Guess I will get a Thermapen now

SmokeyPitt

Cute pup!  Is that a hidden fence collar?  

tarheelmatt

@SmokeyPitt, it is.  Works very well. 

buzd504

Perhaps brown is the fastest:

http://thermoworks.com/products/thermapen/splashproof_thermapen_private_sale_brown.html

tarheelmatt

@SmokeyPitt, she really don't require the collar any longer.  It is just for insurance.  

tarheelmatt

buzd504 said:

Perhaps brown is the fastest:

http://thermoworks.com/products/thermapen/splashproof_thermapen_private_sale_brown.html

I saw that, but couldn't use my VISA gift card.  

SmokeyPitt

We have the invisible fence as well.  It worked great for my first dog but our second dog keeps getting out.  We have given up on it for now and just take her out on a leash.  So, I have a love/hate relationship with the invisible fence thing. 

tarheelmatt

@SmokeyPitt, did you have the Stubborn Dog collar?  My big boy that passed last year was a stud, but boy was he stubborn and hard headed.  If he wanted to break through he just did on the standard collar.  I came across the stubborn dog collar that uses a 9V battery instead of the 1.5V ( I think).  It has 5 levels of correction.  His was on 4 most times.  When first getting used to it, it was a 5.  If the battery died, he would still run out.  

That is the same collar I have on her right now.  I have two of them that I bought from my previous dog.  

tarheelmatt

Here is the link, if interested.  

http://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-In-Ground-Super-Receiver-PRF-275-19/dp/B00115F3FA

SmokeyPitt

Thanks Matt!  I will look into that.  I have the DogWatch fence system so I'm not sure it is compatible, but they may have something comparable.  Sorry to hijack! 

tarheelmatt

SmokeyPitt said:

Thanks Matt!  I will look into that.  I have the DogWatch fence system so I'm not sure it is compatible, but they may have something comparable.  Sorry to hijack! 

No worries and no reason to be sorry!  Have a great day my friend! 

SGH

Congratulations on ordering the Thermapen. Nice looking dog!

tarheelmatt

Thanks @SGH.  I am sure it is well worth it.  Ready to put it through its paces.  

This will come in handy with the annual fund raiser I help cook for where we sell ribeye steak dinner and have a huge raffle.  Average around 265 steaks a year.  Last year I cooked 275!  

QDude

Foghorn said:

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.

I agree.  If I have my XL open for a minute or so, the temps can get out of hand very quickly.  The quicker I can get a reading, the less likely it is that the fire wll get too hot.

Phatchris

I have the $19 pocket one from thermoworks, works great but takes about 7 seconds and not backlit.

tarheelmatt

SGH said:

Congratulations on ordering the Thermapen. Nice looking dog!

@SGH, in regards to the dog.  If my Thermapen get eaten, you want her?  

tarheelmatt

Phatchris said:

I have the $19 pocket one from thermoworks, works great but takes about 7 seconds and not backlit.

@Phatchris, my old one indicates 5-6 seconds in the specification.  Hopefully I can tell a huge difference to justify the cost.