
Resistance thermometers based temperature assessment in a platinum wire embedded within the thermometer. This wire is connected to an electrical resistance that changes depending on temperature. It’s a thermometer that is very slow in taking temperature, but accurate. It is often used to take the temperature outside. Read the rest of this entry »

Artificial non-contact Thermometer Microlife, Switzerland, and is designed with a very ergonomic shape. With all the advanced features embedded in it, making it feasible your thermomter. Fitur choice-of these features include:
* Probe Cover Free, can measure temperature without touching the object that is measured
* Object Mode & Body Mode can be changed according to our desire
* Range of measuring distance: 34 ° C ~ 42.2 ° C (Body mode)
* Object mode 1 ~ 100 ° C
* 30 memory modes
* Celsius / ° Fahrenheit can be replaceable / switchable,
* Silent Glow (Easy to read, if measured in normal conditions, the light is green & If the light is red, then detected as a fever)
* The use of multifunctional, can measure the body or other objects
* Removing a tracking light, so easily directed to the areas measured
* Alarm fever (LCD lights up red then rang 10 times if fever)
* Can be used to detect swine fl

The first non-contact clinical thermometer. Uses totally harmless and safe infrared technology 9 memory function Used and recommended by pediatricians everywhere Patented global technology.

Takes forehead, navel or armpit readings Fahrenheit or Celsius digital LED display Over 10,000 readings using 4 AAA batteries (not included).

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From summer camps to summer travel, H1N1 has affected everyone in this season and experts say it is expected that the new influenza strain to be in force again this fall. Forty percent of Americans could end up being affected by H1N1, the CDC reported last month. Recently, CDC raised its alert status to H1N1 pandemic, the highest level. What does this mean for families? It is important to have on hand a reliable thermometer, accurate and easy to control fever, one of the first signs of the disease.

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