The new type of thermometers work in a completely different way to the traditional liquid in glass (LIGT) ones, usually mercury. The new type are platinum resistance thermometers (PRT) which react more quickly to sudden changes in temperature. You can follow the details below in this new (to me) blog. I am adding this blog to my long blog roll as it has some other good articles in it.
Spikey! Are PRTs actually fit for purpose? – Frayedends Blog
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June 23, 2025 at 01:33AM
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