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thermapen question

victor1
victor1 Posts: 225
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I just received my new Thermapen yesterday.  It looks easy to use,  but just want to know if anyone here has any special tips?  Thanks in advance..

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  • Wolfpack
    Wolfpack Posts: 3,552
    Make sure to measure temp in the middle- if prob gets too close to bottom edge of the meat it will read higher. I go in from the side for burgers and other thinner cuts of meat
    Greensboro, NC
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  • stemc33
    stemc33 Posts: 3,567
    edited November 2014
    Be careful when taking an oral temperature...the point is sharp. :D
    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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  • NervousDad
    NervousDad Posts: 307
    edited November 2014
    I turn the 10ths reading off so I don't sit there watching it jump around. Enjoy it! It was one of my best purchases for cooking.
    Aurora,OH
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  • Beavercreek_Smoker
    Beavercreek_Smoker Posts: 105
    More important, DON'T use as a rectal thermomitor.
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  • Big_Green_Craig
    Big_Green_Craig Posts: 1,578
    Wolfpack said:

    Make sure to measure temp in the middle- if prob gets too close to bottom edge of the meat it will read higher. I go in from the side for burgers and other thinner cuts of meat

    +1 on this.
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  • CarolinaCrazy
    CarolinaCrazy Posts: 585
    It has auto shut off so if you leave it open, it will shut down after a few minutes - that's nice nice, but if you leave it open on the table and then quickly want to take a temperature, you have to close and re-open it.

    My advice, Close it after you take a temperature - every time. Then when yo need it, you just pop it open and are ready. I know it only takes a couple seconds to close and open, but it is nice to have it at the ready every time you need it.

    Also - Avoid washing it in the sink if you can. Water is not it's friend. Wipe it off with a paper towel and some rubbing alcohol if you can. Othewise a wet sponge and wipe down is all it needs.
    1 LBGE in Chapel Hill, NC
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