My thermometer died again yesterday - the second within a month!
The cheapies that I’m buying here ('cause that’s all that’s available) seem to attract moisture into their electronics and become totally useless very quickly.
I am looking for the best thermometer available - simple, reliable, metric scale and with a lifespan of more than 14 days (or 6 brews - whichever comes first)
Any recommendations - include please a link to on-line purchase plus “how long” you have owned your particular model.
thanks
David
I bought one at Wal-Mart for 12$, and it has served me well for over a year now.
Buy an inexpensive bimetal dial thermometer. The get a certified lab thermometer to keep it calibrated.
Could you please give me some more details - model, link etc
thanks
Here’s an example of the inexpensive thermometer…it has a nut on the back for adjusting it…
And then something like this to calibrate the first one against…
Be sure to calibrate at mash temps, around 150F.
I’ve used this one for over 40 brew sessions. Obviously, it can’t be left in the mash or anything, but it reads within a few seconds and I’ve found it to be accurate to much less than 1°C across the entire range. And of course the price is right.
http://www.amazon.com/Tru-Temp-Compact-Instant-Thermometer/dp/B000VK984I
I also have a cheap glass thermometer like this one that I use in the mash, but it sounds like you’re looking for something digital.
http://www.northernbrewer.com/brewing/review/product/list/id/279/category/23/
I recently bought this one because it is waterproof: SAWER138 ☯ Slot Gacor Hari Ini Gampang Jackpot Ratusan Juta
Kai
Anyone have any success with using something like a roasting thermometer with a probe that goes into the mash? I don’t think the one I have is fully submersible. It’d be nice to have something that sits outside the mashtun and tells you what the temp is inside without having to open it up.
That actually looks tastier than the octopus in the Ethic cooking thread.
Did you just run the probe into the mash? Was it fairly accurate?
Probe right in the mash. It was off by a degree according to my trusty dial thermometer, so I kept this in mind when reading it. It really worked great. Don’t know why I have not got anoher one. Might have o make a run to Walley’s today.
Good to know. Might have to give the one I have a try.
Weaz…That was funny when you posted those ribs on the other forum. LMAO. I’m sure your making better racks these days. :-\
I have this thermometer. I calibrate every so often using a lab thermometer.
Ah yes, the CDN Pro Accurate Quick Tip. Came in first in America’s Test Kitchen testing. I have one I use for cooking but the probe is too short for my brewing purposes.
I have this one, and I am a HUGE fan of it. You can also get it with a wire lead on it. Its waterproof, which is a definite plus.
http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Scientific-Digital-Thermometers-Stem/dp/B0015SGXAM
Taylor 9842 Commercial Waterproof Digital Thermometer
Bullet
Proof
I’ve dropped it into the mash, while chilling wort and its stood the test of time.
I have a dial thermometer as a back up but havent needed it yet (knocking on wood)
All for around $15.00
Is there another America’s Test Kitchen? This one has been at the top of every ATK list I’ve ever seen: http://www.thermoworks.com/products/thermapen/splashproof_thermapen.html
This is what I have, and it rocks. But it’s very expensive.
Thank goodness for Amazon.
and the advice from all of you.
Ordered 3 thermometers - just keep on clicking and the orders keep on coming
They recently cited the CDN as being as effective for lot less money. But, yeah, the Thermapen is really good if you want to spend the $$.