The analog glass fever thermometer
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You might not know, but the durable, accurate and highly reliable analog glass fever thermometer is still available for purchase! The classic mercury thermometer may no longer be sold because of the environmentally unfriendly and harmful mercury. In the modern version of this fever thermometer, however, the mercury has been replaced by the non-toxic Galistan.
The advantages and disadvantages of an analogue fever thermometer made of glass
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Accuracy. Most analog fever thermometers have a measurement accuracy of +/- 0.1 ̊C with a possible deviation of +/- 0.2 ̊C. Very high reliability. As long as there is no visible damage, the thermometer has its original measurement accuracy for life! This is in contrast to all electronic fever thermometers, including the popular ear thermometer. Durability. Basically lasts a lifetime. No batteries, always works, even if you only need the thermometer once every few years. This also makes it very environmentally friendly, especially with the modern version, where no more mercury can end up in the environment, should the thermometer accidentally break. Cheap. Especially considering the extremely long lifespan and the fact that no batteries are required. Hygiene. Very easy to clean and disinfect, the thermometer is 100% waterproof and made of glass. Even a waterproof digital fever thermometer cannot match this. Fragile. This is of course a disadvantage. Most of the time, shaking and cleaning the thermometer goes wrong. Longer measurement time. This is certainly the biggest disadvantage for children compared to a digital fever thermometer. More difficult to read than a digital fever thermometer.
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Accuracy. Most analog fever thermometers have a measurement accuracy of +/- 0.1 ̊C with a possible deviation of +/- 0.2 ̊C. Very high reliability. As long as there is no visible damage, the thermometer has its original measurement accuracy for life! This is in contrast to all electronic fever thermometers, including the popular ear thermometer. Durability. Basically lasts a lifetime. No batteries, always works, even if you only need the thermometer once every few years. This also makes it very environmentally friendly, especially with the modern version, where no more mercury can end up in the environment should the thermometer accidentally break. Cheap. Especially considering the extremely long lifespan and the fact that no batteries are required. Hygiene. Very easy to clean and disinfect, the thermometer is 100% waterproof and made of glass. Even a waterproof digital fever thermometer cannot match this. Fragile. This is of course a disadvantage. Most of the time, shaking and cleaning the thermometer goes wrong. Longer measurement time. This is certainly the biggest drawback for children compared to a digital fever thermometer. More difficult to read than a digital fever thermometer.