Mercury-Free Glass Basal Thermometer
A mercury-free, family-safe basal thermometer ideal for fertility charting.
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Accuracy and Safety - Mercury-free Glass Basal Thermometer
An innovation in preconception and fertility products, the Fairhaven Health Glass Basal Thermometer is a mercury-free and non-toxic alternative to mercury thermometers, that is designed specifically for Basal Body Temperature (BBT) charting.
Our glass basal thermometer is family- and earth-friendly, yet is certified for accuracy – critical in BBT charting. This safe, easy-to-use basal thermometer comes with its own magnifying lens built into a no-break carrying case.
This glass basal thermometer contains absolutely no mercury, using a safe, liquid alloy instead. Concerns about mercury have been featured prominently in the news, and many states are requiring that mercury-containing thermometers be recalled by manufacturers due to toxicity and related health hazards, particularly for pregnant and trying-to-conceive women.
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• Family- and Earth-friendly.
• Contains absolutely no mercury.
• Ultra accurate - certified to exceed ASTM standards.
• No-break, easy-read magnifying case.
• Includes fertility charts and detailed instructions on BBT charting.
• Cleans up with soap and water.
By Tara from Charleston, WV on January 9, 2012
By Customer Service on January 10, 2012
Answer:
A metabolic thermometer is a basal thermometer. These thermometers are designed to take your resting temperature - so, your temperature should be taken first thing in the morning before eating or drinking.By Rachel from Australia on January 11, 2012
By Customer Service on January 11, 2012
Answer:
Our thermometers are in Fahrenheit only.By Cindy Petti from Chatham, MA on November 20, 2011
By Customer Service on December 1, 2011
Answer:
Our Mercury-Free Glass Basal Thermometer is to be used orally.You can email customer service for a copy of instructions and help with how to shake-down the thermometer. (info@fairhavenhealth.com)
Overall Rating for Mercury-Free Glass Basal Thermometer
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Lovely product, but easily breakable.
By Ashley Hartman from Albany, WI on October 13, 2011
I used it to chart my BBT for practicing the Fertility Awareness Method of birth control. I love the glass thermometer much better than my electric one. Unfortunately, as I was shaking it down one evening it slipped out of my hands and shattered. They are a little expensive, so I haven't been able to buy another one. Pros:
Accurate readings and more aesthetically pleasing than electric thermometers.Cons:
Easily breakable.I would recommend this item to a friend.
Love this thermometer
By Amber Dawn from San Francisco, CA on September 3, 2011
I tried a bunch of different basal body thermometers when I was first charting a few years ago. I tried various digital ones, and was always a bit unsettled about it not knowing when the batteries started to die and when the readings became less accurate. This mercury-free battery-free thermometer takes out the guess work and lasts well for years. I have one at home and one for travel, and trust them fully. Glad they continue to be made! I refer all my natural fertility awareness friends to this exact thermometer.Pros:
—accurate results in 5 minutes—good carrying travel case, very sturdy
—no batteries, works forever
—cute and simple
Cons:
—not as fast as a digitalI would recommend this item to a friend.
these are awesome!
By Brooke Warner on April 10, 2010
Good accurate measurements. You do have to shake down the mercury after each use, which isn't specified in the instructions. Old-fashioned reliability.
