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Is Thermapen all that?

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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,453
    Just to pile on here and address the point @jtcBoynton just made - I have two Thermapens and love them! My oldest one is 14 years old and is still running with the original battery. That has to be a testimony of some sort to the simplicity and efficiency of the electronics of the unit. You might ask why I have two - I bought the second one when they offered it as waterproof. I prefer to use my old one though probably 5 times more often than the new waterproof! 
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,166
    SMITTYtheSMOKER said:
    Hello Chad in Pittsburgh,

    Some people regret not buying the best, never had a person wish they hadn't bought a Thermapen.  That would be the point I would like to make to you. 
    +1 Buying quality only stings once.
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  • jimithing
    jimithing Posts: 255
    Put me in the Yes boat.  I purchased lesser "instant read" thermometers only to watch them take 10 seconds to read the temp.  I like being able to open the lid and get a real read in 2-3 seconds.  It seems trivial but there's a lot of heat escaping in those 10 seconds.  It also gives your fire a lot more oxygen so it will spike/smoke. 

    I'd try to hold out for a sale or clearance of a certain color.  They'll probably have some special for July 4th.
    XL BGE
    Plano, TX
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  • Jeepster47
    Jeepster47 Posts: 3,827
    @jimithing ... backlit in red, white, or blue for $99.95 ... you've got until the 3rd of July.

    Washington, IL  >  Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max

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  • ads75
    ads75 Posts: 391
    I think the Thermapen is worth it too. Got tired of over cooking steaks, and worrying if the chicken was done. Thermopop wasn't available when I bought, sounds like a nice, cheaper alternative. I wanted to get the backlit version when they came out, but I've read about people complaining about the back light killing the battery life.
    Large BGE, Mini BGE
    Morgantown, PA
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  • Begger
    Begger Posts: 607
    I use whatever 25$ at Sur La Table buys for my grill / meat thermometer.
    It reads 211.7 in boiling water and 33 in ice water.     For any temp in between, I'll simply call it as good as it needs to be.
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  • Lit
    Lit Posts: 9,053
    Too many posts to read make sure if you are spending the money get the back lit one. They are on sale for $99 right now and you will never have to use a light to see the temp.
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