Thermapen sucks

[Yellowirenut]

I found a similar therm for almost half the price
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NMQGAT4/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

I can not see any difference between this brand and thermapen

 

[KPBrews]

It's wandering around, trying to calibrate itself to zero.

My latest investments in brewing are borosilicate airlocks, real lab-grade stuff. I honestly hate those cheapo made in italy plastic airlocks.

Borosilicate tends to be more brittle (or at least prone to chipping) than many other types of glass, which are stronger but not as good with dramatic temperature shifts. Do you need the temperature shock resistance? (what on earth are you doing to your wort?!?!) Or do they not make non-BS airlocks in glass?

 

[Yesfan]

I found a similar therm for almost half the price
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NMQGAT4/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

I can not see any difference between this brand and thermapen

I like how it's backlight. That would be handy for the night time brewing.


If my Thermapen bites the dust, I may look at that. May get my cousin to consider that. He's been looking at the Thermapens, but doesn't like the prices too well. I love mine.

 

[podz]

Or do they not make non-BS airlocks in glass?

Haven't seen them yet.

 

[govner1]

This is what you want-
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008RBOYY2/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

 

[Zinc_Saucier]

Just got my new Thermapen mk4 as an upgrade from one I've had since '06. Old one is still going strong, but was looking for something that was better around water, and their Black Friday sale was pretty awesome

Edit: also had great customer service. I lost the battery cover while in culinary school when it slipped out of my pocket, and they expedited two replacements at no charge

 

[bob1852]

Finally got mine unit back. Well, it appears they just sent me a new one....

Hopefully it performs better than the last one...

 

[b-boy]

Good customer service though. That's part of what you're paying for.