Thermapens...

[Fire Me Boy!]

I've seen talk of these in a few cooking threads, and I'm a huge fan of them. They are simply incredible thermometers for cooks.

Anyhoo, Thermoworks is doing an open box sale if you're interested in one or need a backup.

http://www.thermoworks.com/products/thermapen/splashproof_thermapen_open_box_sale_jan_2014.html

[Dante84]

I smoke pretty often, and when I was back home, I used my brother's remote thermometer, and I dont think I'll ever go back.

Basically you clip one thermometer onto the grill surface, and the other into the meat, and the wires connect to an external display. You can then set a Max and Min temp window for both air and meat.

There's a second, remote hand held display that synchs up with the first. You can then go inside if its cold and watch football. The thing beeps at you if either of your temps go outside the desired range.

It was fucking sweet.

[Just Passin' By]

I've seen talk of these in a few cooking threads, and I'm a huge fan of them. They are simply incredible thermometers for cooks.

Anyhoo, Thermoworks is doing an open box sale if you're interested in one or need a backup.

http://www.thermoworks.com/products/thermapen/splashproof_thermapen_open_box_sale_jan_2014.html

Thanks for this. I couldn't justify paying $200 for a thermometer to myself, but this is much more reasonable. I'll try to convince myself of the worth over the next couple of hours.

[Fire Me Boy!]

Thanks for this. I couldn't justify paying $200 for a thermometer to myself, but this is much more reasonable. I'll try to convince myself of the worth over the next couple of hours.

It's completely worth it... mine broke a couple months ago, and I immediately got online and bought another.

[GloryDayz]

I smoke pretty often, and when I was back home, I used my brother's remote thermometer, and I dont think I'll ever go back.

Basically you clip one thermometer onto the grill surface, and the other into the meat, and the wires connect to an external display. You can then set a Max and Min temp window for both air and meat.

There's a second, remote hand held display that synchs up with the first. You can then go inside if its cold and watch football. The thing beeps at you if either of your temps go outside the desired range.

It was fucking sweet.

Ditto. And I have a pretty nice one (dual temp) and all and it's key to a perfect long smoke.

That being said, there's a LOT about it that just pisses me off! If I weren't in IT I'm not sure I'd be as mad, but it's obvious some of the programmers were stoned when they wrote the code/made up the programming steps. And were scared of a few extra buttons too! So it works great, but the logic behind it seems to be very HP calulator'esque...

Hell, I might look into that iPad version (I'd need another iPad first!!) next. It's super-sweet, and engineered towards Apple people.

[Dante84]

Ditto. And I have a pretty nice one (dual temp) and all and it's key to a perfect long smoke.

That being said, there's a LOT about it that just pisses me off! If I weren't in IT I'm not sure I'd be as mad, but it's obvious some of the programmers were stoned when they wrote the code/made up the programming steps. And were scared of a few extra buttons too! So it works great, but the logic behind it seems to be very HP calulator'esque...

Hell, I might look into that iPad version (I'd need another iPad first!!) next. It's super-sweet, and engineered towards Apple people.

woah... that sounds cool. Link?

[GloryDayz]

woah... that sounds cool. Link?

http://idevicesinc.com/igrill/

http://androidandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/igrill-630.jpg

[GloryDayz]

http://idevicesinc.com/igrill/

http://androidandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/igrill-630.jpg

I'm not sure this is the one (cuz it's NOT on an Apple device), but you get the point...

[Dante84]

That is badass!!!

[GloryDayz]

That is badass!!!

No shit. And if it works on Droid, I'm SOOOOOO there!

** Update ***

FUUUUUUUUUUUUG, "Your device isn't compatible with this version"!

[Just Passin' By]

No shit. And if it works on Droid, I'm SOOOOOO there!

** Update ***

FUUUUUUUUUUUUG, "Your device isn't compatible with this version"!

With the iGrill, there's no need to carry around a separate device like other wireless thermometers. Just monitor your food using the free iGrill app from your iPad, iPhone, iPod touch or Android device.


I clicked the link to check it out. The front page had 3 different models, and the one that looks like the one you've got in your post is supposedly android compatible.

[GloryDayz]

I clicked the link to check it out. The front page had 3 different models, and the one that looks like the one you've got in your post is supposedly android compatible.

Yeah, and mu Samsung Infuse AND not even the newer Samsung tablet device... Seems like the warning in the Play Store to verify on the manufacturer's site for compatibility is a pretty good idea! Supposedly because the iGrill hardware device uses a non-standard bluetooth or something like that!

Well THAT sucks!

[angelo]

Thanks FMB,
I picked up two more for the culinary team I am coaching.

Ang

[Saccopoo]

A $100 for a handheld thermometer?

That's nuts.

[Fire Me Boy!]

A $100 for a handheld thermometer?

That's nuts.

No, it's a quality tool of the kitchen. A fast, reliable thermometer is worth its weight in gold.

[GloryDayz]

No, it's a quality tool of the kitchen. A fast, reliable thermometer is worth its weight in gold.

Agree, not only do I hate the wait mine makes me wait, I'm sure the foods getting jacked up while I wait, AND the grill is losing heat!

[J Diddy]

A $100 for a handheld thermometer?

That's nuts.

better than burning a $300 stegosaurus rump.

[Saccopoo]

No, it's a quality tool of the kitchen. A fast, reliable thermometer is worth its weight in gold.

I understand the concept, and I'm not one to overly criticize anyone for an exorbitant culinary tool purchase (my knife bag and it's contents testify to this), but a hundred clams for a simple probe thermo-coupler is a lot.

I've got three different thermo's in my knife bag right now and I can't remember bitching about how much time they took or if they weren't accurate and I don't think I spent over $10 on any of them.

I mean, that's 1/3 of the way there to a pretty nice knife...

[Fire Me Boy!]

I understand the concept, and I'm not one to overly criticize anyone for an exorbitant culinary tool purchase (my knife bag and it's contents testify to this), but a hundred clams for a simple probe thermo-coupler is a lot.

I've got three different thermo's in my knife bag right now and I can't remember bitching about how much time they took or if they weren't accurate and I don't think I spent over $10 on any of them.

I mean, that's 1/3 of the way there to a pretty nice knife...

Try one one time and you'll be sold.

[Saccopoo]

Try one one time and you'll be sold.

Honestly, I'd use it once in a blue moon.

I use the tried and true method of poking shit with my finger for final determination of doneness.

[GloryDayz]

Honestly, I'd use it once in a blue moon.

I use the tried and true method of poking shit with my finger for final determination of doneness.

I guess that's why I don't have a hydraulic floor lift in my garage and use floor-jack/jack-stands instead; I'd only use a full-on hydraulic floor lift once in a blue moon.

Then again, maybe you use the other method because you don't have a good/fast electronic device like this. Maybe??? There's no question, both methods work, the electronic method just works better.

And I'd say this too, if you're into cooking/grilling/smoking it's no big deal. FMB and a few of us really like to cook, so what we'd spend on this toy means little compared to the craziness (sometimes) of that month's ingredients for what we're making. I'm into photography and dropping $100 on something is easy. My cash-poor neighbor (as he loves to say) always has coin for new tires, headers, stereos, and junk for his car. I drop $200-$300 on a bat for a kid's baseball dreams. Oh, and LOL, I used to drop $200-$300 on tix for a Chiefs game PER GAME!!!!

What does all that mean???? If you're into something, spend the money, you're worth it!

[Simply Red]

has everyone been pooping okay?

[Unsmooth-Moment]

Love my thermapen.

[GloryDayz]

has everyone been pooping okay?

Since juicing it's less often, but nothing I can't handle.





Wait, that sounded bad!

[J Diddy]

has everyone been pooping okay?

My buttcrack has been performing at slightly sub-Hiroshima levels.

[Fire Me Boy!]

I posted this earlier in the food thread:


Small things make me excited. I'm very stoked. One of my Thermapens has been on the fritz for a while due to a busted battery cap on the back. The little clippy thingy that holds the cap and battery in place broke some time ago. It works, but you have to hold pressure on the cap.

In a stroke of clarity this morning, I took the silicone sleeve off my primary Thermapen and put it on the secondary, and IT WORKS!

So I just ordered another, and soon I'll be back to two fully functional Thermapens!

PBJ


Just to follow up because I'm seriously impressed, I tweeted my excitement this morning and Thermoworks responded. My busted pen is 5 years out of warranty, but they wanted to know which pen was broken, then said they'd send replacement caps for both pens, "just to be safe."

[Just Passin' By]

I posted this earlier in the food thread:





Just to follow up because I'm seriously impressed, I tweeted my excitement this morning and Thermoworks responded. My busted pen is 5 years out of warranty, but they wanted to know which pen was broken, then said they'd send replacement caps for both pens, "just to be safe."

I haven't been able to convince myself to shell out that much coin for a Thermopen yet, and current family situations require that all money be saved in case of emergency. One of these days I'll do it though.

[Tacoman]

I have got to get one of those!

[Great Expectations]

I use this on 90% of my outdoor cooks.
https://www.bbqguru.com/

It is also great for high temperature grilling, you just leave the temperature control thermometer out of the grill so it is constantly pumping air in to increase the heat.

[Sorce]

This is the one I use for smoking.

http://www.maverickhousewares.com/et7_files/image005.jpg

http://www.maverickhousewares.com/et7.htm

[MahiMike]

http://idevicesinc.com/igrill/

http://androidandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/igrill-630.jpg

I have an iGrill but it's pretty spotty. The app crashes a lot on my Android. But the read out next to the grill works ok.

[GloryDayz]

I have an iGrill but it's pretty spotty. The app crashes a lot on my Android. But the read out next to the grill works ok.I have a Droid, it solves a lot of that.

[Fire Me Boy!]

$69 now through Halloween. Great price if you're on the fence - easily one of the best tools you can have in the kitchen is a fast and accurate thermometer, and the Thermapen is the best of the bunch.

http://thermoworks.com/specials/serious-eats-classic-deal-of-the-day.php?tw=SERIOUSEATS

[srvy]

I use and have good results with the Thermopop.

http://www.thermoworks.com/products/low_cost/thermopop.html

[srvy]

Also have this one and its fast and a 1/4 price of the brand name thermopen.

http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Accurate-High-Performing-Digital-Thermometer/dp/B00GRFHXVQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1441314852&sr=1-1&keywords=thermapen

[Dunit35]

Also have this one and its fast and a 1/4 price of the brand name thermopen.

http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Accurate-High-Performing-Digital-Thermometer/dp/B00GRFHXVQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1441314852&sr=1-1&keywords=thermapen

The cheap Wal Mart thermometer I have takes close to a minute to get the reading. By that time, I've lost 20+ degrees in my Traeger. Cold weather it drops even faster.

[Fire Me Boy!]

Also have this one and its fast and a 1/4 price of the brand name thermopen.

http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Accurate-High-Performing-Digital-Thermometer/dp/B00GRFHXVQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1441314852&sr=1-1&keywords=thermapen


Your point is very valid, but 1/4 is an exaggeration. You can routinely find the Thermapens on sale for $79.

That CDN you linked is the one ATK recommends if you don't want to spend the money for the slightly better (but not 3x better) Thermapen.

For me, Thermoworks has earned some significant brand loyalty to me for their customer service. Those guys absolutely rule all.

[Just Passin' By]

With my previously used thermometer on the fritz, I ordered a Thermopen during this recent sale. I should have it in plenty of time to put it to the test on Thanksgiving.

[Fire Me Boy!]

With my previously used thermometer on the fritz, I ordered a Thermopen during this recent sale. I should have it in plenty of time to put it to the test on Thanksgiving.


You'll love it!

Re: the turkey: rip that pop up shit out.

[Just Passin' By]

You'll love it!

Re: the turkey: rip that pop up shit out.


I hear you. I haven't used the pop up in a bird in over a decade. They are wrong so often that they are worse than useless.

[Just Passin' By]

It came in today, and I'm cooking a turkey tonight, so it'll get it's first test in a few hours. I'm looking forward to being able to throw away the one I've been using.

[Fire Me Boy!]

Open box Thermapens $63.

http://thermoworks.com/products/thermapen/classic_thermapen_openbox_0116.html?utm_source=Nl-2015Feb3&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Feature&utm_content=inbox&utm_campaign=Feb2015-OKJoe-Open-Box-cs#Video

[Buehler445]

Open box Thermapens $63.

http://thermoworks.com/products/thermapen/classic_thermapen_openbox_0116.html?utm_source=Nl-2015Feb3&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Feature&utm_content=inbox&utm_campaign=Feb2015-OKJoe-Open-Box-cs#Video

Bought one. Thanks!

[mikeyis4dcats.]

Open box Thermapens $63.

http://thermoworks.com/products/thermapen/classic_thermapen_openbox_0116.html?utm_source=Nl-2015Feb3&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Feature&utm_content=inbox&utm_campaign=Feb2015-OKJoe-Open-Box-cs#Video

Thats a good deal, though I love my Javelin. Backlit display, auto on/off, splashproof

http://www.amazon.com/Lavatools-PX1-Javelin-Thermometer-Chipotle/dp/B00NMQGAT4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1454511565&sr=8-2&keywords=lavatools

[Fire Me Boy!]

Open box classic Thermapens, $63. If you're on the fence, this is the creme de la creme of thermometers.

http://www.thermoworks.com/Classic-Thermapen-Open-Box-7-2016?utm_source=Nl-2016July13&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Feature&utm_content=inbox&utm_campaign=July2016-Classic-Thermapen-Open-Box-cs

[In58men]

"Thermapens are rarely returned so we almost never have enough units to hold an "Open Box Sale." We have finally collected a small number of Classic Thermapens here (and from the factory in England) that, for various reasons, we will not sell as new units. Some have slightly damaged packaging, there are a few sales demos, a tiny number are returns, a few have minor cosmetic flaws, and an even smaller number might be "refurbished" to like-new condition after very short term use"

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Lulz

[LoneWolf]

Open box classic Thermapens, $63. If you're on the fence, this is the creme de la creme of thermometers.

http://www.thermoworks.com/Classic-Thermapen-Open-Box-7-2016?utm_source=Nl-2016July13&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Feature&utm_content=inbox&utm_campaign=July2016-Classic-Thermapen-Open-Box-cs

Thanks, FMB. Just ordered one.

[ILChief]

I have the javelin pro. It rocks

[mikeyis4dcats.]

I have the javelin pro. It rocks

As I do. Definitely work the $$.

[In58men]

https://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-nuvita-instant-read-digital-cooking-thermometer?utm_source=fbc&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=US_MB_SOM_FBC_TIM_TTT_RS_CBP_CH1_NBR_x%2Afb6042820387922&bypass=true


My kind of deal

[mikeyis4dcats.]

https://www.amazon.com/Nuvita-Instant-Digital-Cooking-Thermometer/dp/B0184QBFBY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468527658&sr=8-1&keywords=nuvita

mediocre reveiws. I'd hold out for a Javlin Pro on sale

[Fire Me Boy!]

https://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-nuvita-instant-read-digital-cooking-thermometer?utm_source=fbc&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=US_MB_SOM_FBC_TIM_TTT_RS_CBP_CH1_NBR_x%2Afb6042820387922&bypass=true


My kind of deal

Mediocre thermometer is mediocre.

[Fire Me Boy!]

Open box classic Thermapens, $63. If you're on the fence, this is the creme de la creme of thermometers.

http://www.thermoworks.com/Classic-Thermapen-Open-Box-7-2016?utm_source=Nl-2016July13&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Feature&utm_content=inbox&utm_campaign=July2016-Classic-Thermapen-Open-Box-cs

Last day.

[Buehler445]

As I do. Definitely work the $$.

ROFL

I was trying to figure out what you were trying to say, and it was ALL NSFW, then I thought, maybe he meant WORTH. Yep. That's probably it.

[mikeyis4dcats.]

ROFL

I was trying to figure out what you were trying to say, and it was ALL NSFW, then I thought, maybe he meant WORTH. Yep. That's probably it.

:thumb:

[GloryDayz]

Last day.So you don't implement the lick test on chicken? Every hour, on the hour. :D

[Fire Me Boy!]

Classic red or green are $59 today.

http://www.thermoworks.com/Classic-Thermapen?utm_source=Nl-2017Nov18&utm_medium=email&utm_term=48HrClassicTpenSale&utm_content=inbox&utm_campaign=Nov2017-verifying-turkey-temps-cs

[Buehler445]

That's 40% off. If you don't have one, do it. It's worth the money.

[KCUnited]

Even if you have one, they make great gifts for people that wouldn't normally drop coin on a good kitchen thermometer even though they should.

[MTG#10]

$67 after tax and shipping for me. Been wanting one but still too much. I'll stick with my $25 Lavatools Javelin, it's accurate within 1 degree and only takes 3 seconds.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GRFHXVQ/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_8?smid=A3IRFRU26TI1CZ&psc=1

[mlyonsd]

Even if you have one, they make great gifts for people that wouldn't normally drop coin on a good kitchen thermometer even though they should.

That is a great idea.

[Stryker]

I LOVE mine!! Best purchase I ever made for grilling besides my Weber Genesis grill itself! Another awesome item are the Grill Grates! Highly recommend! :thumb:

https://www.grillgrate.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA0b_QBRCeARIsAFntQ9qAqYXErzAEiRhgqMUbtJsINJRxgpLi9aOW3fNg3UkFNI6gLXCCD3MaAq6mEALw_wcB

[Fire Me Boy!]

I LOVE mine!! Best purchase I ever made for grilling besides my Weber Genesis grill itself! Another awesome item are the Grill Grates! Highly recommend! :thumb:



https://www.grillgrate.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA0b_QBRCeARIsAFntQ9qAqYXErzAEiRhgqMUbtJsINJRxgpLi9aOW3fNg3UkFNI6gLXCCD3MaAq6mEALw_wcB



Tell me about these grates. I've had my eye on a set for a couple months now.

[OnTheWarpath15]

I bought a 2 channel Thermocouple meter a few years ago and it's one of the best food/kitchen purchases I've ever made.

Gonna buy a Thermapen at this price for the quick cooks.

[Stryker]

Tell me about these grates. I've had my eye on a set for a couple months now.

Outstanding product! I bought 3 to cover 1/2 of my grill surface. I spray them down with Pam to "cure" them and so food won't stick. They heat up to around 150 degrees hotter than the dome temp so you can literrally cook a 1" steak in approximately 5 minutes for medium rare. They are easy to clean and I love the groves they have to rotate sausage accross the cooking surface. I have had them for about 8 months and can't say enough about the product. I discovered them on YouTube and decided to check them out for my self. Check it out...

Also, my setup is exactly the same as his. Same grill and same Grill Grate setup.

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