We're frequently asked how you should check the accuracy of an infrared thermometer. As with any type of calibration, you need a reference point by which you can compare the thermometer. In this article we will explain how you can calibrate an infrared thermometer.

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We recommend 2 ways of achieving this:

• Crushed ice solution
• Comparator

Using a crushed ice solution is reasonably straightforward. Essentially you need to make a crushed ice and water mix that has a slurry consistency (This is to ensure that you are measuring a uniform temperature). Then by pointing the infrared thermometer (Ensuring the area being measured by the thermometer is only covering