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Thermapen Acting Funny

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WeberWho
WeberWho Posts: 11,029
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The last couple weeks my Thermapen has been acting a little strange. When I go to check a reading the Thermapen will read really high and drop down fast to a number and finally reach a number.  It probably takes 6-7 seconds to get a reading.  It's never jumped to a high number and dropped down like that in the past. It still accurate as I did the boil test. Not as fast and accurate from 5-6 years ago. I'm going to try switching out the batteries but not even close to the 1500 hour battery life. I baby the Thermapen when not in use. Always stored safely in a drawer inside the house. Just seeing if any others have acted funny jumping around higher temps and dropping down? Thanks!
"The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

Minnesota
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  • msloan
    msloan Posts: 399
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    mine has never done that, but sometimes it does seem to have a mind of its own....Ha.
    gettin lucky in kentucky!   2 XL eggs!
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
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    The manual says there is a battery icon that displays when the batteries are low on voltage.  I never noticed this before but I'm on my original batteries. 


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  • Lit
    Lit Posts: 9,053
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    Mine just shuts off or doesn't turn on at all when opened to certain angles. At 3/4 of the way open it doesn't work at all. If I move the probe to fully open it turns on then. Always takes accurate temp when it's on though.
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,029
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    I don't think it's the battery but I guess I should start with basics. It's been great but it might be permanently stoned from all the smoke it's inhaled! =)
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,110
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    WeberWho? said:
    I don't think it's the battery but I guess I should start with basics. It's been great but it might be permanently stoned from all the smoke it's inhaled! =)
    A phone call to the Thermoworks might be worth your time.
    They have excellent customer service and really know the product.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,029
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    Photo Egg said:
    WeberWho? said:
    I don't think it's the battery but I guess I should start with basics. It's been great but it might be permanently stoned from all the smoke it's inhaled! =)
    A phone call to the Thermoworks might be worth your time.
    They have excellent customer service and really know the product.
    That's what I was thinking. I've only heard good things about Thermoworks. I'm going to pick up some batteries after work and see if it fixes the issue. Thanks for the suggestion Darian!
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,110
    edited October 2015
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    WeberWho?  They were "real" good to me on my repair a few years ago.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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