Be careful with the "good enough" above, I'm not sure that's a waterproof probe.
For the price, this is excellent:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CDQ28IG/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
You would think all probe thermometers have waterproof probes, but most don't. The makers expect you'll be placing them in food, not submerging the cord, so they don't bother to plug up the top to make it waterproof, and very soon it gives useless readings. I destroyed like three thermometers in the mash before I figured that out.
You could probably use a $15 model and daub it with silicone, but I am very happy with the Extech TM25, for under $23.
How do all of you measure the inside of the mash, as opposed to the top of it? I wouldn't take a thermapen if it were free, if it meant I had to give up a corded probe thermometer for mashing.
Long-Stem Digital ThermometersHow do all of you measure the inside of the mash, as opposed to the top of it?
Only if you're doing an infusion mash . . . RIMS, HERMS, direct heat, anything with recirculation, not so much.You should be stirring your mash thoroughly to avoid hot spots no matter what equipment you are using...so the length of the probe shouldn't matter.
I use this as well. Here is a review of this thermometer by Homebrew finds. http://www.homebrewfinds.com/search/label/Thermometer Reviews
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