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All you need instant read thermometer for $14.99
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LMichaels
TVWBB 2-Star Olympian
A little off subject. Given all the issues I had with my Chef IQ as late, they sent me a brand new one but I am hesitant to open it. Thinking I may leave it in the box and I ordered this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGGPSX3N?tag=tvwb-20 Saw a lot of good things about it. 
so I will report back. Planning to use it on my brisket and plate short ribs cook. And it just dawned on me I forgot to hit Sam's club for a pork butt and mashed taterrs OH CRAP! Too much on my plate today
so I will report back. Planning to use it on my brisket and plate short ribs cook. And it just dawned on me I forgot to hit Sam's club for a pork butt and mashed taterrs OH CRAP! Too much on my plate today
timothy
TVWBB 1-Star Olympian
I bought two and delivered today.
For the price... can't beat it.
The hook on the probe is kinda a pain . One review said they removed it.
Jon Tofte
TVWBB 1-Star Olympian
That might not be a bad idea. I haven’t grilled since I got mine, but I did notice that the hook is annoying.
Jon Tofte
TVWBB 1-Star Olympian
I briefly tried this new thermometer in bright light while doing ribs on my Recteq. The display was more legible than this quick picture shows. Sorry about the reflection. The temp reading was very quick. Pretty good for six bucks! I will be doing some more extensive testing in days to come.
Brian B Atlanta
TVWBB Gold Member
I have a Thermapen Mk4 which I have had for many years I paid $59 bucks for it and love it but since my wife kept stealing it for the kitchen and I needed one downstairs for when I use the performer I bought a Lightning back in 2023 for $27 bucks a great sale on Amazon. To be honest love them both but would have no problem recommending the Lighting.
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Bob Bailey
TVWBB Gold Member
Used my ThermoPro TP19HW yesterday and, while cleaning the probe pulled it out of the unit. Fed the wire/sensor back into the probe and pushed it into the unit. Checked against a known accurate thermometer and the readings agreed. It's likely just fine but going to get a backup just in case.
Just ordered a TP623W. Appears to be a newer model with all the same features as the TP19H. Walmart has them for $14.99 after a $5 discount. Will report on it after a few uses.
Just ordered a TP623W. Appears to be a newer model with all the same features as the TP19H. Walmart has them for $14.99 after a $5 discount. Will report on it after a few uses.
LMichaels
TVWBB 2-Star Olympian
My first one came with 3 year warranty. When it broke I called them and in 2 or 3 days a brand new one was on my door. Seemed to be much improved though same model. Has been flawless ever since (6 years now). And I really mistreat it. Having left it out in blazing sun, brutal cold, rain, snow, chipped it out of ice, name a way you can damage something........I've done it. That was the TP19.
Since buying the Lightning that too has been mistreated in so many ways I can't count. Yesterday while I was using it between the heat coming off the grill and the sun beating down I could not even pick it up it was so hot. Had to handle it with gloves. Working like a champ.
Not thumbing my nose at the ThermoWorks product many like. I get where it might even be necessary in a food service environment. But that is not me. It's overkill. Much like that giant Commercial mixer I have. I don't "need" it. We like it because it's so smooth and quiet but 90% of the time we'd use a mixer we could get by with the little 3 qt 1957 model 3C I have downstairs. But, then while it's overkill for my application on a value quotient since I only paid about $150 for it, it's really not. Because it's the best darn $150 mixer you will ever lay eyes on
Since buying the Lightning that too has been mistreated in so many ways I can't count. Yesterday while I was using it between the heat coming off the grill and the sun beating down I could not even pick it up it was so hot. Had to handle it with gloves. Working like a champ.
Not thumbing my nose at the ThermoWorks product many like. I get where it might even be necessary in a food service environment. But that is not me. It's overkill. Much like that giant Commercial mixer I have. I don't "need" it. We like it because it's so smooth and quiet but 90% of the time we'd use a mixer we could get by with the little 3 qt 1957 model 3C I have downstairs. But, then while it's overkill for my application on a value quotient since I only paid about $150 for it, it's really not. Because it's the best darn $150 mixer you will ever lay eyes on