I bought this thermometer and used it once while healthy, just to make sure it worked. It took around 6 minutes under the tongue for the temperature to finally read 98.6. It hit 98 early on but then took forever to stop edging upward to its final reading. However, after all that, it did at least appear to work correctly and measure accurately, if somewhat more slowly than the directions suggest. I was able to shake the liquid back into the tip with no problem.
The reason I am giving this such a low review is that I then proceeded to rinse it off under warm tap water, and it exploded. That is, the tip literally exploded off the end. Nothing was touching it except running water.
To prevent a safety risk, I feel that glass thermometers should be made of tempered glass, or at least glass that is strong enough to withstand the same temperature range of water that bare skin can withstand. If I can't wash it off in warm, soapy water after each use, then what's the point?
I mean sure, what does one expect for six bucks, right? I suppose if you only cleaned it using room temperature rubbing alcohol, and handled it very gingerly, this would be a fine thermometer. As for me, I returned mine and got my money back.Get more detail about Magnatherm Geratherm Mercury Free Oral Thermometer with Magnified, Rectal, Underarm - 1 Ea.
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