I recently noticed that my Rutland thermometer would "bottom out at 250 degrees... in other words, not go below that temp even in a cool room. I "messaged" the needle backward until the needle now reads ambient room temp of 72 degrees (I twisted the needle counterclockwise until it settled back to the correct ambient temp.. Is it likely that I :
a. fixed the problem and it will again read temps accurately.
b. kinda fixed the problem but destroyed the accuracy of the thermometer
c. ruined a thermometer that was likely already shot?
Any advice/experiences here?
I am thinking of doing a test using my oven at 350, 400, 450, degrees and seeing what the Rutland says.
thanks
Brian
a. fixed the problem and it will again read temps accurately.
b. kinda fixed the problem but destroyed the accuracy of the thermometer
c. ruined a thermometer that was likely already shot?
Any advice/experiences here?
I am thinking of doing a test using my oven at 350, 400, 450, degrees and seeing what the Rutland says.
thanks
Brian