Re: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven
I think you can put the probe inside the oven while it is heating. I have a meat thermometer and you put the probe in the meat and there is a cable that extends out of the oven to the talking unit. I just press the button on the unit to hear the temperature. No need to open the oven to check. As for accuracy, we did a test with the talking unit that we bought from Maxi Aids some time ago and the little round one that we hang on the rack. I suppose that is the spring type that you mention, but don't know for sure, but I know it's not digital. They both registered the same temp after about 11 minutes. Betsy At 12:12 PM 6/10/2010, you wrote: > > >I wonder how much the air temp would fall in that 10 seconds >while the probe unit was guessing. > >Accuracy ain't so easy >Tom > >On Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 02:52:57PM -0700, Alan Paganelli wrote: > > The talking probe thermometer works even if > you just stick it in the hot air > > in the oven. It takes only 5 to 10 seconds to reach the temperature but > > it's real purpose is to measure the internal temperature of meat. > > > > Alan > > > > Please click on: > <http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/>http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ > > There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on > > the Yamaha Tyros keyboard. I often add files so check back regularly! > > > > The albums in Technics format formerly on my website are still > > available upon request. > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press" > <<mailto:brailleit%40hawaii.rr.com>braill...@hawaii.rr.com> > > To: <<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com> > > Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 2:32 PM > > Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven > > > > > > > Aloha Lenny, > > > Just a note about this. I complained that my oven was off. When the > > > guy came out, he said that after the oven light went out and the > > > preheated beeps sounded, I needed to wait until I heard the oven > > > performed two more cycles before it was actually at the right > > > temperature. He said that the preheat light goes out when the oven > > > hits the temperature that is set, but that the entire oven is not at > > > a steady temperature. Since I've been doing that, everything seems to > > > cook properly. We have one of those little round oven thermometers > > > that hangs on the rack. It is not accessible, but it was $4 and we > > > rarely have to use it. > > > Betsy > > > At 10:51 AM 6/10/2010, you wrote: > > >>Karen knows that our oven is off by at least 25 degrees. In order to > > >>calibrate the oven, I need an accurate > digital thermometer that will go up > > >>to 550 degrees. The instructions are to set the temp to 550 and when that > > >>temp is reached hold the bake button in. To set it I need a way to check > > >>the > > >>actual temp. we have a spring thermometer but have no faith in that. I > > >>just > > >>read that the blind mice have a cooking thermometer that will go up that > > >>high. Since it is a probe type I wonder if we would just touch the rack > > >>for > > >>the actual temperature? Any suggestions? I hate to call someone in to do > > >>that job since all we need is a way to > record the actual temp when the pre > > >>heat light goes out. > > >>--- > > >>Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous > > >>with many resources for the blind. > > >><http://www.lennymchugh.com>http://www.lennymchugh.com > > >>Lenny > > >>Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when > > >>addressing. > > >>Help stop identity theft. > > >> > > >> > > >>__ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus > > >>signature database 5188 (20100610) __ > > >> > > >>The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. > > >> > > >><http://www.eset.com>http://www.eset.com > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >>Send any questions regarding list management to: > > >><mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.co > m>blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com > > >>To listen
Re: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven
Betsy is quite correct, it's going to take a couple cycles to get the entire oven stabilized. I wouldn't rely on an instant read digital thermometer any more than the built-in thermostat to be accurate. Actually I think the spring unit is more likely to be better since you probably won't be able to get a good mercury unit. Just cause it's digital doesn't mean it's accurate. Tom Fowle On Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 11:32:35AM -1000, Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press wrote: > Aloha Lenny, > Just a note about this. I complained that my oven was off. When the > guy came out, he said that after the oven light went out and the > preheated beeps sounded, I needed to wait until I heard the oven > performed two more cycles before it was actually at the right > temperature. He said that the preheat light goes out when the oven > hits the temperature that is set, but that the entire oven is not at > a steady temperature. Since I've been doing that, everything seems to > cook properly. We have one of those little round oven thermometers > that hangs on the rack. It is not accessible, but it was $4 and we > rarely have to use it. > Betsy > At 10:51 AM 6/10/2010, you wrote: > >Karen knows that our oven is off by at least 25 degrees. In order to > >calibrate the oven, I need an accurate digital thermometer that will go up > >to 550 degrees. The instructions are to set the temp to 550 and when that > >temp is reached hold the bake button in. To set it I need a way to check the > >actual temp. we have a spring thermometer but have no faith in that. I just > >read that the blind mice have a cooking thermometer that will go up that > >high. Since it is a probe type I wonder if we would just touch the rack for > >the actual temperature? Any suggestions? I hate to call someone in to do > >that job since all we need is a way to record the actual temp when the pre > >heat light goes out. > >--- > >Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous > >with many resources for the blind. > >http://www.lennymchugh.com > >Lenny > >Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when > >addressing. > >Help stop identity theft. > > > > > >__ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus > >signature database 5188 (20100610) __ > > > >The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. > > > >http://www.eset.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Send any questions regarding list management to: > >blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com > >To listen to the show archives go to link > >http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 > >Or > >ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ > > > >The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. > >http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday > > > >Visit the archives page at the following address > >http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ > > > >For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy > >Man list just send a blank message to: > >blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links > > > > > >
Re: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven
Aloha Lenny, Just a note about this. I complained that my oven was off. When the guy came out, he said that after the oven light went out and the preheated beeps sounded, I needed to wait until I heard the oven performed two more cycles before it was actually at the right temperature. He said that the preheat light goes out when the oven hits the temperature that is set, but that the entire oven is not at a steady temperature. Since I've been doing that, everything seems to cook properly. We have one of those little round oven thermometers that hangs on the rack. It is not accessible, but it was $4 and we rarely have to use it. Betsy At 10:51 AM 6/10/2010, you wrote: >Karen knows that our oven is off by at least 25 degrees. In order to >calibrate the oven, I need an accurate digital thermometer that will go up >to 550 degrees. The instructions are to set the temp to 550 and when that >temp is reached hold the bake button in. To set it I need a way to check the >actual temp. we have a spring thermometer but have no faith in that. I just >read that the blind mice have a cooking thermometer that will go up that >high. Since it is a probe type I wonder if we would just touch the rack for >the actual temperature? Any suggestions? I hate to call someone in to do >that job since all we need is a way to record the actual temp when the pre >heat light goes out. >--- >Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous >with many resources for the blind. >http://www.lennymchugh.com >Lenny >Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when >addressing. >Help stop identity theft. > > >__ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus >signature database 5188 (20100610) __ > >The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. > >http://www.eset.com > > > > > > > >Send any questions regarding list management to: >blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com >To listen to the show archives go to link >http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 >Or >ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ > >The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. >http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday > >Visit the archives page at the following address >http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ > >For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy >Man list just send a blank message to: >blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links > > >
Re: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven
The talking probe thermometer works even if you just stick it in the hot air in the oven. It takes only 5 to 10 seconds to reach the temperature but it's real purpose is to measure the internal temperature of meat. Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on the Yamaha Tyros keyboard. I often add files so check back regularly! The albums in Technics format formerly on my website are still available upon request. - Original Message - From: "Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press" To: Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 2:32 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven > Aloha Lenny, > Just a note about this. I complained that my oven was off. When the > guy came out, he said that after the oven light went out and the > preheated beeps sounded, I needed to wait until I heard the oven > performed two more cycles before it was actually at the right > temperature. He said that the preheat light goes out when the oven > hits the temperature that is set, but that the entire oven is not at > a steady temperature. Since I've been doing that, everything seems to > cook properly. We have one of those little round oven thermometers > that hangs on the rack. It is not accessible, but it was $4 and we > rarely have to use it. > Betsy > At 10:51 AM 6/10/2010, you wrote: >>Karen knows that our oven is off by at least 25 degrees. In order to >>calibrate the oven, I need an accurate digital thermometer that will go up >>to 550 degrees. The instructions are to set the temp to 550 and when that >>temp is reached hold the bake button in. To set it I need a way to check >>the >>actual temp. we have a spring thermometer but have no faith in that. I >>just >>read that the blind mice have a cooking thermometer that will go up that >>high. Since it is a probe type I wonder if we would just touch the rack >>for >>the actual temperature? Any suggestions? I hate to call someone in to do >>that job since all we need is a way to record the actual temp when the pre >>heat light goes out. >>--- >>Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous >>with many resources for the blind. >>http://www.lennymchugh.com >>Lenny >>Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when >>addressing. >>Help stop identity theft. >> >> >>__ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus >>signature database 5188 (20100610) __ >> >>The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. >> >>http://www.eset.com >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>Send any questions regarding list management to: >>blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com >>To listen to the show archives go to link >>http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 >>Or >>ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ >> >>The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. >>http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday >> >>Visit the archives page at the following address >>http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ >> >>For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy >>Man list just send a blank message to: >>blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links >> >> >> > > > > > Send any questions regarding list management to: > blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com > To listen to the show archives go to link > http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 > Or > ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ > > The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. > http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday > > Visit the archives page at the following address > http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ > > For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man > list just send a blank message to: > blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links > > >
Re: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven
I wonder how much the air temp would fall in that 10 seconds while the probe unit was guessing. Accuracy ain't so easy Tom On Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 02:52:57PM -0700, Alan Paganelli wrote: > The talking probe thermometer works even if you just stick it in the hot air > in the oven. It takes only 5 to 10 seconds to reach the temperature but > it's real purpose is to measure the internal temperature of meat. > > Alan > > Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ > There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on > the Yamaha Tyros keyboard. I often add files so check back regularly! > > The albums in Technics format formerly on my website are still > available upon request. > > - Original Message - > From: "Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press" > To: > Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 2:32 PM > Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven > > > > Aloha Lenny, > > Just a note about this. I complained that my oven was off. When the > > guy came out, he said that after the oven light went out and the > > preheated beeps sounded, I needed to wait until I heard the oven > > performed two more cycles before it was actually at the right > > temperature. He said that the preheat light goes out when the oven > > hits the temperature that is set, but that the entire oven is not at > > a steady temperature. Since I've been doing that, everything seems to > > cook properly. We have one of those little round oven thermometers > > that hangs on the rack. It is not accessible, but it was $4 and we > > rarely have to use it. > > Betsy > > At 10:51 AM 6/10/2010, you wrote: > >>Karen knows that our oven is off by at least 25 degrees. In order to > >>calibrate the oven, I need an accurate digital thermometer that will go up > >>to 550 degrees. The instructions are to set the temp to 550 and when that > >>temp is reached hold the bake button in. To set it I need a way to check > >>the > >>actual temp. we have a spring thermometer but have no faith in that. I > >>just > >>read that the blind mice have a cooking thermometer that will go up that > >>high. Since it is a probe type I wonder if we would just touch the rack > >>for > >>the actual temperature? Any suggestions? I hate to call someone in to do > >>that job since all we need is a way to record the actual temp when the pre > >>heat light goes out. > >>--- > >>Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous > >>with many resources for the blind. > >>http://www.lennymchugh.com > >>Lenny > >>Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when > >>addressing. > >>Help stop identity theft. > >> > >> > >>__ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus > >>signature database 5188 (20100610) __ > >> > >>The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. > >> > >>http://www.eset.com > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >>Send any questions regarding list management to: > >>blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com > >>To listen to the show archives go to link > >>http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 > >>Or > >>ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ > >> > >>The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. > >>http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday > >> > >>Visit the archives page at the following address > >>http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ > >> > >>For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy > >>Man list just send a blank message to: > >>blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links > >> > >> > >> > > > > > > > > > > Send any questions regarding list management to: > > blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com > > To listen to the show archives go to link > > http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 > > Or > > ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ > > > > The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. > > http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday > > > > Visit the archives page at the following address > > http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ > > > > For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man > > list just send a blank message to: > > blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > >
[BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven
Karen knows that our oven is off by at least 25 degrees. In order to calibrate the oven, I need an accurate digital thermometer that will go up to 550 degrees. The instructions are to set the temp to 550 and when that temp is reached hold the bake button in. To set it I need a way to check the actual temp. we have a spring thermometer but have no faith in that. I just read that the blind mice have a cooking thermometer that will go up that high. Since it is a probe type I wonder if we would just touch the rack for the actual temperature? Any suggestions? I hate to call someone in to do that job since all we need is a way to record the actual temp when the pre heat light goes out. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5188 (20100610) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: blindhandyman-dig...@yahoogroups.com blindhandyman-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: blindhandyman-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven
I would guess less then 3 degrees. Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on the Yamaha Tyros keyboard. I often add files so check back regularly! The albums in Technics format formerly on my website are still available upon request. - Original Message - From: "Tom Fowle" To: Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 3:12 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven >I wonder how much the air temp would fall in that 10 seconds > while the probe unit was guessing. > > Accuracy ain't so easy > Tom > > On Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 02:52:57PM -0700, Alan Paganelli wrote: >> The talking probe thermometer works even if you just stick it in the hot >> air >> in the oven. It takes only 5 to 10 seconds to reach the temperature but >> it's real purpose is to measure the internal temperature of meat. >> >> Alan >> >> Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ >> There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on >> the Yamaha Tyros keyboard. I often add files so check back regularly! >> >> The albums in Technics format formerly on my website are still >> available upon request. >> >> - Original Message - >> From: "Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press" >> To: >> Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 2:32 PM >> Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven >> >> >> > Aloha Lenny, >> > Just a note about this. I complained that my oven was off. When the >> > guy came out, he said that after the oven light went out and the >> > preheated beeps sounded, I needed to wait until I heard the oven >> > performed two more cycles before it was actually at the right >> > temperature. He said that the preheat light goes out when the oven >> > hits the temperature that is set, but that the entire oven is not at >> > a steady temperature. Since I've been doing that, everything seems to >> > cook properly. We have one of those little round oven thermometers >> > that hangs on the rack. It is not accessible, but it was $4 and we >> > rarely have to use it. >> > Betsy >> > At 10:51 AM 6/10/2010, you wrote: >> >>Karen knows that our oven is off by at least 25 degrees. In order to >> >>calibrate the oven, I need an accurate digital thermometer that will go >> >>up >> >>to 550 degrees. The instructions are to set the temp to 550 and when >> >>that >> >>temp is reached hold the bake button in. To set it I need a way to >> >>check >> >>the >> >>actual temp. we have a spring thermometer but have no faith in that. I >> >>just >> >>read that the blind mice have a cooking thermometer that will go up >> >>that >> >>high. Since it is a probe type I wonder if we would just touch the rack >> >>for >> >>the actual temperature? Any suggestions? I hate to call someone in to >> >>do >> >>that job since all we need is a way to record the actual temp when the >> >>pre >> >>heat light goes out. >> >>--- >> >>Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and >> >>humorous >> >>with many resources for the blind. >> >>http://www.lennymchugh.com >> >>Lenny >> >>Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when >> >>addressing. >> >>Help stop identity theft. >> >> >> >> >> >>__ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus >> >>signature database 5188 (20100610) __ >> >> >> >>The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. >> >> >> >>http://www.eset.com >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>Send any questions regarding list management to: >> >>blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com >> >>To listen to the show archives go to link >> >>http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 >> >>Or >> >>ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ >> >> >> >>The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. >> >>http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday >> >> >> >>Visit the
Re: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven
I think speak to me catalog has the same thing for 5 bucks less. I got mine last year when they were only 25 dollars. My thermometer came with the battery terminals squashed down. My sighted wife took a real small Allan wrench and used the short leg to slide it under the contact and lift it up so that it makes better contact. Although the thing is close enough for government work, it certainly is not for calibrating an oven. Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on the Yamaha Tyros keyboard. I often add files so check back regularly! The albums in Technics format formerly on my website are still available upon request. - Original Message - From: "Lenny McHugh" To: "handyman-blind" Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 1:51 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven > Karen knows that our oven is off by at least 25 degrees. In order to > calibrate the oven, I need an accurate digital thermometer that will go up > to 550 degrees. The instructions are to set the temp to 550 and when that > temp is reached hold the bake button in. To set it I need a way to check > the > actual temp. we have a spring thermometer but have no faith in that. I > just > read that the blind mice have a cooking thermometer that will go up that > high. Since it is a probe type I wonder if we would just touch the rack > for > the actual temperature? Any suggestions? I hate to call someone in to do > that job since all we need is a way to record the actual temp when the pre > heat light goes out. > --- > Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous > with many resources for the blind. > http://www.lennymchugh.com > Lenny > Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when > addressing. > Help stop identity theft. > > > __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus > signature database 5188 (20100610) __ > > The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. > > http://www.eset.com > > > > > > > > Send any questions regarding list management to: > blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com > To listen to the show archives go to link > http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 > Or > ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ > > The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. > http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday > > Visit the archives page at the following address > http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ > > For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man > list just send a blank message to: > blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links > > > Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: blindhandyman-dig...@yahoogroups.com blindhandyman-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: blindhandyman-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven
Yes, Karen always does that. Actually I think she lets it sit for about 20 minutes before she uses it to make sure that it is the right temp. - Original Message - From: "Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press" To: Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 5:32 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven Aloha Lenny, Just a note about this. I complained that my oven was off. When the guy came out, he said that after the oven light went out and the preheated beeps sounded, I needed to wait until I heard the oven performed two more cycles before it was actually at the right temperature. He said that the preheat light goes out when the oven hits the temperature that is set, but that the entire oven is not at a steady temperature. Since I've been doing that, everything seems to cook properly. We have one of those little round oven thermometers that hangs on the rack. It is not accessible, but it was $4 and we rarely have to use it. Betsy At 10:51 AM 6/10/2010, you wrote: >Karen knows that our oven is off by at least 25 degrees. In order to >calibrate the oven, I need an accurate digital thermometer that will go up >to 550 degrees. The instructions are to set the temp to 550 and when that >temp is reached hold the bake button in. To set it I need a way to check >the >actual temp. we have a spring thermometer but have no faith in that. I just >read that the blind mice have a cooking thermometer that will go up that >high. Since it is a probe type I wonder if we would just touch the rack for >the actual temperature? Any suggestions? I hate to call someone in to do >that job since all we need is a way to record the actual temp when the pre >heat light goes out. >--- >Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous >with many resources for the blind. >http://www.lennymchugh.com >Lenny >Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when >addressing. >Help stop identity theft. > > >__ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus >signature database 5188 (20100610) __ > >The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. > >http://www.eset.com > > > > > > > >Send any questions regarding list management to: >blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com >To listen to the show archives go to link >http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 >Or >ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ > >The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. >http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday > >Visit the archives page at the following address >http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ > >For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy >Man list just send a blank message to: >blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links > > > Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5188 (20100610) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5188 (20100610) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com
RE: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven
Isn't there something made by Cobolt that can measure temperature? I thought it was an accessory to one of their multimeters. Sorry if I misspelled the name of the company. Shane -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 3:52 PM To: handyman-blind Subject: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven Karen knows that our oven is off by at least 25 degrees. In order to calibrate the oven, I need an accurate digital thermometer that will go up to 550 degrees. The instructions are to set the temp to 550 and when that temp is reached hold the bake button in. To set it I need a way to check the actual temp. we have a spring thermometer but have no faith in that. I just read that the blind mice have a cooking thermometer that will go up that high. Since it is a probe type I wonder if we would just touch the rack for the actual temperature? Any suggestions? I hate to call someone in to do that job since all we need is a way to record the actual temp when the pre heat light goes out. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5188 (20100610) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_p age&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links
Re: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven
We have one of those but it only goes up to 200 degrees since meat is done at 180. This one is a single unit and goes up to 575. I need 550 to get into the calibration section. - Original Message - From: "Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press" To: Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 6:53 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven I think you can put the probe inside the oven while it is heating. I have a meat thermometer and you put the probe in the meat and there is a cable that extends out of the oven to the talking unit. I just press the button on the unit to hear the temperature. No need to open the oven to check. As for accuracy, we did a test with the talking unit that we bought from Maxi Aids some time ago and the little round one that we hang on the rack. I suppose that is the spring type that you mention, but don't know for sure, but I know it's not digital. They both registered the same temp after about 11 minutes. Betsy At 12:12 PM 6/10/2010, you wrote: > > >I wonder how much the air temp would fall in that 10 seconds >while the probe unit was guessing. > >Accuracy ain't so easy >Tom > >On Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 02:52:57PM -0700, Alan Paganelli wrote: > > The talking probe thermometer works even if > you just stick it in the hot air > > in the oven. It takes only 5 to 10 seconds to reach the temperature but > > it's real purpose is to measure the internal temperature of meat. > > > > Alan > > > > Please click on: > <http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/>http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ > > There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on > > the Yamaha Tyros keyboard. I often add files so check back regularly! > > > > The albums in Technics format formerly on my website are still > > available upon request. > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press" > <<mailto:brailleit%40hawaii.rr.com>braill...@hawaii.rr.com> > > To: > > <<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com> > > Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 2:32 PM > > Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven > > > > > > > Aloha Lenny, > > > Just a note about this. I complained that my oven was off. When the > > > guy came out, he said that after the oven light went out and the > > > preheated beeps sounded, I needed to wait until I heard the oven > > > performed two more cycles before it was actually at the right > > > temperature. He said that the preheat light goes out when the oven > > > hits the temperature that is set, but that the entire oven is not at > > > a steady temperature. Since I've been doing that, everything seems to > > > cook properly. We have one of those little round oven thermometers > > > that hangs on the rack. It is not accessible, but it was $4 and we > > > rarely have to use it. > > > Betsy > > > At 10:51 AM 6/10/2010, you wrote: > > >>Karen knows that our oven is off by at least 25 degrees. In order to > > >>calibrate the oven, I need an accurate > digital thermometer that will go up > > >>to 550 degrees. The instructions are to set the temp to 550 and when > > >>that > > >>temp is reached hold the bake button in. To set it I need a way to > > >>check > > >>the > > >>actual temp. we have a spring thermometer but have no faith in that. I > > >>just > > >>read that the blind mice have a cooking thermometer that will go up > > >>that > > >>high. Since it is a probe type I wonder if we would just touch the > > >>rack > > >>for > > >>the actual temperature? Any suggestions? I hate to call someone in to > > >>do > > >>that job since all we need is a way to > record the actual temp when the pre > > >>heat light goes out. > > >>--- > > >>Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and > > >>humorous > > >>with many resources for the blind. > > >><http://www.lennymchugh.com>http://www.lennymchugh.com > > >>Lenny > > >>Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line > > >>when > > >>addressing. > > >>Help stop identity theft. > > >> > > >> > > >>__ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus > > >>signature database 5188 (20100610) __ > > >> > > >>The message was checked by ESET
Re: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven
I just checked. They will have one on June 20 and it is $5.00 more than the blind mice. Theirs will be $39.99. - Original Message - From: "Alan Paganelli" To: Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 5:48 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven I think speak to me catalog has the same thing for 5 bucks less. I got mine last year when they were only 25 dollars. My thermometer came with the battery terminals squashed down. My sighted wife took a real small Allan wrench and used the short leg to slide it under the contact and lift it up so that it makes better contact. Although the thing is close enough for government work, it certainly is not for calibrating an oven. Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on the Yamaha Tyros keyboard. I often add files so check back regularly! The albums in Technics format formerly on my website are still available upon request. - Original Message - From: "Lenny McHugh" To: "handyman-blind" Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 1:51 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven > Karen knows that our oven is off by at least 25 degrees. In order to > calibrate the oven, I need an accurate digital thermometer that will go up > to 550 degrees. The instructions are to set the temp to 550 and when that > temp is reached hold the bake button in. To set it I need a way to check > the > actual temp. we have a spring thermometer but have no faith in that. I > just > read that the blind mice have a cooking thermometer that will go up that > high. Since it is a probe type I wonder if we would just touch the rack > for > the actual temperature? Any suggestions? I hate to call someone in to do > that job since all we need is a way to record the actual temp when the pre > heat light goes out. > --- > Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous > with many resources for the blind. > http://www.lennymchugh.com > Lenny > Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when > addressing. > Help stop identity theft. > > > __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus > signature database 5188 (20100610) __ > > The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. > > http://www.eset.com > > > > > > > > Send any questions regarding list management to: > blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com > To listen to the show archives go to link > http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 > Or > ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ > > The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. > http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday > > Visit the archives page at the following address > http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ > > For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man > list just send a blank message to: > blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links > > > Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5188 (20100610) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5188 (20100610) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com
[BlindHandyMan] Recall: GE Front Load Washers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: GE Front-Load Washing Machines Units: About 181,000 Manufacturer: GE Appliances & Lighting, of Louisville, Ky. Hazard: A wire can break in the machine and make contact with a metal part on the washtub while the machine is operating, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: GE is aware of seven incidents in which flames escaped the units and caused minor smoke damage. No injuries have been reported. Description: This recall involves GE front-load washing machines without auxiliary water heating. Model and serial numbers are listed in the chart below. Recalled washing machines were manufactured between December 2006 and February 2010. The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom right side and on the bottom door frame of the washers. Brand: GE Model Number Begins With: WBVH5 Serial Number Begins With: AM, AR, AS, AT, DM, DR, DS, FM, FR, FS, GM, GS, HM, HR, HS, LM, LR, LS, MM, MR, MS, RM, RR, RS, SM, SR, SS, TM, TR, TS, VM, VR, VS, ZL, ZM, ZR, ZS Sold at: Department and various retail stores nationwide from December 2006 through May 2010 for about $700. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled washers, unplug it from the electrical outlet and contact GE for a free repair. Consumers should not operate the washer until it has been repaired. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact GE toll-free at (888) 345-4124 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.geappliances.com To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10259.html *** 2. Rhino Toys Inc. Recalls Bead Toy Due to Choking Hazard U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 10, 2010 Release #10-260 Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 887-4433 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Rhino Toys Inc. Recalls Bead Toy Due to Choking Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Beado handheld bead play toys Units: About 5,500 Importer: Rhino Toys Inc., of Santa Cruz, Calif. Hazard: The toys' plastic wires can detach from the hubs due to insufficient adhesive, allowing the beads to slide off. The loose beads pose a choking hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves the Beado hand-held beaded play toy with model number 1501 and date code 02910 04323A. The product measures six inches in diameter and is composed of four blue plastic "hubs", six white plastic "wires" and twelve multi-colored beads that slide along the wires. The model number and date code are printed on the bottom of the packaging and the date code is also inside of the blue hubs (see picture below). Beados that have a date code different than 02910 or have a date code of 02910 and an inspection sticker on the bottom of the packaging and a black mark by the date code inside the blue hub (see picture below) are not included in this recall. Sold at: Specialty toy and juvenile retailers from March 2010 through May 2010 for about $12. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using this recalled toy and return it to the store where it was purchased to receive a full refund or a replacement Beado hand-held beaded toy. Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact Rhino Toys toll free at (877) 887-4433 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.rhinotoys.com To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10260.html *** 3. IKEA Recalls Roller Blinds, all Roman Blinds and all Roll-Up Blinds Due to Risk of Strangulation NEWS from CPSC and HC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission www.cpsc.gov Health Canada www.hc-sc.gc.ca FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 10, 2010 Release #10-261 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 966-4532 CPSC Recall Hotl
