Thermometers

[Suzie]

I have a pool THERMOMETER and I don't think the reading is correct. It is one just like this . I have it under the water about 6 inches and the reading on it always seems warmer than the water feels. are theses kinds of THERMOMETERS accurate? Thanks.

 

[woodyp]

Mine is lying too! Says it is still only 83 in Texas at the end of June. I want a refund! I'm sure yours is close enuff.

 

[JasonLion]

I would compare it to some other thermometer. If nothing else you could take it inside and put it next to your house thermostat. Give it a couple of hours to settle down and then compare the reading to what the thermostat says.

 

[Suzie]

I would compare it to some other thermometer. If nothing else you could take it inside and put it next to your house thermostat. Give it a couple of hours to settle down and then compare the reading to what the thermostat says.

Thanks for your help JasonLion

 

[Cig_arello]

For less than $20 you can get a laser one and have fun shooting everything from the water to your supply vents in the house.
http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=i:aps,k:laser temperature gun

 

[Wildcat]

I have a pool THERMOMETER and I don't think the reading is correct. It is one just like this View attachment 31202. I have it under the water about 6 inches and the reading on it always seems warmer than the water feels. are theses kinds of THERMOMETERS accurate? Thanks.

It is possible that we relate a temperature reading to an air temperature that we feel with our body. I think, but am not sure, that a water temperature when compared to an air temperature will always feel cooler because water conducts heat away from our skin/body more readily than air does. Let us know if the thermometer is accurate

 

[Suzie]

I would compare it to some other thermometer. If nothing else you could take it inside and put it next to your house thermostat. Give it a couple of hours to settle down and then compare the reading to what the thermostat says.

I did bring it into the house and it is accurate. Thanks for all of the responses.