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ckali7
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Think it's about time to replace my CDN knock off, it's been a decent stand in but it just doesn't seem reliable or fast. I've had several cooks recently where the CDN reads a lower temp so I leave on and end up overcooked. Most recently tonight with dive good thick ribeyes, checked then after a few minutes and it read 120, left on a little longer, checked and it read 140's which is supposed to be rare according to the temp chart on the back of the thermometer. Well, got the steaks inside and cut into then and all were at least medium, some were medium well....
So, that said is it worth the newer MK4 or should I just go with the standard TP and save a few $$$?
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I would spend the little extra and get the new one with back light and multi directional display. But you can't go wrong with even the cheaper PopThank you,DarianGalveston Texas
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This time of year unless you have a light on your egg I would say go for the backlit version, but in the summer when I'm cooking in the light of day it doesn't really matter. I'd say go for. Best of both worlds.-----------------------------------------analyze adapt overcome2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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Photo Egg said:I would spend the little extra and get the new one with back light and multi directional display. But you can't go wrong with even the cheaper Pop-----------------------------------------analyze adapt overcome2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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I can easily spend your money on the MK4.
If you do not want me to spend that much money of yours, you can get the older model. While I heard the pop is good, I have no personal experience with it.
Any way you go, sounds like you need something soon before you mess up some more ribeyes!
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TP running an open box/demo/refurb sale on the classics right now for $63..... Hard to pass that up..... If all the MK4 does extra is the backlight and isn't any faster then I'm leaning that direction.
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M4 all the way, auto on, auto rotate, auto backlight, auto awesome.Jacksonville FL
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If backlit and screen rotation is no big deal to you go for it. I've never wished my original TP rotated the numbers, But I'm right handed I think the rotation would help lefties.
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Mattman3969 said:hiPhoto Egg said:I would spend the little extra and get the new one with back light and multi directional display. But you can't go wrong with even the cheaper Pop
Cooking in low light I will take my Pop over the original TP with no light every time.Thank you,DarianGalveston Texas -
The auto on feature is worth having. I have an older version. Many times when using it the off timer will shut it down when I am taking the temp of something. Most annoying when heating up a sauce or similar to an exact temp and have the thermometer shut down during the process.
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ckali7 said:, checked then after a few minutes and it read 120, left on a little longer, checked and it read 140's which is supposed to be rare according to the temp chart on the back of the thermometer.
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The problem with CDN thermometers is that they register in *Canadian.
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Them damn commie canadian units confuse and frighten me.
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the_crease said:ckali7 said:, checked then after a few minutes and it read 120, left on a little longer, checked and it read 140's which is supposed to be rare according to the temp chart on the back of the thermometer.
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I need to get an instant read. Can't drop $100 on the mk4. Debating between the on sale regular thermapen for 63 and the Javelin Pro for $55. Speeds are similar. Javelin is backlit, thermapen isn't (I have the smokeware light on the egg so that may help with that) and is a few bucks cheaper. Thermapen has the reputation. Thoughts?
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go with the javelin pro. I just got one. for 55 on amazon. backlit. and fast. no complaints at all yet.
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@nth78
The Thermapen is a bit faster, a bit more accurate, has a slightly larger operating range, more waterproof. The Javelin Pro is cheaper. The Thermapen is made in England, the Javelin in China. If you need to contact Thermoworks, they have phones, emails, and a real address - Lavatools has an email. Thermoworks has been around for a number of years and has a good customer service reputation - Lavatools seems to be pretty new so long term service is yet to be determined.
When I got my Thermapen eight years ago, I don't remember Lavatools being around. My Thermapen gets daily use. It is still going strong - I sometimes wish it would break so I could get the new MK4 version. The MK4 is $100. Figure it will last for 10 years. Thats less than $1 per month for the top of the line thermometer.Southeast Florida - LBGE
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ckali7 said:
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@ckali7 yes those temps are definitely high! sounds like your thermometer works fine but is slow for your liking. you can't go wrong with thermopro, or the new mk4. i like the thermopop a lot too.
here's a screenshot of the thermoworks meat magnet.
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buzd504 said:The problem with CDN thermometers is that they register in *Canadian.
Dave
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blind99 said:@ckali7 yes those temps are definitely high! sounds like your thermometer works fine but is slow for your liking. you can't go wrong with thermopro, or the new mk4. i like the thermopop a lot too.
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Anyone have experience with both the CDN and a Thermapen that can offer a comparison between the two? Am I going to see a significant difference by upgrading to the TP?My CDN is supposedly the thermocouple design like the TP.
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@ckali7 The USDA publishes temps for food safety, not suggested serving temps for culinary quality. Yes they did make some changes a couple of years ago. I am not familiar with the CDN numbers, but they may be using USDA safety numbers, not culinary goodness numbers.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.
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