Why should I get a Thermapen?

Mikey063 · Aug 31, 2011

I have been reading thread after thread of the joys of the Thermapen, but why should I spend that kind of cash $100! I have my ET732, which is pretty accurate, so why get this?

In other words, how can I convince my wife I need this.

NorthwestBBQ · Aug 31, 2011

http://www.thermoworks.com/products/thermapen/thermapen_reviews.html

scm1226 · Aug 31, 2011

I just got one. Love it! Use it all the time BBQ or the oven. Stick with what you got and if you need anew thermometer then pick up the thermopen. Granted i didn't tell my wife how much it cost, so that is where i can't help you.

caseydog · Aug 31, 2011

I have a Thermapen, but if you like the thermometer you have, then there really isn't a good reason to buy another. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

I didn't have a quick read probe thermometer when I bought mine, so I bought what was popular with the brethren -- and it was on sale.

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Boshizzle · Aug 31, 2011

Because, you are not anybody in America if you don't have a BLACK Thermapen.

Blackened · Aug 31, 2011

Boshizzle said:
Because, you are not anybody in America if you don't have a BLACK Thermapen.

quoted for truth.. my black thermapen is so fast, I get an email 20 minutes beforehand

Oldyote · Aug 31, 2011

Boshizzle said:
Because, you are not anybody in America if you don't have a BLACK Thermapen.

I'm sure you meant to say white.

PatAttack · Aug 31, 2011

Brothers and Sisters, please keep and eye out for us poor people when they go on sale again!:wink:

HBMTN · Aug 31, 2011

ThermoWorks does not require wife approval before they will sell you a Thermapen. :becky:

sandiegobbq · Aug 31, 2011

There is no reason to get one as there are so many thermometers on the market.

Usually the probe poke test will be good or the bend or tear test for ribs.

Exact temps are not needed.

Toys are fun though!

Johnny_Crunch · Aug 31, 2011

If the one you have works I would wait until I needed one.

sdbbq1234 · Aug 31, 2011

The PINK colored one. Or so says my better half.............. :icon_blush:

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GreenDrake · Aug 31, 2011

I prefer the Maverick PT-100, backlit LCD so you can see it in the dark or in a dark pit, and with polarized sunglasses on.

Smoked · Aug 31, 2011

Tell her, because you'll never undercook or overcook anything again.

Jason TQ · Aug 31, 2011

I also thought about getting one, but didn't want to spend that much. I have Maverick et732 too and went the route of getting an additional digital thermometer way less expensive that works great.

It is not as fast, but very accurate temperature.

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PDXsmoker · Aug 31, 2011

2 weeks after I got chewed out by the better half for spending $100 on a orange Thermapen, I was ordering her a pink one...:becky:

Durzil · Aug 31, 2011

You can also get the thermoworks RT600C its a 6 second instant that I use due to it being $25 vs $100 still a quality product from thermoworks I bought mine off amazon. I also have an ET-732 and I like the instant for true grilling (steaks & chicken ect) and to probe around large chuncks of meat to see temps throughout.

Durzil · Aug 31, 2011

PDXsmoker said:
2 weeks after I got chewed out by the better half for spending $100 on a orange Thermapen, I was ordering her a pink one...:becky:

Should of been GREEN GO DUCKS!

chefdad · Aug 31, 2011

You have to be strategic about it. It is not really a need, you don't want to sound desperate. I currently do not own a Thermapen. Not because of the wife, only because I am trying to pay off an incredibly high interest, student loan. I would give her strong reasons of why you would like one. My wife would be fine with me purchasing one. As long as I use and enjoy it. I would add, that it would help to get her steak just perfect.

bam · Aug 31, 2011

If it's not the blue one it's not as fast or accurate. Get the thermapen so you can say you have one. BLUE :-D

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