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Themapen died....best replacement?
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I recently bought a Lavatools Javelin Pro Duo that seems to work every bit as well as my T-pen. Same features too (2-3 sec response time, backlit, rotating display, etc.). Gets good reviews from other eggheads on here. List is $45.99 and with the 15% discount code EGGHEAD, it's $39.09. Free shipping too.
https://www.lavatools.co/products/javelin-pro-dI hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!
MichaelCentral Connecticut -
Same thing, or a thermopop. The Javilen is popular too.
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I picked up Javelin Pro Duo off Massdrop last week for $29.99
I hear it's everything a Thermapen MK4 is. A bought one for my parents. It's a great thermometer the few times I've used it. My older Thermapen might take a backseat once it shows up"The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan
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Love my TP. However, it can be finicky, and if it died I would give Laval Tools Duo Pro a shot.They don’t want a population of citizens capable of critical thinking. They don’t want well informed, well educated people capable of critical thinking. They’re not interested in that. That doesn’t help them. That's against their interests. - George Carlin
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I should mention, the Javelin Pro Duo is apparently splash proof, like the T-pen MK3, not as water resistant as the MK4. But it's not 100 bucks either!
I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!
MichaelCentral Connecticut -
At the risk of the obvious- are you sure it doesn't need a new battery??Beyond that, I have a Javelin of some pedigree as a back-up that works fast enough for me and was a flash sale buy for under $30. FWIW-Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win. Life is too short for light/lite beer! Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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The other option would be to send it in to Thermoworks to have them look it over. It could be something super simple. My friend mentioned he got his back just recently from Thermoworks and had nothing but positive comments about them working on it. Might be a cheap alternative than buying a new thermometer."The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan
Minnesota -
Javelin here too. Love it!
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Javelin duo pro. My pop and pen both died so I made the change. So far so good. Same features as MK4 less than half the price.
Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX -
TP has great customer service. Email them and tell them what happened and how old it is and is they have any ideas how you could fix it. Mention that you lover it. You never know, they might send you one or offer a generous discount.Large, Medium, MiniMax, & 22, and 36" Blackstone
Grand Rapids MI -
kl8ton said:TP has great customer service. Email them and tell them what happened and how old it is and is they have any ideas how you could fix it. Mention that you lover it. You never know, they might send you one or offer a generous discount.Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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I have several MK4 and Javelin Pro Duo's , they are both spot on no issues the Duo has a magnet which can be nice and is value pricedVisalia, Ca @lkapigian
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3 of my 5 Thermoworks products have died in under 2 years with very light indoor kitchen use. 1 thermopop and 2 Timesticks.South of Nashville - BGE XL - Alfresco 42" ALXE - Alfresco Versa Burner - Sunbeam Microwave
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Its impossible to compare the reliability of the Thermapen and the Javelin Pro. We hear antidotal comments but do not know how many units of each are actually being used. Don't think either company is publishing their failure rate.
For what its worth, my Thermapen is still going strong after 10 years of use.Southeast Florida - LBGE
In cooking, often we implement steps for which we have no explanations other than ‘that’s what everybody else does’ or ‘that’s what I have been told.’ Dare to think for yourself. -
I would buy another MK4~ John - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
XL BGE, LG BGE, KJ Jr, PK Original, Ardore Pizza Oven, King Disc
Bloomington, IN - Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoosiers! -
Send it back to Thermapen. Maybe a easy fix for them. I have sent two back that haveLarge, small and mini now Egging in Rowlett Tx
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lousubcap said:At the risk of the obvious- are you sure it doesn't need a new battery??
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Reckon, I could use some more of that potter meat if ya got any extreee!!!
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jtcBoynton said:Its impossible to compare the reliability of the Thermapen and the Javelin Pro. We hear antidotal comments but do not know how many units of each are actually being used. Don't think either company is publishing their failure rate._____________
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I ordered a Javelin Pro Duo recently and am still getting used to it.
One of my first observations has been that I prefer the feel of the Thermapen in my hand, probably because it's more contoured than the Javelin.
But it's hard to argue with the Javelin Pro Duo price. I do like the magnets on the back, and that it is backlit.#1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February 2013 • #3 Mini May 2013A happy BGE family in Houston, TX. -
Thermoworks has treated me very well, so I'll continue to purchase until they give me a reason not to. I've got 8 of their offerings, and have had two warranty issues. Both issues resolved easily, and quickly. Great company.
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