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g37
g37 Posts: 450
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I need a instant read thermometer. Is there a big difference between the thermapen and thermopop? I'm using a cheap weber 1 right now but it takes way to long to give me temperature readings.
Ewa Beach, Hawaii
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  • buzd504
    buzd504 Posts: 3,824
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    As I understand the difference between the two is a few seconds.  I love my Thermapen, but the thermapop would probably be sufficent if money is an issue.
    NOLA
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  • johnkitchens
    johnkitchens Posts: 5,227
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    I have a Thermapen and my buddy has a Thermapop. I agree with @buzd504.

    I think the difference in time is only a couple of seconds, but the difference is money is a good bit.

    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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  • stemc33
    stemc33 Posts: 3,567
    edited August 2014
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    I have a ThermoPop and love it. There has been a few occasions that I wished it was slightly faster. If your doing a lot of hot cooks or checking multiple things, you might want to consider the Thermapen. A few seconds can equal a lot of arm hair.
    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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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,893
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    I think the old saying of pay me now, or pay me later comes into play here. Yes, you can get by with the less expensive pop, but I bet eventually you will wish you had the pen and will buy it as well. So why not apply that pop cost now toward a pen? Watch for their open box sales or contact them for a refurb.
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    Save the money and wait for the pen.
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • Hungry Joe
    Hungry Joe Posts: 1,567
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    I'm also in the save and wait camp. The ThermoPop is probably good enough of you are only checking one thing like a spatchcock bird but if you ever cook more then one steak you would wish you had the ThermaPen. Buy once cry once. 
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  • g37
    g37 Posts: 450
    edited August 2014
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    Thanks, I made my mind up. I'm gonna get thermapen.
    Ewa Beach, Hawaii
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  • johnkitchens
    johnkitchens Posts: 5,227
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    You won't regret it. 

    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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  • g37
    g37 Posts: 450
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    Oh boy this is getting expensive. Hahaha.
    Ewa Beach, Hawaii
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  • XC242
    XC242 Posts: 1,208
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    It's the correct decision.
    LBGE (still waitin' for my free T-Shirt), DIgiQ DX2 (In Blue, cause it's the fastest), Heavy Duty Kick Ash Basket, Mc Farland, WI. :glasses:  B)
    If it wasn't for my BGE I'd have no use for my backyard...
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  • jaydub58
    jaydub58 Posts: 2,167
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    Yup, I just can't imagine egging without my Thermapen.
    John in the Willamette Valley of Oregon
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  • g37
    g37 Posts: 450
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    Thanks, 4 all the great advice.
    Ewa Beach, Hawaii
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  • EGGjlmh
    EGGjlmh Posts: 816
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    RRP said:
    I think the old saying of pay me now, or pay me later comes into play here. Yes, you can get by with the less expensive pop, but I bet eventually you will wish you had the pen and will buy it as well. So why not apply that pop cost now toward a pen? Watch for their open box sales or contact them for a refurb.

    RRP is correct.  I waited for an open box special and I think I paid $76 for the thermapen.  My only regret is not buying one sooner.  That was a month or two ago.  I don't know how often they have those specials, maybe another forum member might know?

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

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  • anzyegg
    anzyegg Posts: 1,104
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    I have the Thermapop and it works good - only $25. I do however agree with @RRP‌ that you're better off buying the Thermapen up front. I wish I got that but at the time I also purchased a Maverick e733 so I didn't have another $100.
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  • johnkitchens
    johnkitchens Posts: 5,227
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    @anzyegg I just got a Maverick 733 and I love it! 

    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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  • anzyegg
    anzyegg Posts: 1,104
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    The Maverick e733 does make it easier during a longer cook. I can be in the house and read the temps....it also will alert you for too low or high.
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,893
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    g37 said:
    Oh boy this is getting expensive. Hahaha.

    Like I suggested give them a call and ask about refurbished ones. They have them, but just don't advertise the fact. A buddy of mine went that route 10 years ago and his is still working fine. As I recall they give the same warranty on the refurbs and you save some money...plus unless you tell anybody no one will know the difference! It's not like they have a RF branded on them! LOL
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • g37
    g37 Posts: 450
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    @rrp thanks 4 the great advice I'll call thermoworks. I just got my maverick 733 just need a good instant read thermometer.
    Ewa Beach, Hawaii
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  • buzd504
    buzd504 Posts: 3,824
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    EGGjlmh said:

    RRP is correct.  I waited for an open box special and I think I paid $76 for the thermapen.  My only regret is not buying one sooner.  That was a month or two ago.  I don't know how often they have those specials, maybe another forum member might know?

    Frequently - at least once a month, I would say.

    And with that said, now I wish i had gotten a backlit model.  I know now I will be getting another one in the not too distant future.
    NOLA
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  • buzd504
    buzd504 Posts: 3,824
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    Also, speaking of which, no Thermapen listed, but they are currently having an open-box sale:  http://thermoworks.com/specials/82014_open_box_sale.html
    NOLA
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  • jtcBoynton
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    g37 said:
    Oh boy this is getting expensive. Hahaha.
    They may be pricey, but they are a long term investment. I got mine 7 years ago. I use it every day and it still works great. Paid $85 so that works out to $12 per year. Small price to pay to make sure I don't overcook that expensive steak or get dried out chicken.
    Southeast Florida - LBGE
    In cooking, often we implement steps for which we have no explanations other than ‘that’s what everybody else does’ or ‘that’s what I have been told.’  Dare to think for yourself.
     
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