I did a lot of research before going with this Digital Cooking Thermometer. Many sites recommended this one in particular so I decided not to go cheap and get one of the $20 ones available.
I gave one probe a quick test in some hot oil and it matched my candy thermometer I normally use so it seemed pretty accurate and I assumed the other was accurate as well.
I used this on July 4th for smoking a brisket. Used one probe for smoker temp and the other probe in the brisket. Being able to know the internal temp from anywhere in the house was a luxury I didn’t know I was missing out on.
This alone makes it a great buy. I also learned that my smoker temp gauge was off by about 25 degrees so when I thought I was smoking at 250 in the past I was really at 275.
Knowing the internal temp of the meat without having to open up the smoker and take periodic readings was great also.
I don’t know how I have been running my smoker without this for so long. I was able to determine when the stall was happening so I could use the Texas crutch to get my brisket temperature up. 13 hours later I had the smoked my best brisket yet.
The thermometer was really easy to set up. The range was great. I was able to be in the front yard with my daughter and still keep an eye on the smoker temp in the back yard.
The alarm feature is awesome too. I was able to get a little more sleep after getting the smoker set up early in the morning. No need to constantly go to the back door and check it.
Since I have only had the product for a week so far I can’t speak to the durability of the product but it does have a warranty and since so many bbq sites recommended this one I am not too worried.
1. It is accurate and works well. I tested it with boiling, tepid, and cold water against my expensive analog thermometer. No variance between leads.
2. Never lost connection and was easy to use. I got 250 feet no problem.
3. Lost connection alarm
3. Great length of leads. They are plenty long.
4. Stainless braided leads.
5. Batteries included!?!?!? (YES!)
6. Durable without being heavy. No need to worry about knocking it off a table or such.
Cons
1. Ports should be obviously labeled to indicate lead 1 or 2.
2. Grill clip is not very functional and hard to use. It slips around and really is not very useful. I am going to have to purchase a more functional one.
3. The clip on the back of the sensor is wonky. It hangs at a weird angle when hung on a handle or such.
4. Temp reached alarm is not very loud or adjustable.
5. Lack of lock on remote unit. Clip it on and go.. But do not bump it. You may just find that your rare steak is now well done. A simple lock function would take care of that.
6. No low temp alarm. Would have been nice to have a low temp alarm. But… for the price….. I can keep an eye on it.
