Digital thermometer.

[jcs401]

Ones anyone know of a decent digital thermometer for my mash tun? Also where can I find one locally if possible?

 

[Apendecto]

I use a thermopen. Possibly not what you are looking for but it's the best you can get for a handheld instant read.

 

[gdbrewer]

I bought mine at walmart. Seems to be pretty accurate. I think I paid about $10 for it.

 

[Cyclman]

Thermoworks are great.

 

[mageac]

i know the Thermopen is the gold standard but its significantly more expensive then mine. is it really that much better than this?

seems accurate enough for govt work

 

[kh54s10]

i know the Thermopen is the gold standard but its significantly more expensive then mine. is it really that much better than this?

seems accurate enough for govt work

I asked for one similar for Christmas. I used it for a couple of months then got pissed at how long it took to settle in on the true temperature. I then sprung for the Thermopen. Some of the best $$ I have spent for this hobby.

 

[RacingRam]

i know the Thermopen is the gold standard but its significantly more expensive then mine. is it really that much better than this?

seems accurate enough for govt work

I have the CDN. It's accurate, but it takes 15-20 seconds to really get to temp. Annoying if you're holding it in near-boiling wort or taking a mash temp and trying not to let heat out the top of your mash tun.

 

[dpittard]

The Thermapen is well worth the money, especially since I can use it for so many more things like BBQ, grilling, cooking, etc...

 

[atom]

i use this one. Same company that makes the thermapen...not quite as fast, but 1/4 the cost.

 

[jcs401]

I need a good way to know what my mash temp is while it's in the mash tun, which is why I am asking.

 

[scubasteve03]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000P6FLOY/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

I use that one for my mash tun. I stick it in there and can continuously monitor the temp with out having to open the lid. It has a timer, and a temp alarm as well. Magnets are attached to the back of it so you can stick I can stick it to my kegetator as well!!