I'm thinking or buying a Thermopen. Seems like a fantastic unit (very fast and very accurate) although a bit pricey.
A search on here did not reveal any negative comments. But, in spite of a lot of great reviews, when I read the "one star" and "two star" reviews on Amazon, I got a bit worried. :o
Some stated problems especially after the 12 month warranty was over. For almost $100 I expected a longer warranty.
How long have you folks had yours and have you had any problems?
Thanks,
Roger
Mine is the original model (not the 'splash proof'), and I bought it used a couple years back. It's probably close to 4 years old now, and on the original batteries for all I know.
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I have one and use it extensively. Not only in my bbq and smoking but regular cooking as well. In the 2 years I have owned it never had a problem and never worried about the warranty. It get thrown in the drawer with the rest of the utensils and only gets the probe tipped scrubbed under hot water occasionally.
Go for it. Beats any and all thermometers I have ever had.
Probably had mine for 5 years now and it is still on the original batteries. Mine gets used all the time in BBQ, everyday cooking and my wife takes it to work with her to check food temps at work. Go for it.
I have 3, plus 2 IR.
It does what is supposed to do.
I even used it yesterday on the brake rotors on the motorhome.
Quote from: FLBentRider on June 16, 2012, 10:38:53 AM
I even used it yesterday on the brake rotors on the motorhome.
So what is the target IT for those? :D
I do not have the pen but do have the Mini that you plug a thermocouple into. I use it all the time and had it for several years. I'm very happy with it.
Go for it!
And get green ;)
Heck, I bought a refurb from Thermoworks and it works like a champ. Don't be afraid of anything that comes from Thermoworks. Those guys know their stuff. In addition to the Thermapen I have an instant read that you can plug different probes into as well as one of the waterproof digital "sticks". All from Thermoworks.
No problems at all with mine. I occasionally will give it the boiling water test to make sure it's ok.
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They have a smaller model that is about 25 bucks, and just as accurate. It's smaller/slower, but it is also water resistant. I use it when I'm doing the "fool in the rain" cooks outside. ;)
I have 2 of them. I called and asked if they had refurbished units and bought these at a discounted price with full warranty. One of them failed about a month out of warranty. I sent it in for a repair quote thinking if it was reasonable I would repair. They fixed it (whatever the problem was) for free.
I have two of them myself and wouldn't trade them for anything.
accuracy and durability is above and beyond any other temp stick i have used!
Go for it!
Quote from: squirtthecat on June 16, 2012, 12:19:58 PM
They have a smaller model that is about 25 bucks, and just as accurate. It's smaller/slower, but it is also water resistant. I use it when I'm doing the "fool in the rain" cooks outside. ;)
OK so cats outa the bag!! Make that 2 fool in the rain cooks. ;D
Squirts right though, the water resistant ones work great.
Thanks for the replies !!
That's what I wanted to hear. If you all haven't had problems and Amazon had 200 folks give it 5 stars, the 6 folks that complained and gave it only 1 or 2 stars had to be the rare exceptions or habitual conplainers.
I just ordered the "Racing Green" a few minutes ago (because the racing green is the "fastest" color ;) ... ha...ha..ha.. I read that posting about the speeds and colors).
Thanks again for the help,
Roger
Quote from: squirtthecat on June 16, 2012, 10:39:32 AM
Quote from: FLBentRider on June 16, 2012, 10:38:53 AM
I even used it yesterday on the brake rotors on the motorhome.
So what is the target IT for those? :D
The front left one was 300F. The others were about 180F. The FL one was stuck. Gotta love the Ford E-450 Chassis. ugh.
Quote from: Old Frenchie on June 16, 2012, 05:30:55 PM
Thanks for the replies !!
That's what I wanted to hear. If you all haven't had problems and Amazon had 200 folks give it 5 stars, the 6 folks that complained and gave it only 1 or 2 stars had to be the rare exceptions or habitual conplainers.
I just ordered the "Racing Green" a few minutes ago (because the racing green is the "fastest" color ;) ... ha...ha..ha.. I read that posting about the speeds and colors).
Thanks again for the help,
Roger
Pfffft!! British Green? ;D Surely Muebe will have a nice comment on that ;) ;D
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Quote from: FLBentRider on June 16, 2012, 06:03:00 PM
Quote from: squirtthecat on June 16, 2012, 10:39:32 AM
Quote from: FLBentRider on June 16, 2012, 10:38:53 AM
I even used it yesterday on the brake rotors on the motorhome.
So what is the target IT for those? :D
The front left one was 300F. The others were about 180F. The FL one was stuck. Gotta love the Ford E-450 Chassis. ugh.
Randy,
Don't know what year your ride is but if you got a caliper piston sticking i would highly recommend doing a rebuild
with a steel caliper piston.
the early ford calipers had (because i cannot spell phenolic) a plastic piston in the calipers, much less resistant to heat. DUH!
the steels are much more tolerant.
Quote from: Old Frenchie on June 16, 2012, 05:30:55 PM
Thanks for the replies !!
That's what I wanted to hear. If you all haven't had problems and Amazon had 200 folks give it 5 stars, the 6 folks that complained and gave it only 1 or 2 stars had to be the rare exceptions or habitual conplainers.
I just ordered the "Racing Green" a few minutes ago (because the racing green is the "fastest" color ;) ... ha...ha..ha.. I read that posting about the speeds and colors).
Thanks again for the help,
Roger
Excellent!!!! British Racing Green Rules ;)
Quote from: Old Frenchie on June 16, 2012, 05:30:55 PMThat's what I wanted to hear. If you all haven't had problems and Amazon had 200 folks give it 5 stars, the 6 folks that complained and gave it only 1 or 2 stars had to be the rare exceptions or habitual conplainers.
On Amazon you have to look at the overall rating picture. 3 people gave it 2 stars and 3 more people gave it 1 star. However, 199 people gave it 5 stars and 16 people gave it 4 stars. It has an overall rating of 5 stars, out of 225 reviews. That's the highest you can get.
I've had mine for about a month and no problems to report. I have the lightning blue fast color. ;)
I bought my first one back in 2005, and used it almost daily for about six years. Never had a problem and never even changed the battery. When the water resistant ones came out, I purchased one of those, and gave the original thermapen to a niece. She has had it over a year and has no complaints.
Quote from: Up In Smoke on June 16, 2012, 06:27:05 PM
Quote from: FLBentRider on June 16, 2012, 06:03:00 PM
Quote from: squirtthecat on June 16, 2012, 10:39:32 AM
Quote from: FLBentRider on June 16, 2012, 10:38:53 AM
I even used it yesterday on the brake rotors on the motorhome.
So what is the target IT for those? :D
The front left one was 300F. The others were about 180F. The FL one was stuck. Gotta love the Ford E-450 Chassis. ugh.
Randy,
Don't know what year your ride is but if you got a caliper piston sticking i would highly recommend doing a rebuild
with a steel caliper piston.
the early ford calipers had (because i cannot spell phenolic) a plastic piston in the calipers, much less resistant to heat. DUH!
the steels are much more tolerant.
Thanks. It's an '03. We had the rears done last year. I've got four days at home this week before another trip.
Having one too many idiots in front of me doesn't help.
look in your mirror before you slam you brakes at that yellow light!
My old school one has been left out not once, but twice in the rain to the point where the screen was filled with water. I pulled the battery out and let it dry for a few days and both times it has come out of it with no problems. I just picked up one of the newer splash-proof ones and I'll be using that one from now on and the old one will be a backup. Figure now that it's a bit more water proof I'm guaranteed not to leave it out in the rain.