best thermometer?

We broke our floating thermometer during our last brew. Any suggestions on a better one? Would it be better to go with a digital thermometer?

 

I was just reading up on this, seems the most popular answer is Thermapen. Everyone comments they aren't cheap but they're quick, accurate and durable.

 

+1 to the Thermapen. I like the instant read ability, as I like to take multiple readings in the mash as I am doughing in. Floating thermometers don't really work for me in the mash.

 

Thermapen is the best. Mine has found it's way into just about every cooking related activity I do.

I got mine from an "open box" sale, which shaves about $30 off the price. Usually some post something here when there's one going on.

 

Not sure if I wanta spend that much quite yet on a thermometer, still relatively new to this. Can anyone recommend a good less expensive second option?

 

I have a thermapen and prefer it. But I have a cdn450 too that works well. Got it from bobbym

 

I use this: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006T5B4RS/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

I like it a lot, but it does take time to get a final reading. I ruined a bunch of other thermometers till I found this one. I think the steam was a problem for most of them.

 

Does anyone have the Thermoworks RT600B? Made by the same company as the Thermapen and $80.00 cheaper. If it's a good thermometer it should work pretty well for the Brewer on a Budget, right?

 

Just had this one for two months before the display faded out and a new battery did not bring it back. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0069TTXJA/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
Did not get it wet or drop it.

 

I think a waterproof thermometer is the way to go. They cost more, but they seem to hold up better.

 

This is what I use, and it's awesome:

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

 

That's the exact one I use, it's quick and accurate, the one caveat, it does not have an auto off function, so make sure you turn it off and keep a spare battery around. It sux to start up the HLT on a brew day and find out the thermometers dead

 

Thanks, I figured this would be a good one and a bit more affordable to start. I just ordered one.