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Quick thermapen question . .

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NDG
NDG Posts: 2,431
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Can I use it for high heat oil over 400? Or could it damage . . .
Columbus, OH

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  • Andy_in_CO
    Andy_in_CO Posts: 49
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    The pen is rated for over 550. I would worry about the tip being submerged in the oil though. I don't even wash mine in water. Just rub it off with some Clorox wipes.
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  • Greeno55
    Greeno55 Posts: 635
    edited December 2012
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    The manufacturer rates to to 572°. I've used in oil up to 450° in the past and have never had an issue. That being said, I didn't submerge it too deep, or leave it in too long.
    LBGE (2012), MiniMax (2014), and too many Eggcessories to list.  - Sudbury, Ontario
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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    I would love to help out but mine is under the tree and she won't let me have it.
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • Skiddymarker
    Skiddymarker Posts: 8,522
    edited December 2012
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    Oil is Ok, my original lasted three years (before someone walked off with it) always used it to check oil temps when oil heating on my gasser side burner. 
    And i do wash mine, soapy cloth and quick rinse after each cooks use. 
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  • NDG
    NDG Posts: 2,431
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    Thanks everyone . . Doing some steak fries in the Dutch oven, thanks!
    Columbus, OH

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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
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    The Themapen is rated to a max temp.  I'd avoid aqua regia, nitric acid, fluoric acid, perchloric acid, antimatter, etc.  (corrosives).  Last I checked, oil didn't dissolved stainless steel. :D
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