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mslaw
mslaw Posts: 241
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For the price, I never imagined it wouldn't light up, oh well. Going to stick it in some fat hamburger this evening.
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  • johnkitchens
    johnkitchens Posts: 5,227
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    You did the same thing I did. They offer one with a back light, but my wife didn't select that one. 

    You will still love it. 

    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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  • GATraveller
    GATraveller Posts: 8,207
    edited July 2014
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    My wife got the one that's back lit for my Christmas present but i've never used it in the dark!!  How I lived and cooked for all these years without one is beyond me.

    "Social media gives legions of idiots the right to speak when they once only spoke at a bar after a glass of wine, without harming the community [...] but now they have the same right to speak as a Nobel Prize winner. It's the invasion of the idiots."
                                                                                  -Umberto Eco

    2 Large
    Peachtree Corners, GA
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  • mslaw
    mslaw Posts: 241
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    How much are the ones that have backlight?
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  • johnkitchens
    johnkitchens Posts: 5,227
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    It looks like $112.00.


    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    If my Tpen ever dies, I'm getting a thermopop. Backlit, apparently just as accurate, only a couple of seconds slower and just $20something. I like the folding feature of the Tpen, but I don't like it $70 worth!

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • EGGjlmh
    EGGjlmh Posts: 816
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    I also recently purchased thermapen and love it.

     

    Question:  They say it will give a reading in 2-3 seconds.  It seems like mine gives a reading pretty much instantly, is this true for everyone else?

    1MBGE 2006, 1LBGE 2010, 1 Mini Max, Fathers Day 2015

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  • johnkitchens
    johnkitchens Posts: 5,227
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    EGGjlmh said:

    I also recently purchased thermapen and love it.

     

    Question:  They say it will give a reading in 2-3 seconds.  It seems like mine gives a reading pretty much instantly, is this true for everyone else?

    It is true for me. 

    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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  • Shiff
    Shiff Posts: 1,835
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    EGGjlmh said:

    Question:  They say it will give a reading in 2-3 seconds.  It seems like mine gives a reading pretty much instantly, is this true for everyone else?

    Mine reads instantly, but it takes a few seconds to settle down.  I also own a thermopop and think it is great. 
    Large BGE
    Barry, Lancaster, PA
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  • mslaw
    mslaw Posts: 241
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    I've thrown away so many cheap thermometers that I could have paid for three thermapens. You can quickly tell it is a very well made device. Already glad I got it.
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  • EGGjlmh
    EGGjlmh Posts: 816
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    Shiff said:
    EGGjlmh said:

    Question:  They say it will give a reading in 2-3 seconds.  It seems like mine gives a reading pretty much instantly, is this true for everyone else?

    Mine reads instantly, but it takes a few seconds to settle down.  I also own a thermopop and think it is great. 

    Does your thermopop take a little longer for an accurate temp?

    1MBGE 2006, 1LBGE 2010, 1 Mini Max, Fathers Day 2015

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  • tulocay
    tulocay Posts: 1,737
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    +1 on the thermapen. Love it and use it indoors and outdoors on the Egg.
    LBGE, Marietta, GA
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  • marysvilleegger
    marysvilleegger Posts: 329
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    Love my green one. They say the green is the fastest 8-} Hell I even checked my baked potato the other night! BTW- 200IT is perfect for em.
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  • mslaw
    mslaw Posts: 241
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    I got red so I can't lose it
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  • Nanook
    Nanook Posts: 846
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    Mines lime green. I heard they are the fastest..... ;)
    GWN
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  • stevethegreat
    stevethegreat Posts: 247
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    Well I checked my baked potato with my thermapen the other night and 210 was perfect :P

    Mine has flames on it it's so fast
    Steve
    Outside of Appleton, WI - MBGE, LBGE
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  • mslaw
    mslaw Posts: 241
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    Damn, I just got red. Color of the meat I eat
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  • mslaw
    mslaw Posts: 241
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    See, I'm gettin er ready. Gonna stick my red thing in a fat piece of meat. No, I'm not speaking of my better half.
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  • MJLivingston
    MJLivingston Posts: 66
    edited July 2014
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    @EGGjlmh‌
    Does your thermopop take a little longer for an accurate temp?

    Just a couple of seconds I bought a couple for family members and when I cook at their house I use it and have to remember to slow down but only like 2 seconds. The thermopop is a really good deal.
    Lexington TN
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  • mslaw
    mslaw Posts: 241
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    First burger on egg and with thermapen . Came out pretty darn good.
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  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
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    I love mine and got red as well to remind me how I like my steak.
                                                                
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    Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!
    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia
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  • Tackman
    Tackman Posts: 230
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    Back lit!!!! what??? I use mine all the time, I didn't. Know there was a back kit version. Whatever. That's why I bought all those. Flashlights.
    Cleveland, Ohio
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  • ChillyWillis
    ChillyWillis Posts: 893
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    Guys, the "hot coals" version is obviously the fastest... Plus how can you go wrong with burning lump on your thermapen?!?
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  • Jeremiah
    Jeremiah Posts: 6,412
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    johnkitchens said:

    You did the same thing I did. They offer one with a back light, but my wife didn't select that one. 

    You will still love it. 

    I've got the backlit. Really not worth the extra money, for me anyways, due to the inconsistent backlit sensor.
    Slumming it in Aiken, SC. 
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    I have the Husker Scarlet (red) backlit w/ gel glow in the dark sleeve and leather carrying case. What's the price diff between backlit and non? Don't recall it being enough not to get the backlit model. FWIW.
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,731
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    mslaw said:

    See, I'm gettin er ready. Gonna stick my red thing in a fat piece of meat. No, I'm not speaking of my better half.

    Couch time.

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • BYS1981
    BYS1981 Posts: 2,533
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    Carolina Q said:

    If my Tpen ever dies, I'm getting a thermopop. Backlit, apparently just as accurate, only a couple of seconds slower and just $20something. I like the folding feature of the Tpen, but I don't like it $70 worth!

    $24 plus $4.99 ground shipping. Getting mine this week.
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  • stemc33
    stemc33 Posts: 3,567
    edited July 2014
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    +99 for the ThermoPop. The backlit display works great for me due to crappy lighting in my driveway.

    Although it's not an accurate instant read , I immediately know if I'm getting close to my target the second it enters the probed item.

    Approximate temp helps when rotating meat to different areas of the grill. I can live with the 2 second lag when I need precise temps.

    But ultimately the best thing about the ThermoPop is the price.

    No intention of high-jacking the thread, but just wanted to say thanks to @BYS1981‌ for suggesting the ThermoPop to me several months ago. This thread just made me think of it.
    Steven
    Mini Max with Woo stone combo, LBGE, iGrill 2, Plate Setter, 
    two cotton pot holders to handle PS
    Banner, Wyoming
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  • johnkitchens
    johnkitchens Posts: 5,227
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    Jeremiah said:
    You did the same thing I did. They offer one with a back light, but my wife didn't select that one. 

    You will still love it. 
    I've got the backlit. Really not worth the extra money, for me anyways, due to the inconsistent backlit sensor.
    I didn't realize that it could be problematic. I seldom need a back light, but it sure would be nice to have one the few times I needed it. 

    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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