On Thursday, 26 December 2019 15:20:14 UTC, alan_m wrote:
On 26/12/2019 13:51, Chris Hogg wrote:
On 26 Dec 2019 12:30:10 GMT, David wrote:

I've finally got round to using the thermometer probe on my multimeter to
check the temperature in the oven.

The difference between the probe and the oven thermostat is so great that
I'm wondering how accurate the probe is.

Umm...updating as we get ready to cook....the probe was hanging down near
the door and reading low. I moved it to be more central (draped over the
rack) and now it is reading higher, but I'm not sure if it is reading the
overall temperature or the air flow from the fan.

So where in the oven should the probe be?

Confused as usual.

Cheers



Dave R

Do some simple calibration checks - a glass of water full of ice
blocks, and allowed to stand for ten minutes or so to equilibrate,
should read very close to 0°C, and later, stuck down the spout of a
kettle that's allowed to boil for a minute or two, but not actually in
the water, should read very close to 100°C.

It makes no difference. The water and steam are at the same temperature.