So on the recommendation of the kind folks of HBT, I'm in the market for a new thermometer. I don't want to use a glass thermometer, and based on some research (on HBT), this sounds like what I want:
http://thermoworks.com/products/handheld/mtc.html
plus
http://thermoworks.com/products/probe/tc_wire.html
Model: 113-372/373/375-T
But I'm a little fuzzy on the whole thing and I want to clear up one big thing before I drop almost $100: Can I simply submerge that probe (a length of wire, if I'm understanding correctly) in my brew kettle and connect it to the unit?
http://thermoworks.com/products/handheld/mtc.html
plus
http://thermoworks.com/products/probe/tc_wire.html
Model: 113-372/373/375-T
But I'm a little fuzzy on the whole thing and I want to clear up one big thing before I drop almost $100: Can I simply submerge that probe (a length of wire, if I'm understanding correctly) in my brew kettle and connect it to the unit?