The Elcometer 213/2 Digital Waterproof Thermometer (part number G213---2) is a handheld digital thermometer for quick measurements of surface, air and liquid temperature, as well as the temperature of soft materials. Temperature is one of the climatic conditions that governs whether a coating will cure and adhere correctly, so being able to read surface or air temperature reliably, even in wet or knocked-about site conditions, supports decisions made before and during coating application.

The Elcometer 213/2 Digital Waterproof Thermometer uses microprocessor electronics and accepts a range of interchangeable probes, which set the working range; the Elcometer 213-2 Digital Waterproof Thermometer itself covers an operating range of -49 to +1,372 degrees C depending on the probe used. Accuracy is plus or minus 1 percent of the reading plus or minus 1 digit, with resolution of 0.1 degrees C up to 299.9 degrees C and 1 degree C above that, and the display is switchable between degrees C and degrees F. The extruded aluminium case, rubber bumper seals and IP66 and IP67 rated sealing make the Elcometer 213/2 Digital Waterproof Thermometer durable and impact resistant, suited to harsh environments. A single 9V battery gives around 5,000 hours of life, in a 35 by 60 by 115mm body weighing 194g.

Probes are bought separately and include magnetic surface, surface, liquid and needle types covering ranges from -200 to +1100 degrees C, so one Elcometer 213/2 Digital Waterproof Thermometer can be matched to many tasks. Used in coatings inspection and general industrial temperature measurement, the Elcometer 213/2 Digital Waterproof Thermometer is supplied by BAMR, South Africa's authorised Elcometer distributor.