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Guess I will get a Thermapen now

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tarheelmatt
tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
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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.  
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  • shtgunal3
    shtgunal3 Posts: 5,647
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    Get the orange one. They are the fastest.

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     LBGE,SBGE, and a Mini makes three......Sweet home Alabama........ Stay thirsty my friends .

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  • blind99
    blind99 Posts: 4,971
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    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

    Chicago, IL - Large and Small BGE - Weber Gasser and Kettle
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    I have really enjoyed my Thermapen thus far. No complaints or issues at all. I highly recommend it.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    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 hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • blind99
    blind99 Posts: 4,971
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    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.
    Chicago, IL - Large and Small BGE - Weber Gasser and Kettle
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  • Hi54putty
    Hi54putty Posts: 1,873
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    Hey man, try the less expensive thermo pop or whatever they call it. Works awesome. I am very impressed. Much less expensive.
    XL,L,S 
    Winston-Salem, NC 
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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    @Cazzy uses his finger.
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • XC242
    XC242 Posts: 1,208
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    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.
    LBGE (still waitin' for my free T-Shirt), DIgiQ DX2 (In Blue, cause it's the fastest), Heavy Duty Kick Ash Basket, Mc Farland, WI. :glasses:  B)
    If it wasn't for my BGE I'd have no use for my backyard...
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  • stemc33
    stemc33 Posts: 3,567
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    Well played @tarheelmatt‌ , that's like leaving your shoes out to get a new pair.

    @blind99‌ , you should take lessons from @tarheelmatt‌ :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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  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
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    I had this one shown below, and is actually about the same response time as the Thermopop.  

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  • morrobayrich
    morrobayrich Posts: 104
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    Clearly time to sell the dog!
    Morro Bay, CA
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  • mebanite60
    mebanite60 Posts: 14
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    Just got my new Thermapen this week and used it today for cedar planked salmon. Very impressive!
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  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
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    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
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  • bcsnave
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    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?

    The Dude..a Mini and a Large Egg..a DigiQ DX (BGE Green)..some Cast Iron...a Thermapen.............and an Ol' Fashion

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    Glenbeulah, WI

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  • bcsnave
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    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

    The Dude..a Mini and a Large Egg..a DigiQ DX (BGE Green)..some Cast Iron...a Thermapen.............and an Ol' Fashion

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  • johnkitchens
    johnkitchens Posts: 5,227
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    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. 

    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
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    I love my thermapen especially when cooking steaks.

                                                                
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    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,026
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    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< =))
    "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
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  • BYS1981
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    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.
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  • Foghorn
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    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.

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

    San Antonio, TX

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  • bigguy136
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    Watch for thremopen to have an open box sale. When they do, someone always will post it.

    Big Lake, Minnesota

    2X Large BGE, 1 Mini Max, Stokers, Adjustable Rig

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  • BYS1981
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    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.
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  • RRP
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    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?
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  • Skiddymarker
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    +1 with @RRP - good buy and saves shipping costs. 
    Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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  • Mickey
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    henapple said:
    @Cazzy uses his finger.

    Oh, That was his finger #:-S
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • Lit
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    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.
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  • bcsnave
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    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"

     

     

    The Dude..a Mini and a Large Egg..a DigiQ DX (BGE Green)..some Cast Iron...a Thermapen.............and an Ol' Fashion

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  • Lit
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    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.
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  • warwoman
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    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.
    From the NE Georgia Mountains! Me, SWMBO, and two spoiled ass Springers!
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  • tarheelmatt
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    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!!!!!!

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