Well it's not a Thermapen

XLBalco

so we'll see how it does.

just got it today and put it in boiling water and it took about 4 seconds to come to temp.

we'll see how it does in meat when i fire up the egg this weekend

tazcrash

I love my thermapen (even without flames), but would like to hear how this one does. 

How much was this? 

lkgmadmax

Amazon has them for 28.95 + 7.67 shipping =  36.52 Total

http://www.amazon.com/Cooper-Waterproof-digital-thermometer-temperature/dp/B004AVHANA

XLBalco

yes.. bout 29 bucks plus shipping.

 

i'll keep you posted once i start some cooks!

 

 

Sgt93

I may pick one up, price is right and reviews on sites are good. I can wait an extra second or two. Thanks for posting.

XLBalco

yea.. i am not sure that the thermapen is instant instant...

figured if this one bombs, i'll ty that next

boatbum

Please do post how you like it.   

Sgt93

Found it on the Bay for $30 and change with free shipping.

ccpoulin1

when i bought my thermopen, i also bought a rt304 for $19.00.  It takes about 3 seconds longer to stabilize than the thermopen.  Ironically, once stablized, they read exactly the same temps in ice water, and at boiling!  Kind of impressed with both, but the thermapen still rules

Sgt93

Bought this Taylor at Lowes last week for $17.99 and tested in boiling water. 212 dead on.  Not thermopen quick but it's quick. Price can't be beat. http://www.lowes.com/pd_23809-13471-81617_5003697__?productId=3335478&Ntt=taylor+thermometer&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNtt%3Dtaylor%2Bthermometer&facetInfo=$15%20-%20$25

ChokeOnSmoke

Bought this Taylor at Lowes last week for $17.99 and tested in boiling water. 212 dead on.  Not thermopen quick but it's quick. Price can't be beat. http://www.lowes.com/pd_23809-13471-81617_5003697__?productId=3335478&Ntt=taylor+thermometer&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNtt%3Dtaylor%2Bthermometer&facetInfo=$15%20-%20$25

That thing looks pretty nice for $18 bucks, and it has flames on it!

Nebraskaegger

If you don't want to splurge on a thermapen,  Thermoworks, sells the RT600C for $19.  I used one for a year before I bought a thermapen and it is an excellent thermometer for the price.  I think it's an awesome value for the $.

Sgt93

Bought this Taylor at Lowes last week for $17.99 and tested in boiling water. 212 dead on.  Not thermopen quick but it's quick. Price can't be beat. http://www.lowes.com/pd_23809-13471-81617_5003697__?productId=3335478&Ntt=taylor+thermometer&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNtt%3Dtaylor%2Bthermometer&facetInfo=$15%20-%20$25

That thing looks pretty nice for $18 bucks, and it has flames on it!

) too funny. It also has LED's that light within 30 degrees. Blue is under temp, green is at, and red is over. I suppose they are there if you can't read Also has a nice blue backlight. Great for the price. 

XLBalco

i did use it this past weekend on some salmon i made and i never checked the temp of salmon before.  worked fine and came to temp quickly.  i will use it this weekend when i make filets and that will be a better metric imo.

Eggbertsdad

The Thermapen is a little out of my budget, but I'm very interested in the Cooper and Taylor. XL & others keep us posted.

Thanks!

Sgt93

The Thermapen is a little out of my budget, but I'm very interested in the Cooper and Taylor. XL & others keep us posted.

Thanks!

I used it over the weekend on Ribs, pork chops, burgers and then did the boiling water test.  Very pleased for the $18 I spent. 

Eggbertsdad

For $18...I'm thinking that's the way to go.

Sgt93

I think my buddy I talked into buying an XL (and loves it!) is picking one up as well.  If it craps out on me, it's only $18.  It seems to be pretty well built and has a rubbery grip. Not dishwasher safe though but no biggie.  I just wipe down the probe and put it away.  

killborn

Just picked one up at Lowes, yet to try it, but for the price it is worth the risk.

Sgt93

Just picked one up at Lowes, yet to try it, but for the price it is worth the risk.

My thoughts exactly.  It's pretty good for the price. 

BBQBeerman

I bought the Taylor a couple months ago I have used it on chicken and Boston butts it works great.

bigphil

picked this up at lowes today tested it in boiling water only off by 2 tenths of a degree not bad for 17.98 by far not a thermopen but it does have flames . 

The Cen-Tex Smoker

picked this up at lowes today tested it in boiling water only off by 2 tenths of a degree not bad for 17.98 by far not a thermopen but it does have flames . 

The flames are what makes it work.

hoffmand

Thermapen website has some speed tests of various thermometers.  I won't spoil the ending by telling you who wins ... 

http://www.thermoworks.com/blog/2010/10/side-by-side-testing/

bigphil

Thermapen website has some speed tests of various thermometers.  I won't spoil the ending by telling you who wins ... 

http://www.thermoworks.com/blog/2010/10/side-by-side-testing/

no shock there lol but i got flames for 80.00 less . 

Sgt93

Thermapen website has some speed tests of various thermometers.  I won't spoil the ending by telling you who wins ... 

http://www.thermoworks.com/blog/2010/10/side-by-side-testing/

I wouldn't say you are wining by spending an additional $80. )

BYS1981

I am on my phone, but give me a minute for a link. America's Test Kitchen did an independent testing of several instant thermometers. Thermapen was the best, but the second best only run for $20.

BYS1981

This one is recommended at $17.

CDN ProAccurate Quick-Read Thermometer

Although this bulb-shaped thermometer felt awkward and cheaply
made, and testers found it was too easy to hit the small buttons
accidentally while gripping the head, it received top marks for speed,
accuracy, and temperature range. An automatic shutoff preserved battery
life.

They also recommend this one that runs for $25:

ThermoWorks Super-Fast Waterproof Pocket Thermometer

An extra-thin probe that allowed for easy temperature checks,
even inserted horizontally into chicken breasts, and relatively fast
readout times put this model at the top of the rankings. We also liked
the location of the readout screen at the side of the wand (as opposed
to the end) and the simplicity of its controls. Its few drawbacks are a
low maximum temperature, the fact that it can’t be calibrated (reset
when accuracy seems off), and its lack of an automatic shutoff.

XLBalco

 used mine this weekend on the filets and flank steak i made.  definitely a keeper.  registered the internal temp within 5 secs or so.  so far so good for 29 bucks!

Rick1

I recently got the Thermoworks RT600C pocket thermometer. Reads in 6 seconds or less and fit my budget much better than their Thermopen. Seems to work well.

I found it here http://www.amazingribs.com/BBQ_buyers_guide/index.html

JBUG99999

Bought two of the cheapo ones from Lowe's, a little nicer one, and then bought a thermopen because the others crapped out in no time.