Best instant temperature reading?

AussieBrewerInColorado · Feb 20, 2011

What does everyone use to get a quick instant temp read?
I currently use a dial on my HLT and floating thermometers to measure temps but would love to know about what everybody else uses for a quick temp read. Thanks.

phidelt1499 · Feb 20, 2011

I use a digital probe thermometer in my BK and I also have a digital instant-read thermometer (a cheap thermapen knock off) to take wort temp readings and other things I need temperature measurements of

davesrose · Feb 20, 2011

I never trust electronics, so I usually use two digital instant read thermometers in my mash. Usually they wind up equalizing to the same temp: but initially, I tend to average between them.

LakewoodBrew · Feb 20, 2011

i have several temp measuring devices, but for a spot check reading IR non-contact thermometer is invaluable.

AussieBrewerInColorado · Feb 21, 2011

thanks guys.
Anybody used any temperature devices that record temps over time?
Came across this thread, wondering if there was anything out there that people use nowadays that they like.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f11/in...ead-thermometer-81329/index3.html#post2665605

Lakewood, which IR one you use?

weirdboy · Feb 21, 2011

I use a Thermapen. It is a completely awesome thermometer and very accurate.
The price is usually the sticking point with people, but I went through a good $60 worth of thermometers for brewing before I finally got one.

LakewoodBrew · Feb 21, 2011

It's just a cheapy from Harbor Tool and Freight. Works great tho.

BoxofRain · Feb 21, 2011

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015SGXAM/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

TheSeether · Feb 21, 2011

No contact infrared for most things and a sanitized glass/alcohol thermometer for when I need to know how it's going under the surface.

Bobby_M · Feb 21, 2011

For the money, you can't beat the CDN
http://brewhardware.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=76

I've used a similar one from Taylor,also waterproof and recalibratable, but I like the larger numbers and the hold feature on the CDN.

Flomaster · Feb 21, 2011

Bobby_M said:
For the money, you can't beat the CDN
http://brewhardware.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=76

I've used a similar one from Taylor,also waterproof and recalibratable, but I like the larger numbers and the hold feature on the CDN.

thats what I have.

easy to calibrate, fast reading, and has a memory of "MAX" temp that can be reset.

-=jason=-

AussieBrewerInColorado · Feb 22, 2011

Great, thanks all. Might check out the CDN.

AussieBrewerInColorado · Apr 10, 2011

Got the CDN, works great. I also found a Thermoworks Infrared thermometer on ebay for just over 10 bucks but is totally inaccurate! I thought because it was the makers of the thermapen i've been hearing so much about it would be a great buy but disappointed. Oh well at least I didn't pay thermapen prices.

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