thermometer recommendations?

thisgoestoeleven · Nov 16, 2012

I want to pick up a probe thermometer to more accurately control my mash temperature, but I'm not sure about what model to pick up. I'm on a pretty tight budget, so cost is a bit of a factor. Let me know what you guys use or would recommend.

k47k · Nov 16, 2012

Thermapen.

if by probe you mean one of those meat thermometers that are meant to stay in the oven attached to a LCD screen outside the oven, i wouldnt recommend them. 1. they are not intended to be submerged in liquid 2. the ones i have used have not been very accurate.

verbhertz · Nov 16, 2012

I'm in the market for one as well. I've heard that Thermoworks makes a good one for $20. RTC something or other.

kh54s10 · Nov 16, 2012

I started with the alcohol lab thermometer that came with my kit. I then bought a bi-metal dial thermometer. Next was a $20 digital probe. It adjusts so slowly that I got frustrated and ordered a Thermopen. I have yet to use it. Next Wednesday!

brettwasbtd · Nov 16, 2012

k47k said:
Thermapen.
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You must have missed the OPs statement of "ON a budget"

I love my thermapen, but I also can vouche the roughly $20 CDN

Robin0782 · Nov 16, 2012

Thermoworks, the people who make Thermapen also make a budget version, which is what I have. I got it from Amazon for $25. It's actually shipped from the manufacturer. It's great, I love it. It reads in less than 6 seconds. Seems very accurate. I recommend it. http://tinyurl.com/cytsn5b

aubiecat · Nov 16, 2012

brettwasbtd said:
You must have missed the OPs statement of "ON a budget"

I love my thermapen, but I also can vouche the roughly $20 CDN

I second the CDN. Might be the best value priced digital thermometer out there.

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