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AWKBrewing13

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I saw the new Thermo K Plus handheld thermometer. It usually goes for 125 and the probe is additional 60 but the probe is free for today i think. The accuracy (after talking to the represenative) was accurate to within a degree.


Has anyone used this and had good luck? or is it just that new?
 
I haven't used it, but I did check it out. Looks good, but the probe it comes with is not submersible, though you can get a water and heat proof one for an additional $29. But $129 seems extreme with all the other high accuracy options out there.
 
you kinda get what you pay for, from my experiences...

What are these other affordable options you speak of?

and to have a precision tool to correctly and accurately measure your mash? I thought that was of the upmost importance because 154 and 152 is the difference between one thats drier and one being a semi sweet (not quite 156)
 
and to have a precision tool to correctly and accurately measure your mash? I thought that was of the upmost importance because 154 and 152 is the difference between one thats drier and one being a semi sweet (not quite 156)

I've found that repeatability is much more important than ultimate accuracy.
 
I'm looking at these right now. Their accuracy ranges from +/- 0.2 - 0.5*C depending on the model. The Therma K has an accuracy of +/- 0.3*C, so they are comparable, but half the price.

http://vwrlabshop.com/vwr-long-stem-thermometers/p/0013413/
http://vwrlabshop.com/vwr-lollipop-thermometers/p/0025608/

I have seen a lot of good reviews for this one, but it should be noted that the cable can't take high temps http://vwrlabshop.com/vwr-waterproof-thermometers/p/0013422/

IMO anything with a 0.5*C(0.9*F) variance is close enough for mashing. And like bja said, repeatability is very important too. I never calibrated my old thermometer, but I knew to keep my mash temp at a very high 160*F if I wanted a medium bodied beer. Worked every time.
 
Reliability is as important as accuracy if not more so... I guess I never thought about that. Personally, I can be anal retentive about accuracy readings and organizational things.

I like the Handheld ones because I plan on leaving just the probe submersed horizontally in my cooler and attaching the handheld unit to the side of the cooler for constant accurate readings.
 
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