jamesnsw

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I was using a glass floating thermometer for brewing and cheese making- I do extract brewing, partial boils and want to be able to mash the pound or two of grains I usually steep at the correct temp.

Of course, I dropped and broke my thermometer. Which I'm fine with, because the red wax inside holding the metal balls in place would quickly melt when I had it in temperatures above 150° or so.

So I need a new one, and am wondering what people would suggest. Can I use a meat thermometer with a good temperature range? Or will they not work in liquids? I'm fine with something that doesn't float as long as it reads fast enough.

Oh, and price is a factor (sadly).
For instance, would these work? http://secure.sciencecompany.com/Thermometer-Dual-Range-0-230F-0-110C--P6300C698.aspx

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Some stuff I've made: Odell's 90 Shilling Clone, Abbey Weiss Pottsville Common, Simple Mead, Dry Dock Apricot Blonde Clone, Rye IPA, Maibock, Scrapper's Quaffable Irish Red, Short Sleep Blueberry Ale, Lazy Magnolia Pecan Nut Brown Ale Clone, Graff, Apfelwein, Cascades Orange Pale, Orfy's Mild Ale, Vagabond Gingered Ale

Catt22

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These are accurate and reliable and should fit your needs. You might find one for a few dollars less if you shop around. I like it because it can be calibrated by the user and it has a replaceable battery:

Amazon.com: CDN Proaccurate Stainless Digital Thermometer: Kitchen & Dining

rcrabb22

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+1 on the CDN Pro Accurate. I use it for everything in the kitchen besides brewing.

jamesnsw

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Is there a reason you don't use it for brewing?

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Some stuff I've made: Odell's 90 Shilling Clone, Abbey Weiss Pottsville Common, Simple Mead, Dry Dock Apricot Blonde Clone, Rye IPA, Maibock, Scrapper's Quaffable Irish Red, Short Sleep Blueberry Ale, Lazy Magnolia Pecan Nut Brown Ale Clone, Graff, Apfelwein, Cascades Orange Pale, Orfy's Mild Ale, Vagabond Gingered Ale

Catt22

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I think he meant in addition to using it for brewing!

rcrabb22

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In addition to brewing I use it when cooking as well.

jamesnsw

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Ah. Yes. Now i understand. Sorry!

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Some stuff I've made: Odell's 90 Shilling Clone, Abbey Weiss Pottsville Common, Simple Mead, Dry Dock Apricot Blonde Clone, Rye IPA, Maibock, Scrapper's Quaffable Irish Red, Short Sleep Blueberry Ale, Lazy Magnolia Pecan Nut Brown Ale Clone, Graff, Apfelwein, Cascades Orange Pale, Orfy's Mild Ale, Vagabond Gingered Ale

wilserbrewer

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I have been using one of these trutemp instant read digital. Battery died so i picked up the one below on ebay for $9.97 free shipping. They seem very accurate and cheap. Not waterproof though. I'm thinking I'll just drill a small hole through the side my cooler mash tun and insert the probe.

http://shop.ebay.com/items/?_nkw=trutemp&_sacat=0&_trksid=p3286.m270.l1313&_o dkw=truetemp&_osacat=0

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jamesnsw

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Just bought the CDN Pro Accurate.
Now if it will only come before my milk goes sour... not sure mozzarella would taste good with sour milk...

Thanks for your help!

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Some stuff I've made: Odell's 90 Shilling Clone, Abbey Weiss Pottsville Common, Simple Mead, Dry Dock Apricot Blonde Clone, Rye IPA, Maibock, Scrapper's Quaffable Irish Red, Short Sleep Blueberry Ale, Lazy Magnolia Pecan Nut Brown Ale Clone, Graff, Apfelwein, Cascades Orange Pale, Orfy's Mild Ale, Vagabond Gingered Ale