Would other forum users be able to share with me what specification/type of thermometer they use for Legionella temperature checks?

Our water hygiene company are saying that we need digital, callibrated thermometers and that they and the probes need calibrating annually. We have 50 or so sites so this is a significant outlay at £200 each.

Would a digital thermometer without calibration or self calibrating thermometer do the job?

Thanks for your thoughts.

Can't see a need for calibrated thermometers just to carry out 'checks'. It's a bit like exposure levels to (say) noise or fumes - use a basic noise meter, or indicator tubes respectively to get an indication of the exposure and if you find you are close to a regulatory limit get something more accurate to take the measurements.

I would expect a consultant undertaking a Legionella survey to use good quality calibrated equipment, but not for general checks.

OK - shoot me down in flames all you consultants! :-)

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If you are looking for thermometers and other reasonably priced measuring instruments its worth checking out the ATP site

http://www.atp-instrumentation.co.uk/

John