Most accurate instant read thermometer?.

[flabyboy]

OK. I have come to the point where I need to get a more reliable thermometer that can be used throughout the brewing process. I really want accurate readings during mash in, cooling and at pitching time.

Any suggestions?.

 

[37OliveStBrews]

I love my Thermapen.

 

[DeafSmith]

+1 - Thermapen

 

[the_bird]

I don't have one (yet), but Thermapen is pretty well regarded as the gold standard for instant-read thermometers. It's just a question of whether it's worth $96 to you, or if you're willing to trade off a little speed or accuracy to save a lot of money. I personally use a $12 digital pen thermo I bought at Target a while back, which seems to be accurate and that's been pretty reliable.

 

[flabyboy]

The thermapen looks nice. Spendy though. I am the kind of guy who wants to be quality at the best price possible. eBay and amazon are my friends. Looks like it's hard to find these for less than $96

My floating thermometer was reading 206 in boiling water and 38 in ice bath. Not sure I can trust it

 

[Bricetrine]

I love my Thermapen... thanks to my wife, errr Santa.

 

[RedHouse]

I use K type thermocouples along with a meter. I have a specific meter just for thermocouples, but many digital multi meters are able to use a thermocouple.

 

[kpr121]

I love my Thermapen... thanks to my wife, errr Santa.

Is that Santa in your pic? Must have laid off the cookies this Christmas?

 

[joeybeer]

I'm on my 4th cheap thermometer and don't really trust it ...

I just ordered this one - Taylor 9842, it's water proof and had pretty great reviews, and the price was right !

http://www.amazon.com/Taylor-9842-Commercial-Waterproof-Thermometer/dp/B00009WE45/ref=acc_glance_k_ai_purchase_similarities_t_1

 

[milesvdustin]

Santa Claus brought me a thermapen and its the bees knees.

 

[Conesus_Kid]

I just got this one, made by the same company that makes the Thermapen:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002GE2XF8/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

Lots of positive reviews on Amazon, and I used it yesterday to brew. I give it two thumbs up so far. If it lasts a while, I'll be happy.

 

[Bobby_M]

I use that Taylor 9842 and I like it a lot, but I want to try the CDN proaccurate for the larger numbers and the hold feature. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0021AEAG2/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

 

[flabyboy]

I use that Taylor 9842 and I like it a lot, but I want to try the CDN proaccurate for the larger numbers and the hold feature. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0021AEAG2/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

Thanks for the link. Larger numbers? Eyesight failing you? On a side note. I really appreciate all your feedback on this site and your YouTube videos have been very useful. I feel more comfortable jumping into AG after reading and watching your stuff. Thanks