Guess I will get a Thermapen now

tarheelmatt

Left my thermometer outside after a cook about a week ago.  Wife looked out and said "oh crap, the dog has your thermometer".  By the time I got out there, the casing was off and PCB was exposed an mangled.  Damnit!!  

This was not a Thermapen, but a very good thermometer that others suggest that will do just as well as a Thermapen, and cheaper.  Thinking about taking the plunge and getting one and keeping an eye on it so the dog doesn't get it too.  

shtgunal3

Get the orange one. They are the fastest.

blind99

I would like an upgrade, as well. Was thinking about a backlit thermapen. Any thoughts on this alternative from cdn?
Amazon sells it for around $65

CDN INTP626X ProAccurate Infrared Thermocouple Probe Thermometer

SGH

I have really enjoyed my Thermapen thus far. No complaints or issues at all. I highly recommend it.

Carolina Q

I like my Tpen. But if it ever dies (or becomes a doggie treat), I will buy a Thermopop for $20something. Supposedly just as accurate, only a tad slower and backlit.

blind99

My cheapo weber takes 20 seconds or so to get a stable reading. I'm starting to try steaks on the egg (even threw one on the coals ala hapster last night - felt bold after a few drinks) and the extra time to get an accurate reading is a problem.

Hi54putty

Hey man, try the less expensive thermo pop or whatever they call it. Works awesome. I am very impressed. Much less expensive.

henapple

@Cazzy uses his finger.

XC242

Get the orange one, because it's fastest just like @shtgunal3 says, but also because it's easier to keep track off so you don't leave it laying around for the dog to play with... So end endeth today's lesson.

stemc33

Well played @tarheelmatt‌ , that's like leaving your shoes out to get a new pair.

@blind99‌ , you should take lessons from @tarheelmatt‌

tarheelmatt

I had this one shown below, and is actually about the same response time as the Thermopop.  

http://www.amazon.com/RT600C-Super-fast-Water-resistant-Digital-Thermometer/dp/B002GE2XF8/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1409531535&sr=1-4&keywords=thermopop

morrobayrich

Clearly time to sell the dog!

mebanite60

Just got my new Thermapen this week and used it today for cedar planked salmon. Very impressive!

tarheelmatt

morrobayrich said:

Clearly time to sell the dog!

Sometimes I want to.  This dog is pretty dang special to say the least.... Smart as hell, but very stubborn.  I have to much money in this dog to let go, that is the kicker... lol

bcsnave

XC242 said:

Get the orange one, because it's fastest just like @shtgunal3 says, but also because it's easier to keep track off so you don't leave it laying around for the dog to play with... So end endeth today's lesson.

Heeeeyyyyy............is that the oldest trick in the book?

bcsnave

If you're looking for a backlit TPen..they only come in white, blue, or Red..no orange.

 

I just got my Blue TPen on Friday....nice piece of equipment..BUY one and you won't be thinking you "should've" not wasted the money ..again

johnkitchens

I have a Thermapen. I wish I had the backlit version. If anything ever happens to mine I will replace it with the backlit version. 

I have a buddy that has the Thermopop, and he loves it. 

JRWhitee

I love my thermapen especially when cooking steaks.

WeberWho

Your dog was sick of waiting for readings and food scraps. He knew a Thermapen would hurry the process up! I'd take it as a sign! [-O< )

BYS1981

Carolina Q said:

I like my Tpen. But if it ever dies (or becomes a doggie treat), I will buy a Thermopop for $20something. Supposedly just as accurate, only a tad slower and backlit.

I paid $24 for my thermapop, it's now $29, but on open box sales it runs $19! It gives temperature in approx 3-4 seconds.

I've seen guys say they need it instant for steaks.. I'm sorry, but I have no problem probing and getting temperature of steaks. Dinner last night was a perfect 130°F steak, I lost no arm hair. Thermapop is the way to go.

Foghorn

BYS1981 said:

I like my Tpen. But if it ever dies (or becomes a doggie treat), I will buy a Thermopop for $20something. Supposedly just as accurate, only a tad slower and backlit.

I paid $24 for my thermapop, it's now $29, but on open box sales it runs $19! It gives temperature in approx 3-4 seconds. I've seen guys say they need it instant for steaks.. I'm sorry, but I have no problem probing and getting temperature of steaks. Dinner last night was a perfect 130°F steak, I lost no arm hair. Thermapop is the way to go.

It is a rare situation when those few seconds add up and make a difference.  However, it can be a problem when you are roasting 10 double-thick pork chops.  By the time you check them all, the fire has had a full minute or more of unrestricted airflow.  For those times, I prefer the faster thermometer.

bigguy136

Watch for thremopen to have an open box sale. When they do, someone always will post it.

BYS1981

Well @Foghorn‌, I have a family of 5, 3 are 5 or younger, so I'm usually only doing 2 steaks at a time. I'm never in that rare situation, so for my needs pop wins.

RRP

For whatever it's worth I received an email from them this morning as a reminder that their sale ends at midnight tonight. Instead of buying 1 for $96 you can buy 2 for $85 each so maybe a buddy is on the brink of ordering one also maybe?

Skiddymarker

+1 with @RRP - good buy and saves shipping costs. 

Mickey

henapple said:

@Cazzy uses his finger.

Oh, That was his finger #:-S

Lit

I am getting a thermapop for night time cooks. Hate having to find a light for my old thermapen. May just get a back lit thermapen but so expensive.

bcsnave

Lit said:

I am getting a thermapop for night time cooks. Hate having to find a light for my old thermapen. May just get a back lit thermapen but so expensive.

Lit...

 

You got a KJ and a MIni...you had an egg... with the dollars you have in your equipment...why would you cheap out...BUY the damn Thermapen back "lit"

 

 

Lit

Yeah I probably will. They had both the thermapop and backlit therma pen in stock in multiple colors at a BGE dealer near my work but its hard to spend $120 on another thermometer. I have gotten great deals on my existing eggs. Without accessories between my XL, large, KJ junior and Mini I am in about $1700 and the KJ junior and XL were both from dealers with full warranty.

warwoman

Darn, I deleted a post from Thermoworks this morning on a friends sale of Thermapens. I know it's not the open box sale like the one I got my 'pen from, but the price is cheaper if you buy with a buddy. May want to get on their website and check it out.

tarheelmatt

Just pulled the trigger and ordered a Thermapen.  Couldn't find a buddy for the $85 deal.  I had a $70 VISA gift card from the set of tires I just put on my truck and my mother-in-law gave me a $25 Amazon gift card.  Only had to pay the $3.99!  

If the dog grabs this one she maybe a gonner.. Anyone want a lab mix female dog?  She will fetch and was in obedience school.  She does a lot of things very well, but when she wants to be stubborn, she can be extremely stubborn.   

When you nail a cook, she will give you a wink too!!!!!!