Thermapen Dot probes

[Greg in Utah]

I just had my second Dot probe fail in less than 2 years .

Has anyone had better luck or have you found a more durable alternative probe ?

This Dot is only used indoors and it is disappointing to see this level of fragility on a Thermapen product.

 

[timothy]

That's strange. I've had my dot for over 5 yrs and still on the original probe.
I use it outdoors sometimes but mostly indoors.

 

[Jeff Boudman]

Never had a problem and I drape mine over the middle section with the lid pinching them.

 

[Rick P]

I've been using Thermoworks products for years, including the DOT, and have never had a probe fail. I have 5 probes and one probe extender.

 

[Chris Allingham]

Not sure if you're going to find any of these applicable, but maybe there's some similarity between some of these examples and your indoor usage of these probles. Good luck!

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