A new, digital test family consists of the new DFP450W and the improved DT300 and DPS300. The DFP450W is a yellow, waterproof pocket test thermometer. It has a temperature range of -40 to 450 degrees F (-40 to 232 degrees C) with ±2 degrees F accuracy, the company says. Features include max temperature hold, on-off switch, a tip-sensitive probe, and protective sheath. The DPS300 features a temperature range of -58 to 302 degrees F (-50 to 150 degrees C), swivel head, and a protective sheath. The DT300 has a temperature range of -40 to 302 degrees F (-40 to 150 degrees C), on-off switch, and a protective sheath.

Cooper Instrument Corp., Attn: Customer Service Dept., 33 Reeds Gap Rd., Middlefield, CT 06455-0450; 860-347-2256; 860-347-5135 (fax); cserv@cooperinstrument.com (e-mail).

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