Thermometer Hell

[Saccharomyces]

As long as it isn't under pressure it will boil at the BP of ethanol until most of it is gone, then the boil will slow and the temperature will rise.

I would avoid using over 100 proof for this because of the risk of fire.

 

[shek]

As long as it isn't under pressure it will boil at the BP of ethanol until most of it is gone, then the boil will slow and the temperature will rise.

I would avoid using over 100 proof for this because of the risk of fire.

That thought occured to me. I have a double boiler though. Although I think I'll just go the cheap vodka route. I'm at a whopping 43 ft above sea level too, so that shouldn't affect my readings. Will post results later (maybe tonight).

 

[iXanadu]

Got it. It rocks faces.

The first 3/4" up from the tip of the probe is about 1/16", then it transitions to 1/8" caliper after that.

Thanks for the reply Evan. I'll order it this week-end, be here in time for my next brew in 2 weeks!

Cheers