Thermapen or substitute

[GusRobin]

The next toy necessary tool to add to the fun alleviate the extensive burden of providing smoked food for family and friends is an instant thermometer. I see Thermapen used by many. The lowest price I have seen is about $96. Before I hit the button and buy it, wanted to pulse the members to see if anyone has any other recommendations.
Thanks

[classicrockgriller]

Gus, there is a thread floating around where he e-mailed thermapen and got one "out of the box"

for like $70.

I'll see if I can hunt it down.

[Smokin Soon]

I have had mine for a couple of years now, and would not be without it. I use it on every cook, inside or out.

[OU812]

I have had mine for a couple of years now, and would not be without it. I use it on every cook, inside or out.

Me too.  ;D

[deb415611]

I have had mine for a couple of years now, and would not be without it. I use it on every cook, inside or out.

Me too.  ;D

Me three

[GusRobin]

Seems like thermapen it is.

[classicrockgriller]

The new ones are waterproof!

And that is very kewl!

[TestRocket]

Me four!

[Caneyscud]

me five and six - I have two.  Don't use remotes much anymore!   However, even if I love my thermapens, not sure I'd go $96 unless someone was buying it as a gift for me!   ;D

CDN makes the Q2-450 which ain't bad,  Waterproof, but not quite as fast as a thermapen.  And doesn't look as sturdy with the probe sticking out all the time rather than folding.  But a third of the price of a thermapen or less. 

[classicrockgriller]

I have one that looks like that made by Taylor that is not that great!

[squirtthecat]

I have a 'gently used' Thermapen that is worth every penny.

I'll use a Maverick remote just to get a general idea of what is going on in the pit (without opening the lid), but I do my final checks with the Thermapen.

[OU812]

I use mine when cookin on the grill, perfect every time.

Brats, steaks, chicken, its all good.

[Caneyscud]

I've heard that there is a knock off of the Thermapen - folding and everything.   But nothing like the speed.  Instead of 1-3 seconds say 30 -60 seconds

[classicrockgriller]

take a listen. ;D

http://www.amazon.com/CDN-2-1-Probe-Thermometer/dp/B0018S7VY6/ref=pd_sbs_k_6

[OU812]

That sure is purdy, but how fast is it?

Thats what sold me on the Thermapen, SPEED.