I have two thermometers in the same fish tank. One of the thermometers reads in Fahrenheit and one in Celsius. Keeping a temperature about 79-80 degrees Fahrenheit, this would convert to a Celsius reading of 26.1-26.67. However using a Celsius submersible thermometer this reading was 28 plus degrees. Thinking that the thermometer could be a defect I used several other Celsius thermometers only to get the same result. I purchased an inexpensive thermometer with probe able to switch from Fahrenheit to Celsius. The readings seemed to be in line with the conversion table. ( 79 was 26.3 80 was 26.9 ) Anyone know why the Celsius thermometers give a reading about 1 degree higher?
Thermometer readings Celsius and Fahrenheit
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Is it digital?
Maybe the algorithm employed by the manufacturer rounds up?
Anything above .50 scales up to the next 1.
More decimal places equals a greater accuracy however, it costs much more!
Really, aim for the middle range for all fish concerned. That way you have leeway in both directions.
Maybe the algorithm employed by the manufacturer rounds up?
Anything above .50 scales up to the next 1.
More decimal places equals a greater accuracy however, it costs much more!
Really, aim for the middle range for all fish concerned. That way you have leeway in both directions.
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