Suggestions for a new thermometer?

jacksonbrown · Mar 21, 2010

In the past four or five weeks I have broken three, yes 3, of the floating thermometers sold at my LHBS. They all broke in the same place by minor bumps, making me think it's a flaw in the product (very weak glass). SO! I am looking for any recommendations for a digital thermometer good for mashing and boiling. Thanks!

ArcaneXor · Mar 21, 2010

After having broken four probe thermometers and being sick of the poor accuracy of floating thermos, I chose these two:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00009WE45/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0021AEAG2/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

While I don't believe for a second that the Taylor is really waterproof, they are very accurate and produce results quickly.

skiwithg · Mar 21, 2010

I like this one from Cole Parmer:

http://www.coleparmer.com/catalog/product_view.asp?sku=9020522

Beerrific · Mar 21, 2010

skiwithg said:
I like this one from Cole Parmer:

http://www.coleparmer.com/catalog/product_view.asp?sku=9020522

Don't get this kind. They do not hold up well at all. I have had 2.
Read all about it here: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f11/ive-had-these-pos-traceable-thermometers-104560

I have one of the Taylor kind. It is not great, but it is (for the moment) working. If you have the $$ get the best:
http://thermoworks.com/products/thermapen/splashproof_thermapen.html

Arkador · Mar 21, 2010

I have 2 of these and love em.
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=120845
You can also set alamr temps on these. I stick the phobe in my mash and have had no problems over thr course of 8 batches since i got em

Rushis · Mar 21, 2010

Thermapen!

It's pricey, but hands down the best general purpose digital thermometer I've ever had.

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