Devices

Thermometers and Barometers

Thermometers are needed for measuring temperature of cooking, industrial processes (eg photographic processing), human body (clinical thermometers) and room or outdoor ambient conditions. The special thermometers in this section have displays in large numerals, tactual or audio output. Tactual markings directly on a thermometer used to measure very cold or very hot temperatures can be difficult and uncomfortable to read.

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American Printing House for the Blind
1839 Frankfort Avenue, PO Box 6085, Louisville, Kentucky 40206-0085, USA.
Tel: +1 502 895 2405
Fax: +1 502 899 2274
Email: info@aph.org
Web: www.aph.org/

Tactile Demonstration Thermometer
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The tactile demonstration thermometer allows visually impaired or blind students to conveniently and independently read, set and compare temperatures. Features include: a two-textured, two-coloured adjustable "mercury column" with an easy-grip tactile indicator; comparable fahrenheit and celsius scales presented in both large print and braille on a high-contrast background and distinct tactile degree markings every 5 and 10 degrees.
Ref: 1-03020-00
Price: $47.00
Last updated: 07/02/2008

Talking Thermometer
The Talking Thermometer's human voice automatically reports the user's measured temperature, along with a standard-size LCD readout. Features include: "Talking" button to report temperature at any time; Periodic "beep" signal during measurement as a reminder; Fast response time; Same accuracy as conventional non-talking digital clinical thermometer; Auto power-off after eight minutes; Memory of last measured temperature; Battery included.
Ref:1-03972-00
Price: $12.95
Last updated: 07/02/2008

Cobolt Systems Ltd
The Old Mill House, Mill Road, Reedham, Norwich, Norfolk NR13 3TL, UK.
Tel: +44 1493 700172
Fax: +44 1493 701037
Email: cobolt@compuserve.com
Web: www.cobolt.co.uk

Talking Ear Thermometer
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Rapid response, safe easy to use. Simply insert probe into the ear. Press the "Read" button. The temperature will be spoken within 2 seconds. The last 30 readings are stored and can be recalled at any time. Supplied with spare hygienic probe covers and can also be used as a talking clock with a calendar display. Complete with protective table stand. Powered by 2 x AAA 1.5v alkaline batteries (supplied).
Price: £19.95
Last updated: 05/02/2008

Talking Inside/Outside Thermometer
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English speech. With a separate probe which can be led through a window to a point outside the house this device will announce both inside and outside temperatures in either Centigrade or Fahrenheit. It can also be set to do so at a selected time or every hour. An alarm can be set to warn of temperatures above thirty eight degrees centigrade or below zero degrees centigrade. High and low temperatures can be stored either daily or between set times. Powered by two AAA batteries (supplied).
Length: 150mm Width: 90mm Depth: 30mm
Price: £12.95
Last updated: 05/02/2008

Talking Timestat
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Versatile talking programmable 2- or 7-day timer with thermostatic control, simple to set and has a clear voice with volume control. Also functions as a talking clock and thermometer. Features a thermostat and frostat which can be used separately or with the timer to control a mains-operated appliance up to a maximum rating of 2KW, e.g. electric heaters, tape recorders, electric blankets. Timer can be adjusted individually for every day of the week.
Length: 200mm Width: 110mm
Weight: 0.868Kg
Price: £49.95 (2 timers); £69.95 (7timers)
Last updated: 05/02/2008

Independent Living Aids Inc
200 Robbins Lane, Jericho, New York 11753- 2341, USA.
Tel: +1 516 937 1848
Fax: +1 516 937 3906
Email: can-do@independentliving.com
Web: www.independentliving.com

Talking Cooking Thermometer
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Make measurements by inserting the stainless steel probe into the food and pressing a button. Fifteen seconds later the temperature will be announced in a loud, distinct female voice. Has a -55 to 257 degrees Fahrenheit measurement range and is accurate to within one degree. This thermometer can also be used to check the temperature of your freezer or refrigerator. The probe can withstand these cold temperatures, but it cannot be placed in the oven. The unit operates on one 9-volt battery (not included).
Ref: #756570
Price: $119.95
Last updated: 05/02/2008

Talking Ear Thermometer
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Accurately takes and tells you your temperature in one second. This compact (5 inches) clinical thermometer is certified accurate and even displays and tells you the last 9 temperature readings.
Ref: #756223
Price: $39.95
Last updated: 05/02/2008

Thermometer with Magnified Large Numbers
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Large 12mm bold and black numbers show the indoor temperature on this magnifying thermometer. It can sit on a desk or hang on the wall.
Length: 165mm Width: 57mm Depth: 44mm
Ref: #780452
Price: $7.95
Last updated: 05/02/2008

Lumiscope Company, Inc.
1035 Centenial Avenue, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA.
Fax: +1 732 562 9774
Email: info@lumiscope.net
Web: www.lumiscope.net

Jumbo Display Digital Thermometer
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Features: quick read, memory, waterproof, beeper, large display, auto-off and storage case.
Model: 2013
Ref: 038673000089
Last updated: 05/02/2008

Talking Digital Ear Thermometer
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Measures body temperature from the ear in one second, and speaks the reading aloud. Also functions as a tabletop clock and calendar. Folding design allows for easy storage.
Model: 2216
Ref: 038673022166
Last updated: 05/02/2008

National Federation of the Blind
1800 Johnson Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21230, USA.
Tel: +1 410 659 9314
Fax: +1 410 685 5653
Email: nfb@nfb.org
Web: www.nfb.org

Talking All-Purpose Thermometer
The all-purpose thermometer can be used for cooking, bath water, gardening, and hobbies. The accuracy of this item is +/-1.8 degrees Fahrenheit over the range of -4 to +248 degrees Fahrenheit. It features an LCD screen, has a retention loop for hanging, and has a rocker button that when pressed to the left will turn on or off when pressed will speak. Uses one(1) "3v" cr2032 disk battery (included).
Ref: AIK33T
Price: $28.00
Last updated: 12/02/2008

Talking Cooking Thermometer
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Measures temperature of food with a stainless steel probe. Has a 55° to 257° (degree) Fahrenheit measurement range within one degree. Speaks in a female voice and operates on one (1) 9V battery (included).
Ref: AIK28T
Price: $115.00
Last updated: 12/02/2008

Pal Products Inc.
PO Box 905, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494-0905, USA.
Tel: +1 715 421 0445
Email: service@nu-temp.com
Web: www.nu-temp.com

Talking Indoor / Outdoor Thermometer
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This thermometer will speak both the indoor and outdoor temperatures every hour! If you would like to hear an update before the hourly announcement is made, simply press the Talking button, and the unit will announce the temperatures. In addition to the hourly announcement feature, there is also an alarm feature that will announce the current time and both the indoor and outdoor temperatures repeatedly for the first minute, and then it will announce the time and both temperatures once every ten minutes for four times. It runs on 2 "AAA" batteries, and includes a probe that is 10 feet long. The probe is also waterproof, so it can be placed in aquariums, fridges, freezers, wine cellars, or other wet or humid environments without having to worry about damaging the probe. The unit has a temperature range of -58F to 158F. The LCD display can be set to show either the indoor or outdoor temperature simply by sliding the selector switch.
Ref: NU-853
Price: $24.95 including shipping & handling
Last updated: 12/02/2008

Talking Key Chain Thermometer
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Know the temperature at the push of a button. Simply attach the key chain to your keys, jacket zipper or any convient location, and then simply press the button and the temperature is announced in degrees Fahrenheit. Uses one button cell battery. Easy to use and ideal to take with you no matter where you go.
Ref: NU-260
Price: $12.95 including shipping & handling
Last updated: 12/02/2008

Talking Switchplate Thermometer
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Know the current room temperature with just a push of the button. Able to measure the temperature from 32F to 155F, it is ideal to use in any room. Make sure the baby's room is warm enough at night, find out just how hot the kitchen really is. Be able to know the temperature, without having to turn the light on! Uses 2 button cell batteries for months of service. Attractive design, and available in white or ivory to match with existing switches.
Ref: NU-310
Colour: White
Ref: NU-311
Colour: Ivory
Price: $14.95 including shipping & handling
Last updated: 12/02/2008

RNIB
105 Judd Street, London WC1H 9NE, UK.
UK Customer Services Tel: 0845 702 3153
UK Customer Services Email: cservices@rnib.org.uk
Overseas Customer Services Tel: +44 1733 37 5400
Overseas Customer Services Email: exports@rnib.org.uk
Online Shop: www.rnib.org.uk/shop

NB: Some of the RNIB products have two prices where they have been specifically designed or adapted for disabled people. The lower price excludes VAT and applies to blind and partially sighted people resident in the UK and exempt from paying VAT and to UK charities buying on their behalf. Where one price is displayed this applies to all customers and includes VAT of 17.5%.

There is a separate catalogue available for overseas customers. If you have any enquiries, please contact RNIB Exports Department on +44 1733 37 54 00.

Easy-To-See Fridge/Freezer Thermometer
Fridge/freezer thermometer that measures temperatures ranging from minus 50 - 70 degrees Celsius and reading shown on easy-to-see display. The large digits on the display measure 160mm high and the small ones are 120mm. Attached probe to be put into fridge or freezer by attaching with suction cup. Accurate temperature can be taken within 15 seconds from putting in fridge or freezer. Built-in sensor measures room temperature. Thermometer shows maximum or minimum temperature of either ambient or fridge/freezer temperature. Alarm can be set and will sound if temperature exceeds or goes below min/max figure set. Measures temperature in either degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit. Features display backlight. Fitted with a plastic leg stand and supplied with double-sided adhesive and small wall bracket. Please Note: Thermometer does have audible beeps when setting but some sighted assistance may be required. Supplied with one AAA battery.
Width: 72mm Depth: 10mm Length: 52mm
Weight: 0.058Kg
Ref: DK126
Price: £8.81
Last updated: 12/02/2008

Talking Food Thermometer
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Talking thermometer which announces the temperature of food at the touch of a button. The temperature is announced in a female human voice. A small digital display also shows the temperature in degrees celsius. Size of digits are 7mm (0.28 inches) high. The accuracy of the talking food thermometer is plus or minus 1 degree celsius over the range of minus 20 to plus 120 degrees celsius. If not being used it will automatically switch off after six minutes to maximise battery life. Supplied with one CR2032 lithium battery.
Length: 252mm Width: 45mm
Weight: 0.04Kg
Ref: DK115
Price: £12.99
Last updated: 12/02/2008

Talking Thermometer Clock
Talking thermometer that announces the temperature and time in a clear english female voice, in either degrees centigrade or fahrenheit. Measures both indoor and outdoor temperatures and records the maximum and minimum temperatures. Thermometer has a digital display that shows the time, indoor and outdoor temperature and the minimum/maximum indoor/outdoor temperatures. An automatic hourly announcement is enabled when the hourly chime is activated. Digital display also shows the information in digits 8mm high. Features a talking clock and an alarm for when outdoor temperatures exceed what has been pre set. Clock time can be shown in either 12 or 24 hour mode. Please note: additional information is displayed on the LCD and is not audible. Supplied with two AA batteries.
Length: 123mm Width: 80mm Depth: 29mm
Weight: 0.182Kg
Ref: DH240
Price: £14.95
Last updated: 12/02/2008

Shenzhen Dongdixin Technology Co., Ltd.
No. 3 Factory Building, Fanshenxusheng Industrial Estate, Bao'an District, Shenzhen 518108, P.R. China.
Tel: +86 755 839 291 72
Fax: +86 755 839 292 94
Email: info@dundex.com
Web: www.dundex.com

Notes: All prices are based on purchases of multiple pcs per item

Talking Clinical Thermometer
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6 in 1 thermometer: Ear, forehead, room temperature, Clock and calendar. Human voice reports the measured temperature result. 1 second response time. Stores last 30 readings. Fahrenheit/Celsius display selected by user. Clinical accuracy.
Ref: DX6637
Last updated: 18/02/2008

Talking Flexible Clinical Thermometer
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Fast measurement with human voice report. Easy-to-read 4-digit LCD. Memory for last recorded temperature. Automatic switch-off. Measuring temperature range: 32 C (89.6F) to 42.9 (109.3F).Weight: 0.007kg
Ref: DX8805
Last updated: 18/02/2008

Talking Forehead Thermometer
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Human voice reports the measured temperature result. Stores last 30 readings. Fahrenheit/Celsius display selected by user. Measuring temperature range:32 C (89.6F) to 42.9 (109.3F). Battery life: 800 measurements approx.
Weight: 0.07kg
Ref: DX6603B
Last updated: 18/02/2008

Timex
1302 Pike Avenue, North Little Rock, Arizona 72114, USA.
Tel: +1 800 448 4639
Email: custserv@timex.com
Web: www.timex.com

Timex AccuCurve Talking Digital Thermometer
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The Timex Accu-Curve thermometer accurately finds the hotspot under your tongue and announces your temperature after 30 seconds. The thermometer's curved shape allows it to fit comfortably in your mouth while in use. Mercury free. English & Spanish instructions. Extra large digital readout with INDIGLO® night-light. Handy carry and storage case.
Last updated: 18/02/2008

Timex Illuminator
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Fast and accurate. Approximately one second reading. Tip swivels 360 degrees. Extra-large digital display. Spot light feature. INDIGLO® night-light.
Last updated: 18/02/2008

Ultmost Technology Corp
4F, No. 52, Ming Chuan Road, Hsin Tien, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China.
Tel: +886 2 917 9901
Fax: +886 2 917 7603
Email: ut@ultmost.com.cn
Web: www.ultmost.com

Notes: All prices are based on purchases of 1000pcs per item

Talking Digital Fever Thermometer
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Automatically announces the body temperature, in both °F and °C, when the measurement is done. Memory recall of last measured temperature. Accuracy: +/- 0.2 Fahrenheit (0.1). Automatically shuts off after eight minutes. Languages available: Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean and Spanish. FDA and medical CE approved.
Ref: HE8826W
Last updated: 18/02/2008

Talking Indoor / Outdoor Digital Thermometer with Alarm
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Wake up to the indoor/outdoor temperature announcement at the preset alarm time, or hear the announcement automatically every hour on the hour or simply press a button to hear. Available in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish languages. Hourly temperature announcement from 7am to 9pm. English model displays both °F and °C. French and German models display °F only. Requires two AAA batteries (not included).
Length: 110mm Width: 78mm Depth: 19mm
Ref: TH8888D
Last updated: 18/02/2008