Vernier Tech Info Library TIL #2009

Question

My Stainless Steel Temperature Probe won't fit snugly in a rubber stopper hole.

Answer

The standard hole size in regular stoppers is larger than the diameter of the Stainless Steel Temperature Probe. One solution is to drill your own holes in a solid rubber stopper. Use a drill bit with the same diameter as the Temperature Probe for a snug fit. Be careful to clamp the stopper in place below the drill bit. Note: A cork borer could be used, but it's difficult to do.

Created by: dholmquist on May 15 2009
Last updated by: jhopkins on June 22 2009