Can this be used to measure body temperature? If yes, would it be for oral, topical, or rectal readings?

Hi! My name is Mike at Bel-Art/H-B Instrument & SP Scienceware. Unfortunately, no. We do not sell any thermometers suitable for taking body temperatures. These types of thermometers are designed completely different. First, the temperature range is usually only 10 degrees, from 96° to 106°, so you can get accurate readings between the critical temperatures. Secondly, These old-time, “shake-down” thermometers we grew up with were actually designed to go to the temperature, and STAY at that temperature until the doctor or nurse held it up to read it. That makes sense because in the short time from the patient’s mouth to the doctor’s reading, the temperature could have started going back down to room temperature. This may not seem like a big deal, but remember 98.6 degrees in normal and 99 degrees is a low fever. Just 0.4 degrees made the difference between sick or not sick. So it was important that the liquid inside the thermometer didn’t move until the temperature was read. How did they manage to design a thermometer with this capability? Easy. At the bottom of each thermometer, just above the bulb of liquid, the small capillary inside that the liquid travels up has a ‘trap’, a little ‘S’ turn designed into it! YES, you are right in thinking that it took some pretty skilled glasswork to make these, but that is the way it is done. This is just like a real small version of your sink’s ‘S’-trap below the drain. The dimensions of that small capillary varied depending on the length of the thermometer and the temperature range of the thermometer. These types of thermometers are called “Maximum Registering” because they stay at the highest temperature they reached until they could be accurately read and the temperature recorded. So finally, to get the liquid back down into the bulb, yup, you guessed it, the nurse or the doctor had to ‘shake it down’, getting the liquid passed the ‘s’ bend and back to the bulb. I hope this answered your question, but if not, please email me at michael.grzelak@spindustries.com…

does it use fahrenhiet?

The dial top is in degrees Celsius. you will need to convert it to your desired temp. It is working good for the last month or so.

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SP Bel-Art, H-B Enviro-Safe General Purpose Liquid-in-Glass Thermometer; -20 to 110C, Total Immersion, Environmentally Friendly (B60506-0100)

SP Bel-Art, H-B Enviro-Safe General Purpose Liquid-in-Glass Thermometer; -20 to 110C, Total Immersion, Environmentally Friendly (B60506-0100)

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Brand
SP Scienceware
Color
Green White
Age Range (Description)
Adult
Outer Material
Thermometer
Specification Met
Accredited
Display Type
Analog

🔬ISO & A2LA accredited precision

♻️Eco-friendly EnviroKleen liquid

🌡️Wide -20 to 110°C range

Description

🌿 Measure with precision, lead with purpose.

CERTIFIED EXCELLENCE - Hand-inspected in ISO/IEC 9001, 14001, 17025 accredited labs, guaranteeing top-tier manufacturing standards.
ECO CONSCIOUS DESIGN - Filled with green EnviroKleen certified liquid, combining performance with environmental responsibility.
INDIVIDUALLY SERIALIZED - Each thermometer is uniquely serialized for traceability and quality assurance.
PRECISION YOU CAN TRUST - ±1°C accuracy with ILAC/MRA recognized calibration ensures reliable readings every time.
TOTAL IMMERSION CAPABILITY - Full 12-inch length designed for total immersion, perfect for diverse lab and industrial applications.

The SP Bel-Art H-B Enviro-Safe Liquid-in-Glass Thermometer offers a robust -20 to 110°C range with ±1°C accuracy, featuring eco-friendly EnviroKleen liquid. Its 12-inch total immersion design and individual serialization ensure precise, traceable measurements. Manufactured under stringent ISO and A2LA accredited standards, this reusable analog thermometer is the professional’s choice for reliable, environmentally responsible temperature monitoring.

Specifications

Brand	SP Scienceware
Color	Green,White
Age Range (Description)	Adult
Outer Material	Thermometer
Specification Met	Accredited,iso/Iec
Display Type	Analog
Product Care Instructions	Hand Wash Only
Unit Count	1 Count
Item Length	12 Inches
Upper Temperature Rating	110 Degrees Celsius
Reusability	Reusable
Manufacturer	Bel-Art Products
Item Weight	0.352 ounces
Item model number	B60506-0100
Number of Items	1
Manufacturer Part Number	B60506-0100

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