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Miscellaneous Topics => General Discussions => Topic started by: bundy on December 09, 2012, 06:39:07 AM

Title: Thermapen worth the money???
Post by: bundy on December 09, 2012, 06:39:07 AM
Got a Blizzard going on today so thought I would do a little "on line shopping"

Want to know if the Thermapen is worth the $90 or is there something else out there as got and fast for less money.

Thanks
Title: Re: Thermapen worth the money???
Post by: BAM1 on December 09, 2012, 06:58:04 AM
I use mine all the time.  Good to have if you do multiple loads of meat
Title: Re: Thermapen worth the money???
Post by: FLBentRider on December 09, 2012, 07:02:13 AM
IMHO:

It is a great thermometer. I have 2 and have given them as gifts.

It is fast, accurate, and well-built. Over a year so far on the factory batteries.

I understand their customer service is great, but I have not had to use it.

No backlight, but I think that it contributes to the long battery life.

Not made in China. the Thermopen is made in the UK.

I also have one of their IR units for surface temps.
Title: Re: Thermapen worth the money???
Post by: KyNola on December 09, 2012, 07:06:38 AM
^^^what FLBR said!^^^
Title: Re: Thermapen worth the money???
Post by: drano on December 09, 2012, 07:25:50 AM
Yes!  Very worth it.
Excellent when smoking sausage-can get the temp quick, then close the door!
I also use it for grilling--I poke everything to make sure it's done, but not overdone--steak, chops, burgers, chicken.
Title: Re: Thermapen worth the money???
Post by: GusRobin on December 09, 2012, 07:38:35 AM
I have 2 of them. I bought both as refurbished units. The first 1 I bought crapped out shortly after the warranty period. When I contacted them, they replaced it with no questions asked.
Sometimes they offer the refurbed units on line as a special. I got my first one just by calling their customer service and asked if they had any refurbed units. I got it back then for $79 including shipping.
So yes I think they are worth it.
Title: Re: Thermapen worth the money???
Post by: muebe on December 09, 2012, 07:42:00 AM
I have bought several refurbished sale ones for family members and myself. They are a great, accurate, reliable, instant read thermometer. Well worth the money IMHO.

If you wait they will probably have another sale after the holiday.

I have also heard good things about the Maverick PT-100
Title: Re: Thermapen worth the money???
Post by: bundy on December 09, 2012, 07:48:44 AM
Sounds like that's the way to go then.....Thank all
Title: Re: Thermapen worth the money???
Post by: Quarlow on December 09, 2012, 01:56:10 PM
I got a refurb too and love it. Great for the smoker since all your heat ain't gone cause it is so much faster than my others. Love it.
Title: Re: Thermapen worth the money???
Post by: standles on December 09, 2012, 02:14:26 PM
Add me to the Yep Chorus...  ::)
Title: Thermapen worth the money???
Post by: mikecorn.1 on December 09, 2012, 06:37:55 PM
Love mine. Use it all the time. If ya can catch them on sale off their site.


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