Are the Thermapens really that good? - Page 3

Mrfish · 04-20-2013, 05:47 PM

Yes, they are that good. I'm a cheap ass and I own one.

Nut · 04-21-2013, 05:31 AM

Hmmm.. seeing an offer on Amazon.co.uk for GPB 45 - $68 including shipping to my country... guess I can't refuse that.

rcbaughn · 04-21-2013, 05:39 AM

I'd have one if it wasn't for the price that's for sure! My college budget just won't allow me to get one right now. One day though, one day.....

From everything I've read they make grilling and q'ing a lot more enjoyable. If I enjoy it anymore than I already do though I may explode. LOL.

1MoreFord · 04-21-2013, 12:02 PM

To the OP. If you want to spend $25 or less (like me) then you need to look at this one from Thermoworks. Far better than anything else I've seen in this price range.

http://www.thermoworks.com/products/...st/rt600c.html

ironmanerik · 04-21-2013, 12:23 PM

I have a thermoworks rt600c and love it, also its only 20$. The thermoworks website says 5-6 seconds verses 3 seconds on the thermopen but 19$ versus 96$

DubfromGA · 04-28-2013, 12:18 PM

Well.....it shouldn't be too much longer.

FedEx tracking is saying next Tuesday.

aawa · 04-28-2013, 12:30 PM

I definitely enjoy my thermapen. Steaks and burgers I normally temp by feel. What I love it for is poultry. It is nice and fast. I also use it for probe testing on items like brisket, boneless pork butts, etc.

My roommate uses it to temp his homebrew beer as well as making sure his kegarator still maintains temps. He also uses it to temp steaks/burgers whenever he cooks.

The durability is there. I have left mine outside overnight a few times after a few too many road sodas. I woke up the next morning with the morning dew on it and it worked flawlessly.

And of course the other colors don't perform anywhere close to the World's Fastest Blue Thermapen.

K80Shooter · 04-28-2013, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DubfromGA

Well.....it shouldn't be too much longer.

FedEx tracking is saying next Tuesday.

You'll enjoy it Dubb

silverfinger · 04-28-2013, 04:50 PM

Good purchas! I use mine all the time. Great for poltry, beef, pork. When was the last time you overcooked chicken breast or a whole chicken? This will never happen again with your thermapen. Nothing worse then a dry chicken breast. Get the weber app on your phone if possable. It will give you the correct temps for all meat at the push of a button. My wife discovered my new toy and now she wants her own.

Jason TQ · 04-28-2013, 05:09 PM

I love my Thermapen, but I did find an awesome alternative at restaurant depot that registers in the same amount of time for around $25. So there are definitely alternatives.

Winz · 04-28-2013, 07:00 PM

I have two thermapens and swear by them. I frequently cook for 35 to 40 - the speed of the thermapen allows me to do quick checks of 30+ chicken breasts, burgers, steaks, tri tips, etc. A slower unit would be worthless. For the record - green one and limited edition "desert tan with American Flag" for me.

Pyrotech · 04-28-2013, 07:56 PM

I used mine to double check the brine temp when curing my Bacon, and Corned Beef. they are expensive, but I don't regret for one second the money spent on it. Like others have said, if anything happens, I would be replacing it with another.

93vpmod · 04-28-2013, 09:01 PM

Great decision...

In addition to the Thermapen, I also have purchased the ThermoWorks COMBO THERMOMETER-INFRARED WITH FOLD OUT PROBE. While not as fast as the Thermapen, 8-10 seconds, you can get surface temps with the IR optic read. The price is $59.00 each.

Cloudsmoker · 04-28-2013, 10:38 PM

I have two - and they started reading 5-7 degrees differently. Sent them back to Thermoworks - disassembled, cleaned, tested and calibrated both at no charge. Then wrote me apologizing for the inconvenience.

I'm afraid there are Thermapens and everything else.

shirknwrk · 04-28-2013, 10:54 PM

The yellow ones outshine the rest.

04-20-2013, 05:47 PM	#31
Mrfish is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-09-12 Location: Maquoketa, IA Name/Nickname : Ron	Yes, they are that good. I'm a cheap ass and I own one. __________________ Ron <XXX>< Weber 18,22,26 Weber Summit Gasser MAK 2 Star General

04-21-2013, 05:39 AM	#33
rcbaughn Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-27-12 Location: Birmingham, AL	I'd have one if it wasn't for the price that's for sure! My college budget just won't allow me to get one right now. One day though, one day..... From everything I've read they make grilling and q'ing a lot more enjoyable. If I enjoy it anymore than I already do though I may explode. LOL. __________________ Weber Spirit E-310, Weber Performer, Weber Smokey Joe, Mini-WSM, ECB Electric.

04-21-2013, 12:02 PM	#34
1MoreFord Babbling Farker Join Date: 03-14-05 Location: Central Arkansas Name/Nickname : Joe	To the OP. If you want to spend $25 or less (like me) then you need to look at this one from Thermoworks. Far better than anything else I've seen in this price range. http://www.thermoworks.com/products/...st/rt600c.html __________________ Joe Falcon MK V gaseous grill w/Grill Grates, OK Joe Longhorn w/ vertical - now gone, Char Griller Akorn, Camp Chef PG24SG, Weber 22" OTG w/SNS components

04-28-2013, 12:18 PM	#36
DubfromGA is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-08-13 Location: Georgia	Well.....it shouldn't be too much longer. FedEx tracking is saying next Tuesday. __________________ Kamado Joe BigJoe & JoeJr, Weber WSM 22.5, Master-Touch 22, Jumbo Joe, Old Country Pecos, Weber Chimneys (steak cooking machines) :bounce:

04-28-2013, 12:30 PM	#37
aawa Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-03-12 Location: Virginia Beach, VA	I definitely enjoy my thermapen. Steaks and burgers I normally temp by feel. What I love it for is poultry. It is nice and fast. I also use it for probe testing on items like brisket, boneless pork butts, etc. My roommate uses it to temp his homebrew beer as well as making sure his kegarator still maintains temps. He also uses it to temp steaks/burgers whenever he cooks. The durability is there. I have left mine outside overnight a few times after a few too many road sodas. I woke up the next morning with the morning dew on it and it worked flawlessly. And of course the other colors don't perform anywhere close to the World's Fastest Blue Thermapen. __________________ ~Ren~ Fat Kids Club Founding Member

04-21-2013, 05:31 AM	#32
Nut On the road to being a farker Join Date: 06-30-12 Location: Birkirkara, MALTA - 35⁰ 53'55.1" N, 14⁰ 28'37.5" E	Hmmm.. seeing an offer on Amazon.co.uk for GPB 45 - $68 including shipping to my country... guess I can't refuse that.

04-21-2013, 12:23 PM	#35
ironmanerik is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-19-13 Location: melbourne fl, adirondack native	I have a thermoworks rt600c and love it, also its only 20$. The thermoworks website says 5-6 seconds verses 3 seconds on the thermopen but 19$ versus 96$

04-28-2013, 04:50 PM	#39
silverfinger Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-02-10 Location: Santa Poco.	Good purchas! I use mine all the time. Great for poltry, beef, pork. When was the last time you overcooked chicken breast or a whole chicken? This will never happen again with your thermapen. Nothing worse then a dry chicken breast. Get the weber app on your phone if possable. It will give you the correct temps for all meat at the push of a button. My wife discovered my new toy and now she wants her own. __________________ At my age, "A good fire is better then anything" Ten Bears. Dances With Wolves Smoking up the "Fattened Fat Of The Cow". Got a stick-burner! :mrgreen: UDS In Progress: Thank's Q-Junky! :thumb: Blackstone griddle. 50 year Old Imperial Kamado with ears. Fire pit. Weber Kettle.
	1 members found this post helpful.

04-28-2013, 05:09 PM	#40
Jason TQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-10-11 Location: Lawrenceville, GA	I love my Thermapen, but I did find an awesome alternative at restaurant depot that registers in the same amount of time for around $25. So there are definitely alternatives. __________________ -Jason I didn't choose D-Canoe life..........

04-28-2013, 07:00 PM	#41
Winz Found some matches. Join Date: 04-23-13 Location: Placerville, CA	I have two thermapens and swear by them. I frequently cook for 35 to 40 - the speed of the thermapen allows me to do quick checks of 30+ chicken breasts, burgers, steaks, tri tips, etc. A slower unit would be worthless. For the record - green one and limited edition "desert tan with American Flag" for me.

04-28-2013, 07:56 PM	#42
Pyrotech Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-07-12 Location: Austin Texas	I used mine to double check the brine temp when curing my Bacon, and Corned Beef. they are expensive, but I don't regret for one second the money spent on it. Like others have said, if anything happens, I would be replacing it with another.

04-28-2013, 09:01 PM	#43
93vpmod is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-02-13 Location: Springfield, IL	Great decision... In addition to the Thermapen, I also have purchased the ThermoWorks COMBO THERMOMETER-INFRARED WITH FOLD OUT PROBE. While not as fast as the Thermapen, 8-10 seconds, you can get surface temps with the IR optic read. The price is $59.00 each.

04-28-2013, 10:38 PM	#44
Cloudsmoker is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-30-11 Location: Dallas, TX	I have two - and they started reading 5-7 degrees differently. Sent them back to Thermoworks - disassembled, cleaned, tested and calibrated both at no charge. Then wrote me apologizing for the inconvenience. I'm afraid there are Thermapens and everything else. __________________ Primo Kamado \| Pitmaker Safe \| Pitmaker Mobile \| Klose Mobile "On Fire" limited edition Thermapen

04-28-2013, 10:54 PM	#45
shirknwrk is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-05-10 Location: Kansas City, MO	The yellow ones outshine the rest.