Splash Proof Thermapen

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Has anyone had any issues with the water proof durability aspect of it?

Thanks :thumb:
 
I've had mine for several years and had no problems. However, it's either in my pocket or being used. It never just get laid down somewhere and I also clean and sanitize it myself. So, no, I've never had to test it's water resistance. :mrgreen:
 
Only trouble I've had with my Thermapen is that my first one grew legs and walked away at a charity event.

LOVE the Thermapen - thankfully, I went with the fastest, most accurate ORANGE model.
 
chambersuac said:
Only trouble I've had with my Thermapen is that my first one grew legs and walked away at a charity event.
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There are so many things wrong with that whole scenario. I could only hope that it was accidental. Stealing from a pastor at a charity event is digging a karmical hole from which there is little chance of escape.
 
Thanks guys. Sorry to hear about the stolen unit. The company I work for asked me to purchase 5 digital thermometers. They have to be waterproof as they may get wet during use. Will the splashproof pen be suffice?
 
Call Thermapen and ask - they are very helpful on the phone and will shoot straight with you.
 
colonel00 said:
There are so many things wrong with that whole scenario. I could only hope that it was accidental. Stealing from a pastor at a charity event is digging a karmical hole from which there is little chance of escape.
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Well, it really did suck, but the Brethren felt sorry for me and replaced it...a couple of times...so now i have a backup.

The charity event was a very worthy cause and if someone would have asked me if I'd give up my Thermapen to help raise money for it, I would have said yes, but it still hacked me off that it walked away.

As far as how splashproof they are, I have heard of people leaving them in the rain and them still working, but i don't know if we are talking heavy rain or not...
 
I think I'm going to order them. I see their is an accessory called a silicon boot. That should help as well. :thumb:
 
That would probably help a lot. I do know they are not waterproof.
 
Smoothsmoke said:
I think I'm going to order them. I see their is an accessory called a silicon boot. That should help as well. :thumb:
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You might hold off and wait for a deal. I know some times they run sales or even have refurb units for a decent discount.
 
They give discounts on multiple units, I believe...
 
colonel00 said:
There are so many things wrong with that whole scenario. I could only hope that it was accidental. Stealing from a pastor at a charity event is digging a karmical hole from which there is little chance of escape.
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Yeah, it was very sad, especially considering that Dan lives in a small town in Central Illinois, not a big city.

BUT... The saddest part is that Dan still believes that Orange is the fastest and most accurate color Thremapen :boxing: :becky:

My original hyperfast and mega-accurate yellow Thermapen (not the splashproof version) was left in the rain one night and didn't work the next day. I called Thermoworks and for a small fee (I think it was $10) they repaired it. So, even if something does happen to the Splash-proof version, Thermoworks will stand behind their products.

I now have a hyperfast and mega-accurate Mellow Yellow splashproof Thermapen for competitions, but I have been more careful and haven't left it out in the rain. Maybe I should look at the silicon boot just in case :-D
 
Ron...Ron...Ron...I love you and since you are probably still pumped about your perfect brisket score, I won't correct your so obviously wrong perception about Thermapens. This time. LOL.

I don't know of anyone who has a Thermapen that is unhappy with it, so I would order if I were you.
 
chambersuac said:
Ron...Ron...Ron...I love you and since you are probably still pumped about your perfect brisket score, I won't correct your so obviously wrong perception about Thermapens. This time. LOL.
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I talked to a rep. He said that if the pen fell in a bucket of water that you'd have to grab it pretty quick and it would still work. So if it falls in a bucket of water for like a minute, it will probably not work.

I went ahead and got them. They are for work, but I'll be taking one home. :becky:
 
The new Thermapen is "Splash Proof" and "Water Resistant", not "Water Proof".
I copied the following from the manual for the new Thermapen.


Cleaning and Maintenance
[FONT=Swiss 72 1 BT,Swiss 72 1 BT][FONT=Swiss 72 1 BT,Swiss 72 1 BT]To avoid potential bacteria growth and cross-contamination, wipe the probe after each use and regularly clean the entire Thermapen body. We recommend anti-bacterial wipes or a damp paper towel with an anti-bacterial cleaning solution. DO NOT IMMERSE THE THERMAPEN. The built-in seals will protect the Thermapen from incidental moisture but due to the folding probe, the Thermapen should not be submerged. Protect the plastic body[/FONT]

[FONT=Swiss 72 1 BT,Swiss 72 1 BT]Seems pretty straight forward to me.[/FONT]

[FONT=Swiss 72 1 BT,Swiss 72 1 BT]Mrs Kapn just got back from Md visiting with our baby boy (LtCol in the Air Force).[/FONT]
[FONT=Swiss 72 1 BT,Swiss 72 1 BT]After many years of my "suggesting" , he has discovered the joy of cooking to an IT. Not just on the grill, but in the kitchen.[/FONT]
[FONT=Swiss 72 1 BT,Swiss 72 1 BT]She wants to send him a Thermapen.[/FONT]
[FONT=Swiss 72 1 BT,Swiss 72 1 BT]So, I am gonna order a new one for me. [/FONT]
[FONT=Swiss 72 1 BT,Swiss 72 1 BT]We only have 3 now :-D[/FONT]
[FONT=Swiss 72 1 BT,Swiss 72 1 BT]Then, send him one of my gently used ones.[/FONT]
[FONT=Swiss 72 1 BT,Swiss 72 1 BT]Love him to death, but that new one is MINE!!!!![/FONT]
[FONT=Swiss 72 1 BT,Swiss 72 1 BT]Works for me :-D[/FONT]

[FONT=Swiss 72 1 BT,Swiss 72 1 BT]TIM [/FONT]
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Did they offer any other options. They do have industrial options. I am surprised they didn't offer other options.

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The lowly cousin of the Thermapen the rt600c is waterproof (can run through a dishwasher), quick, and way cheaper. Still a quality product from Thermoworks. Just not as cool (colors, foldable) like the Thermopen.
 
Splash proof is a far cry from waterproof...If you were buying it with your own money, and knew full well it was gonna get wet, would you chance it?
 
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