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Old 01-12-2013, 11:01 PM   #1
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I bought a floating thermometer and at boil it read 90 degrees. Whaaaaat?


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Old 01-12-2013, 11:03 PM   #2
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I recommend this Taylor thermometer, it's cheap but incredibly accurate... I just happened to check this morning, after a year of heavy use.
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Old 01-12-2013, 11:15 PM   #3
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Be careful of those things. I had a cheap one break into the wort. It kinda ruined the beer.
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