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Question: At times I need to know the temperature of a hot liquid at as little as 1/2 inch depth. How sensitive is the tip of this product?
Document: I was pleased that the manual explained that the sensor is in the very tip of the probe and was detailed enough to elaborate and illustrate that 1/8" is the minimum depth required to obtain an accurate reading.It's easy to dismiss speed but I'll say it's especially nice to get an accurate temp without yelping while losing the hair on my fingers while they linger over a hot grill or in my oven.
Works as advertised. Super fast readings of 3 seconds or less (in my experience, 2 seconds most of the time when measuring hot liquids, and 3 seconds sometimes more when measuring very cold items of less than -15C). Temperature reading is within advertised margin of +/- .4C if you choose 1/10 resolution. Exact if you choose whole degrees of course. Mine has the backlight. The lcd display has a light sensor that turns on the backlight when it gets dark.
Purchased as a gift for mom,she thought price was crazy then she used thinks it is best thing since sliced bread,I used in her kitchen wow how great quick and accurate I smoke alot of food I need this for barbeque and smoker and a little baking.If you cook or know somebody that does I strongly recomend this product
It keeps adjusting to every little change it detects. Only the very tip will take a reading, so you can plunge it into the center of that roast and know you're getting an accurate reading where that tip is sitting.Did I say accurate? Oh yeah, judging by the improved quality of my cooking with it I'd say it's pretty accurate. One of the hardest parts of cooking is getting your food at exactly the correct cooking temperature. Problem solved with this baby. It is also incredibly fast.
A digital instant read thermometer is a must have in every kitchen. After owning several cheaper models (OXO, Taylor, and braun wands)we were disappointed with how long it took to get a reading and that none seemed consistant. Often times they slowly creep up the tempurature scale with no warning as to when they are done.Immediately upon receiving this thermometer I was impressed with the design. The sensitive reading tip folds protectively into the handle.
We can cook our steaks to the PERFECT temperature EVERYTIME. I cannot emphasize that enough. EVERY SINGLE time our meat turns out perfect.2. I like to bake cookies from time to time and this device allows me to remove the cookies (after taking the reading)at the optimal temperature for a soft baked cookie. I had to experiment a little because of the elevation that we live, but the cookies now come out PERFECT EVERY SINGLE TIME!Overall, I am extremely satisfied with this product.
This is the most useful instant read thermometer I have ever had. For one thing, it's fast and second the tip is small so you don't leave a large hole in something delicate. I have purchased several thermometers during the years and they all ended up in garbage. I still have a large digital candy thermometer that I will place in my bottom drawer till I need it someday. This one replaces them all. But be warned that you will still need an oven mitt to take readings in hot ovens.
Also the sensor is low enough on the shaft that you only need a shallow amount of liquid to pull a reading, however you do have to be careful not to let the tip touch the bottom of the pan which can give you an inaccurate temp. The one thing I DON'T like about it, and why it has earned one less star, is that the auto shut off is much too quick.
After a few too many steaks & chicken just slightly under- or over-done, I invested in this thermometer. I say "invested" because it's fairly expensive. Turns out that it's worth it. It is very sturdy, and the design is smart (although perhaps a little difficult to use if you hold it left-handed). It has three advantages compared to many other thermometers.1. It's very thin - no more massive holes in the chicken breast.2.
I have the prior model but the comments still apply.Very simply, there are two things to say about the Thermapen.1. A hundred bucks for a thermometer?!2. It's the best kitchen thermometer, with no competition.So, yes, $100 means that you need to be a serious cook to need this.
Answer: The thermometer is VERY sensitive. It will give you a precise reading after three seconds. Even at a shallow depth. I highly recommend this product. Best thermometer on the market! You will love it after one use.