Dan Jackson

A digital thermometer that takes a thermocouple input is one of the most versatile measurement instruments you can have in your company.

Have you noticed that home brewing, small breweries and brew pubs are springing up everywhere? The business of brewing beer has grown because of the enjoyment and satisfaction one can get from making something truly unique, as well as from the DIY aspect that many brewers enjoy. And of course the results!

Have you ever wondered why there are so many standards issued by the government and other private agencies and organizations?

I was recently asked by a peer, “What Types of  Data Can Be Recorded with Datalogging Thermometers for Industry?” It’s a good question because, in today’s highly regulated world, many aspects of a process need to be documented in order to meet industry-specific regulations.

Working in an area with flammable fumes can lead to some difficult temperature measurements. Have you ever tried to measure a surface temperature or a pipe temperature with a pointed tip stick thermometer, or taken an accurate reading from a glass thermometer that is partially immersed in a hazardous liquid?

I’m just back from the IFT (International Food Technology) Show 2019 in New Orleans this June.

I was recently asked, “What does Cold Junction Compensation do?” This question requires that I summarize how thermocouples work and the physics behind them.