Quick thermapen question . .

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• Andy_in_CO Posts: 46

  December 2012

  The pen is rated for over 550. I would worry about the tip being submerged in the oil though. I don't even wash mine in water. Just rub it off with some Clorox wipes.

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• Greeno55 Posts: 201

  December 2012

  The manufacturer rates to to 572°. I've used in oil up to 450° in the past and have never had an issue. That being said, I didn't submerge it too deep, or leave it in too long.

  LBGE + others I hope - Sudbury, Ontario
  

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• henapple Posts: 3,113

  December 2012

  I would love to help out but mine is under the tree and she won't let me have it.

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• Skiddymarker Posts: 2,760

  December 2012

  Oil is Ok, my original lasted three years (before someone walked off with it) always used it to check oil temps when oil heating on my gasser side burner. 

  And i do wash mine, soapy cloth and quick rinse after each cooks use. 

  Legally, it's questionable; Morally, it's disgusting; Personally, I like it. 

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• NDG Posts: 235

  December 2012

  Thanks everyone . . Doing some steak fries in the Dutch oven, thanks!

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• nolaegghead Posts: 6,040

  December 2012

  The Themapen is rated to a max temp.  I'd avoid aqua regia, nitric acid, fluoric acid, perchloric acid, antimatter, etc.  (corrosives).  Last I checked, oil didn't dissolved stainless steel. :D
  

  New Orleans - best food on the planet. Large BGE

  

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