Old rectal thermometer - where to get ?

I have been searching for the old rectal thermometer, but all I come up with is the new digital ones. Does anyone know where I can get one of the old type with the bulb on the end?...

Try veterinarian supply sites, or you might have to go on e-bay. No one seems to be selling them anymore.... the digital ones are very fast and accurate, but certainly not any fun!

First off, they stopped using mercury in most thermometers years ago, and the majority of the newer glass style thermometers have colored alcohol or some other chemical, not mercury.

Secondly, if you search through dollar stores, old pharmacies, and online, you will find tons of chances to buy glass rectal thermometers. There is a medical supply company out of india that offers some oversized ones, and horse.com sells glass horse thermometers which are also a little larger than average.

Either of the mentioned places is perfect for buying glass thermometers. Just be careful in general when you play.

If you know wher to get them, please share

You should be able to find glass rectal thermometers in the Baby sections at most Pharmacies.

Another good option that will cost a little more is a glass Basal thermometer. This is an oversize rectal thermometer used to chart ladies ovulation cycle. I perfer this model to a standard fever unit to this day.

Sara

Personally, i love the basic grocery store "candy thermometer". It has a regular glass thermometer inside a larger diameter glass body. It's 1/2" or so in diameter and 6 inches long. It's a genuine thermometer but a hell of a lot bigger then the usual. My local grocery store has them on the shelf all the time. Good luck!

Be careful with the candy thermometer! They have sharp ends sometimes... 😢

I prefer buying a simple baby rectal thermometer.

I've always had good luck finding vintage thermometers on e-bay.

Ebay! New in the box, old stock. I have a supply of new BD rectal digitals butt prefer my standard glass, 10 to 1!

You can buy Lab thermometers at a number of places online, and vet thermos are readily available online. BEST place to start is E-Bay, though.

Here is an adress where you can see what you buy: http://klinikforsyning.dk/glas-feber-termometer.html

I found lots of old style mercury ones cheap at a surgical supply place in santa rosa ca. They still have some left. No problem buying them at all.

Workguy, do you have a website listing for them?

You can get them on eBay go under vintage rectal thermometer and you will find them however they are getting harder to get but if you really want one just buy a prepaid credit card for at least $50 go shopping online thank youit usually takes about 2 weeks to get it

A rectal temp just isn't the same if it isn't taken with a glass rectal thermometer. Anyway, I was able to purchase several from eBay. Search under vintage fever thermometer, and usually there are several listed. I have also seen vet thermometers sold on eBay as well. They are usually longer and a little thicker. Good luck with your search.

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have you try Amazon.com or ebay? , they have a whole bunch of vintage medical supplies.

Yes, ebay has many vintage thermometer auctions. Just make sure you don't pay a ridiculous price. You can get most vintage thermometers for around $10,

EBay is a great place for Vintage rectal thermometers. Just got one for $15 should see it in a couple of days. Can't wait to try it.

Ebay is probably the only venue for vintage rectal thermometers. Unfortunately, the offerings are becoming more difficult to come by, and if you find the real thing, it's likely going to cost way more than it should. Finding fair prices and honest sellers on ebay, is a thing of the past. If you live near a flea market, or have access to antique yard sales, you may run into some decent finds.

I have three that I found on Ebay over the years, and one that was in my late mother-in-law's medicine cabinet. If you don't find one for auction, or if the price is too steep, any online veterinary supply will have glass rectal thermometers for about $3.00 each

Yes, I agree that your best chance of obtaining an older glass mercury thermometer (rectal) with the letters RECTAL etched, with a tear shaped or pear shaped bulb and a red top of some sort, is on E-bay. And on the off chance there is an older mom & pop drug store around you that hasn't been bought out, such as some of the older Rexall Drug Stores, there's a possibility you'll possibly get lucky, and be able to lay your hands on a few.

I have found many vintage enema equipment as well as rectal thermometers at estate sales.

Ebay and Amazon

I use a thermometer from tractor supply(for large animals) it works well and it feels good!

You can go on eBay I bought my thermometers on eBay the glass ones the real ones it is a long story to why I bought them well I guess I can tell you if it was not for the rectal thermometer when I was a kid my right arm burnt really bad they were ready to amp if it wasn't for that I would not have my right arm today the rectal temperature the quickest sign if there is a problem or affection the most accurate reading you can get