The liquid in glass column thermometers separates - it's natural. Store your glass column thermometer with the bulb end down, if possible.

Two methods for recombining the liquid in the column are:

Cooling

1. Fill a container with shaved ice and salt.
2. Place the...

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A bimetal Insta-Read® dial thermometer may lose accuracy after years of use or after a particularly hard jolt. The hex nut on the underside of the thermometer is used to bring the thermometer back into calibration. First, you need a container of water at a known temperature - the closer to the mid-range the better. A...