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Electronic thermometer

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Electronic thermometers are an upgrade from standard glass thermometers. Electronic thermometers offer faster results. A typical electronic thermometer will read temperatures in seconds as opposed to the standard glass thermometer, which sometimes takes more than two minutes to obtain an accurate reading.

Electronic thermometers are also highly accurate and are easy to read. The digital screen on electronic thermometers offers large, well-lit numbers indicating the temperature reading. Electronic thermometers are also quick and easy to clean. Many thermometers offer disposable tips.

Electronic thermometers are widely-used in medical practices because of they offer faster results, are easy to use and easy to clean. Electronic thermometers are also a favorite with parents; getting children to sit still to obtain an accurate reading with a standard glass thermometer is often difficult. The electronic thermometer, therefore, is a necessary item for all household first-aid kits. Pet owners are aware of the benefits of electronic thermometers as well; the quick temperature reading and the disposable tips make electronic thermometers a valued item when a pet is sick.

Electronic thermometers measure a change in resistance. Resistance increases as the temperature goes up; the computer or other device inside the electronic thermometer measures this resistance and then converts it into a temperature reading on its electronic screen. Standard glass thermometers use mercury, and it often takes minutes for the mercury to measure temperature. Electronic thermometers can measure resistance almost instantly, which is why electronic thermometers are much faster.