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erniemcclain
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BGE has 3 different "instant" thermometers they sell with their brand name on them. One sells for about $10, one for $30 and one about $85. Does anyone know if the higher one is the thermopen that everyone raves about?
Ernie McClain
Scottsbluff, Nebraska
(in the extreme western panhandle of NE)
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Nope a rebranded maverick someone had a thread complaining about the one they got at eggtoberfest. Spen the extra 4 dollars and get a thermapen in your favorite color
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The BGE PT100 is a rebranded Maverick PT100 - BGE doesn't even change the model number.It does use a type K thermocouple. CDN also makes a number of thermos, their "equivalent to the Thermapen" is far from equivalent.The Thermapen works, it is that simple.Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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Ding, ding, ding...You're the lucky winner. Was just looking on Amazon and found thee mav for about $65. Thanks for the tip.
Ernie McClain
Scottsbluff, Nebraska
(in the extreme western panhandle of NE)
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Do yourself a favor and get a Thermapen. They are a little more money, but they are worth it!Flint, Michigan
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@erniemcclain - The PT100 and the CTC 572tchttp://www.cdnw.com/product/proaccurate®-folding-thermocouple-thermometer-yellowSimply do not have the response time of a Thermapen. I bought a CDN unit (new this past July) and returned it. CDN was in the process of replacing all of the units under warranty - which is 5 years.I've seen the BGE PT100 in operation - it generally was slower than the CDN unit I returned. If you want a thermo that provides accurate quick readings, get a Thermapen, if you want something that reads in under 6 to 9 seconds, there are a number of digitals out there for under $30.Based on personal experience, I would not spend $60 when a $20 pocket digital will work just as fast.Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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+1...can't beat the Thermapen!Fred19Flintstone said:Do yourself a favor and get a Thermapen. They are a little more money, but they are worth it!Opelika, Alabama
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