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Ideal temperature for…

In Google I started to type in “Ideal temperature for” and it came up with: Ideal temperature for baby Ideal temperature for red wine Ideal temperature for fridge Ideal temperature for sleep Ideal temperature for beer Ideal temperature for freezer Ideal temperature for goldfish Ideal temperature for baby’s room Ideal temperature for swimming pool Ideal […]

Comparing Vaccine Fridges

Comparing Vaccine Fridges We now monitor thousands of vaccine fridges and consequently we get calls from clients to discuss some of the issues they are having. And I would have to say that all vaccine fridges are not the same. There are a number of features common to most (all?) vaccine fridges including: Fan forced […]

Temperature of a hogs’ breath

Here’s a simple question that someone, somewhere in the world should be able to answer: What is the temperature of hogs’ breath? When they exhale, what temperature is it? Try to Google it. Thanks to some very good SEO for Hog’s Breath Café, the results are pretty much saturated. But I don’t care about that. […]

Using IR Temperature Sensors – Part 2

This is the second part of my reply on the IFSQN web site in regards to calibrating IR temperature sensors: This possibly highlights the issues involved. The calibration device is basically a black metal cup. You point the gun in one end and place a thermometer into the base (literally into the base, not through […]

Temperature loggers in Vaccine Fridges

After 10 years in the business, it now appears that temperature loggers are becoming a normal option for monitoring vaccine fridges. And it is also finally getting to the stage where a vaccine fridge is considered not only best practice, but the standard practice instead of cheap domestic fridges. But why should people spend more […]

Using IR Temperature Sensors – Part 1

Another part of the discussion at the IFSQN web site was on using IR Guns to measure the temperature. Following is one of my replies in regards to the issue: IR thermometers are a great product if used correctly, but many people don’t know how to use them correctly. They are not like lasers taking […]

CO2 Levels in Training

I run training courses and I would like to think that I am an engaging presenter. I inject energy into my presentations, use humour, involve the group, and avoid long, boring powerpoint presentations. But recently I have been using the Keep Alert CO2 Monitor in the training room. Most of the time the CO2 levels […]

Temperature of Frozen Foods – Part 2

Part of the discussion at the IFSQN web site recently was on measuring the temperature of frozen items that may have been compromised. Following is my reply: I will run through some assumptions and my reasoning on this issue. I sell temperature loggers so most of my “research” is listening to others. You are talking […]

Animal Body Temperature

Australia is a hot place. It can also get cold. And so Australia has a number of animals so well adapted for this harsh environment. They also have a habit of being nasty, vicious little beasts but that’s Australia. But then we go out and bring back sheep. And pigs. And the list goes on. […]

Temperature of Frozen Foods – Part 1

Following is a link to the IFSQN website for a discussion on measuring the temperature of frozen foods. The discussion also migrated onto using IR guns and the issues involved with them. http://www.ifsqn.com/forum/index.php/topic/17976-how-do-you-check-temperatures-of-a-frozen-food-item/page__p__51848__hl__temperature__fromsearch__1#entry51848 The IFSQN web site is a great resource for anyone involved with food safety.