I ordered a Dot, and on the first time using it managed to catch it on fire (the probe, not the Dot itself). It has a little plastic piece where the needle meets the cable that my prior ones did not. I read the manual, yet didn't realize it was that close to the broiler. Anyway, when Thermoworks sent me a note asking "hey, how's that Dot working for you?" I let them know I caught it on fire. Their next message was a shipping notice for a new probe. Nice CS Thermoworks! This was totally my fault, not theirs - I used it in contravention to the operating instructions, and I hadn't blamed them for the destruction, just stated the facts.

$79.20 through a Serious Eats deal right now....lasts until midnight Friday.

https://www.thermoworks.com/Thermapen-Mk4-DOD-Apr19-SE

Thermoworks is now a corporate entity ranking up there with Weber, IMHO.

Monday I got a semi-boneless Aussie leg o' lamb ready to do our delayed Easter Din. Plugged in the Thermapen Chef's Alert or whatever it's called--the one you insert the probe in the food and then the food goes in the oven--probe and got a readout "No Probe." Ooops! Re-booted, got the same response. Sigh. Going to have to use the Thermapop instant read device instead. So I stuck the roast in and sent a quick email to Thermoworks asking for help. W/in 15mins I had a response that, yes, maybe the probe was gone, but first, check the batteries. Duh. I'd even forgotten that it *had* batteries! Opened the back, inserted two fresh new AAA batteries and bingo! I was back in biz. Wrote a quick thank you email.

That kind of response is admirable in today's world where, basically, most companies couldn't care less about after-purchase service.

Geo

Classic only $59 this weekend

Looks like my ancient digital thermometer has bit the dust. Thermoworks has the Classic Super-Fast Thermapen on sale for $59. Is this a good value? I’m not a heavy duty thermometer freak.

Yeah, I've got a couple of their pieces: they all work well, and are reliable. Good value for money.

Geo

Geo wrote:Yeah, I've got a couple of their pieces: they all work well, and are reliable. Good value for money.

Geo

Thanks for the endorsement.

If you are right handed it is a great deal. as a lefty, I like the updated version with a flipping display

Dave148 wrote:Looks like my ancient digital thermometer has bit the dust. Thermoworks has the Classic Super-Fast Thermapen on sale for $59. Is this a good value? I’m not a heavy duty thermometer freak.

Yes, very much so.
$59 for a Classic Super-Fast Thermapen is excellent value for your dollar.

With the G&G endorsement and since I'm also a righty, I just ordered a red one. Thanks guys!

Dave148 wrote:I’m not a heavy duty thermometer freak.

I put this to more use than I initially thought I would. I used it to check if bread is finished.

When I was reheating the Rouladen yesterday, I used my thermometer to check the internal temperatures. While the pot was actively simmering, they had an internal temp of 110. I let them heat until at least 140.

For the cevapcici today, I also used them to check the meat temperature before pulling.

I use it to check the temperature of the refrigerator by putting a clean tip in the milk.

I even took my own temperature (with plastic wrapped around it), when I could not find the thermometer.

It is a very handy tool.

Regards,
Cathy2

Cathy2 wrote:

Dave148 wrote:I’m not a heavy duty thermometer freak.

I put this to more use than I initially thought I would. I used it to check if bread is finished.


It is a very handy tool.

Regards,
Cathy2

Now that I’m a bread expert, maybe I’ll become a thermometer freak.

Dave148 wrote:Now that I’m a bread expert, maybe I’ll become a thermometer freak.

It will improve your cooking by simply offering superior temperature information.

Let the freak begin!

CAthy2

I bought it for my husband for Christmas along with a triple timer and he was thrilled. I have used them too with great success. Really love their products.

Great products. Ones you use all the time and never need to think about. They just do what they're supposed to do for a long time. I've never had one fail. The drop-off in quality from Thermapen to its alternatives is steep.

=R=

Thanks for the heads-up!
I just grabbed a pen and a dot.

We use Javatools Javelin thermometers at our spots. At $26.99 right now on Amazon I don't feel too bad if we lose one or it breaks. I have also gotten bonus points when I follow the health Inspector around with the instant read! I have been at many BBQ events and maybe had one or 2 extra beverages and misplaced a few. The sting isn't as bad with this price tag. It is just as good IMHO. Keep on cooking all!