A good quality thermometer?

[Geneticjim]

Hello,
There are so many different thermostats out there. I bought on that clips on the side of the pot. It was OK until it got over 100*F then it was about 20* off. I returned it to my LHBS. I asked if I can calibrate it. The guy that works there all the time said idk. Is there a good instant read thermometer that's about $20? Or a good clip on one? I don't have much value in what my local HBS says anymore. Lol

 

[burdbrew]

Hello,
There are so many different thermostats out there. I bought on that clips on the side of the pot. It was OK until it got over 100*F then it was about 20* off. I returned it to my LHBS. I asked if I can calibrate it. The guy that works there all the time said idk. Is there a good instant read thermometer that's about $20? Or a good clip on one? I don't have much value in what my local HBS says anymore. Lol

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

I have had this model for a long time, and it just flat out works great. Bobby at Brewhardware used to sell this model too (he still may).

 

[wilserbrewer]

Bobby has a few thermometers...

https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/cdndtq450.htm

https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/cdndtw450l.htm

https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/cdndttc.htm

 

[JONNYROTTEN]

For $12 shipped on Amazon that's hard to beat.Ordered one

 

[jbunton]

I use one of these javelins was a bit expensive but extremely accurate and instant read

 

[Vandulus]

I've got a Thermoworks waterproof digital thermometer that's easy to use and works great. I constantly dip it too far into the wort testing for thermal pockets during mashing and yet it keeps on ticking.

 

[SpeedYellow]

I've been using the $9 Taylor for years (link). I'd like to "upgrade" but the thing just won't break. Don't buy a thermometer that you can't calibrate yourself. You'll need to calibrate right away, then repeat periodically.