Alternative to Thermapen?

clemsontyger97 · July 2015

Obviously I know this thing isn't going to be the quality of a Thermapen, but I found this on Amazon and it seems to have good reviews. Just wondering if anyone on here had ever seen/used one of these http://www.amazon.com/Electronic-Thermometer-Collapsible-Replacement-Guarantee/dp/B00TKWWUCU/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1438285826&sr=1-1&keywords=palermo+thermometer

This strikes me as one of those things that if it seems too good to be true...but it does have almost all positive reviews. I didn't see anything in past posts with "Palermo", and couldn't find anything about it on the AmazingRibs therm reviews either.

Was also looking at Lavatools Thermowand which had some pretty decent reviews, but was just curious about the one in the link above since it's such a bargain price.

JohnnyTarheel · July 2015

Order the Therompen... There's a reason this ones only $18

Eggcelsior · July 2015

The thermopop is popular too. It's slower than the thermapen, but it's only about 30 bucks.

Toxarch · July 2015

Blue Thermapen is on sale right now. Lots buy the Thermapop as a cheaper alternative.

clemsontyger97 · July 2015

I've been leaning toward a Thermapop for sure, but then came across this one today. Pretty sure I'm still going Thermapop route. I'd like a pen, but I'll have to hold off and ask for it for Christmas.

plumbfir01 · July 2015

19 plus shipping? the thermopen has the blue closeout for 79 right now.. don't waste your money tat'r... i have so many friends that made the mistake and now they all have Thermopens and wonder how they lived without

A5firearms · July 2015

My wife bought me one about a month ago. I have tested it in boiling water and put it up against my Maverick. Works very good, readings are right on, and it is fast and sensitive. It's overall feel is cheap and light, but for $20 you can't go wrong in my opinion.

nolaegghead · July 2015

I read a review of instant reads and this one won the value category. Only marginally slower than the thermapen.

http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Accurate-High-Performing-Digital-Thermometer/dp/B00GRFHXVQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1438290006&sr=1-1&keywords=thermowand

Acn · July 2015

I'd just go with the thermopop, to me 2-3 seconds of speed isn't worth the $80 difference in price between it and the backlight thermopen (since the backlighting is crucial to me).

nolaegghead · July 2015

OK, I just ordered this one. I only have one thermapen, we'll see how this pans out. Got the yellow because it's faster.

http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Accurate-High-Performing-Digital-Thermometer/dp/B00GRFHXVQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1438290006&sr=1-1&keywords=thermowand

clemsontyger97 · July 2015

nolaegghead said:

OK, I just ordered this one. I only have one thermapen, we'll see how this pans out. Got the yellow because it's faster.

http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Accurate-High-Performing-Digital-Thermometer/dp/B00GRFHXVQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1438290006&sr=1-1&keywords=thermowand

I'm going to await your professional test results before proceeding.

Toddski · July 2015

I got one and don't like it.it's hard to open and a lot slower than the thermapen

Legume · July 2015

I have one of these, works great, prob slower than a thermapen, but I've had no issues.

Taylor Precision Products, Long-Stem, Digital, Dual-Scale, Waterproof Thermometer, (23036) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008AK5RBO/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_NhQUvbG9K0T4K

mick7607 · July 2015

I put off buying the Thermapen because of the price. Broke down a few months ago and plopped down $99 and got one. Best. Meat. Thermometer. Ever. Now I regret waiting. Oh, as always, GO TIGERS!!

HeavyG · July 2015

nolaegghead said:

OK, I just ordered this one. I only have one thermapen, we'll see how this pans out. Got the yellow because it's faster.

http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Accurate-High-Performing-Digital-Thermometer/dp/B00GRFHXVQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1438290006&sr=1-1&keywords=thermowand

I have two of the Lavatools. I have two (older) Thermapens.

My Thermapens are older models so maybe they have slowed down a bit with age but there is no significant difference between them and the Lavatools.

The Lavatools probes are a bit shorter but that does not bother me.

The Lavatools have a magnet in them and I keep one stuck under the top of my stainless prep table so I always have ready access to a thermometer.

I have no idea if the Lavatools will last as long as the Thermapen so I'll just have to wait and see.

Thermowerks makes some nice stuff but they are not bulletproof as one can see from some of the negative comments on Amazon.

Thermoworks has kept their premium prices going for many years mainly because there really wasn't much serious competition in the instant read probe category. That has changed and I don't think the Thermapen is really worth the premium they still try to charge.

They seem to be offering almost weekly discounts on Thermapens these days so maybe they are starting to feel a bit of pressure in the marketplace.

I've got a ThermoPop also and don't really like it and don't use it and it pretty much stays in one of my kitchen gadget/junk drawers.

I look forward to your comments regarding the LavaTools, especially if you have a more recent model Thermapen to compare it to.

SmokeLife · July 2015

They had the blue thermapen on closeout, $79.IMO worth every penny. Works so well it is almost like cheating

Meeeshigan22 · July 2015

Haha, just my luck. Just to delivery of my $96 blue thermapen last week. Oh well.

nolaegghead · July 2015

SmokeLife said:

They had the blue thermapen on closeout, $79.IMO worth every penny. Works so well it is almost like cheating

There's a reason my thermapen is pink.....You guessed it, I like hello kitty. That and it was a sale color.

SmokeLife · July 2015

My British racing green was a closeout, just so happened to be the same color as my egg!

Jeepster47 · July 2015

Meeeshigan22 said:

Haha, just my luck. Just to delivery of my $96 blue thermapen last week. Oh well.

@Meeeshigan22 ... it'd be interesting to give them a call to tell them you're frustrated with the timing of their sale. Their customer service seems to be commensurate with their premium reputation. Never know, they might send you a time stick ...

SoCalTim · July 2015

Imagine buying a 'BGE' alternative? ... Not me, buy cheap buy twice. No Akorn for me or Vision or whatever. I went BGE. I went Thermapen.

Mikee · July 2015

The quick, accurate reading of the Thermapen is great. I can stick in the center an have an accurate reading. As I pull it out I can get the reading as well without waiting seconds.

caliking · July 2015

clemsontyger97 said:

Obviously I know this thing isn't going to be the quality of a Thermapen, but I found this on Amazon and it seems to have good reviews. Just wondering if anyone on here had ever seen/used one of these http://www.amazon.com/Electronic-Thermometer-Collapsible-Replacement-Guarantee/dp/B00TKWWUCU/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1438285826&sr=1-1&keywords=palermo+thermometer

This strikes me as one of those things that if it seems too good to be true...but it does have almost all positive reviews. I didn't see anything in past posts with "Palermo", and couldn't find anything about it on the AmazingRibs therm reviews either.

Was also looking at Lavatools Thermowand which had some pretty decent reviews, but was just curious about the one in the link above since it's such a bargain price.

Do you know if either of these are backlit? I checked the Amazon listing for each, but this wasn't mentioned.

carl292 · July 2015

Thermo pop here.

sumoconnell · July 2015

I was travelling a couple weeks back, billboard across my hotel was advertising open positions at a firm - one the positions - "writing customer reviews".

humbleprisoner · July 2015

Quick question, when your using these thermometers, are you measuring at random intervals or at a set end time?

Hi54putty · July 2015

Highly recommend Thermopop. I think it is excellent.

Wanasmoke · July 2015

Acn said:

I'd just go with the thermopop, to me 2-3 seconds of speed isn't worth the $80 difference in price between it and the backlight thermopen (since the backlighting is crucial to me).

+1....love the Thermopop - way better deal for the $ then the pen IMHO

nolaegghead · July 2015

sumoconnell said:

I was travelling a couple weeks back, billboard across my hotel was advertising open positions at a firm - one the positions - "writing customer reviews".

Sadly, that's what PR has turned into. Shills.

Ladeback69 · July 2015

SoCalTim said:

Imagine buying a 'BGE' alternative? ... Not me, buy cheap buy twice. No Akorn for me or Vision or whatever. I went BGE. I went Thermapen.

I know what you mean. I bought a mini egg knock off for $200 because SWMBO said that it was ok, but not for the Mini or the MM. It does ok, but isn't as fast getting to temp like I thought it would.

I have a RED ThermoPop and it is fine for what I do. Gives me a reading in about 5 seconds, is back lit and the orientation of the readout can be changed to about what ever you want. The Blue is a good deal right now, but there are other things I need more. If spent $20 or more on cheap probes and regret it.

Alternative to Thermapen?

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