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I've got two thermopens. As an avid grill-master, I'd love to see how these stand up. Count me in
 
I don't know if anyone else has thought of this, but I want to use it to monitor mash temp. The plan is to use a 4" square piece of rigid foam insulation, poke the probe through it, and float it on the top of the mash with the probe extending down into the mash.
 
I got mine last night and gave it a test run tonight.

In boiling water both probes read 210F (my Thermoworks RT600 thermometer read 210.2F). In a cup of ice water the two probes read 41F while my thermometer read 32.2F. Thinking that was a bit odd I tried a third data point in warm tap water. The two probes read 95F while my thermeter read 93.2F.

While my confidence would be bolstered by accurate readings across the three temps I tried, 32F is the limit according the spec sheet for continuous monitoring. Besides, I won't be using it at that temp and it seems to be right on at higher temps. I don't see the small difference in the 95F water to be a big deal.

Overall it seems like a nice product. A very simple interface (only one button on the unit) and an intuitive app with basic functionality that matches what I'd need and want, nothing more nothing less.

Thanks for the coupon code and I look forward to using your product.
 
Completed my projects. One Mash and one Turkey. Both worked great. The App lets me set the alarms and tracks progress real time. I was glad to see the alarms (both high and low) came in on both the phone and on the thermometer--I brew in my basement and don't always bring my phone downstairs! Great product…Thanks Inkbird!
 
Completed my projects. One Mash and one Turkey. Both worked great. The App lets me set the alarms and tracks progress real time. I was glad to see the alarms (both high and low) came in on both the phone and on the thermometer--I brew in my basement and don't always bring my phone downstairs! Great product…Thanks Inkbird!

Thanks for your sharing. It seams it meets your need.
 
I was having problems with reading accuracy and upon contacting a company representative, I was informed it was not intended for use in water. She informed me the wire is not waterproof.
 
I was having problems with reading accuracy and upon contacting a company representative, I was informed it was not intended for use in water. She informed me the wire is not waterproof.

I BBQ compete and go through wires due to them getting wet. They can usually withstand a rain, but a soaking or repeated rain will do them in. Keep the electronics bone dry.

If you need a water temp in a pinch, you can dip the probe, but keep the wire dry. FWIW, I love probe thermometers, but I use an old fashion dial thermometer in my brew pot.
 
I BBQ compete and go through wires due to them getting wet. They can usually withstand a rain, but a soaking or repeated rain will do them in. Keep the electronics bone dry.

If you need a water temp in a pinch, you can dip the probe, but keep the wire dry. FWIW, I love probe thermometers, but I use an old fashion dial thermometer in my brew pot.

Never thought about getting a grill thermometer wet? But I do have one probe of my inkbird acting funky temperatures all over the place. About 1.5 months old. Went to pull the pork loin because it was overcooked and visual told me it wasnt anywhere near done. put in second probe and ya still rare. Just emailed inkbird, so we will see what they do for me.
Real bad timing as I have a canadian bacon and a pastrami going on smoker in morning and need the dual temperature feature.
 
Never thought about getting a grill thermometer wet? But I do have one probe of my inkbird acting funky temperatures all over the place. About 1.5 months old. Went to pull the pork loin because it was overcooked and visual told me it wasnt anywhere near done. put in second probe and ya still rare. Just emailed inkbird, so we will see what they do for me.

Real bad timing as I have a canadian bacon and a pastrami going on smoker in morning and need the dual temperature feature.


Yikes. I bought one for my dad, he loves it.

Keep us updated.

I did have a cheap (not inkbirk) meat probe melt on me one time in the oven. It was sending some weird numbers.
 
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