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    Thermometer Upgrade...Necessary?

    I've been using a Thermoworks pocket thermometer (http://www.thermoworks.com/RT301WA
    ) for the past 3 years with no complaints. Is there a measurable advantage upgrading to either the Thermapen or MTC with a fast response meat probe? Are these thermometers simply faster or faster and more accurate?

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    Have you checked the accuracy of this thermometer and if so if it is accurate the only difference you will see is a faster response time. I have an older Thermapen and can't live without it now, if and when it ever dies I will get the newest version of it.

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      Hi Vandy; the Thermoworks pocket thermometer is accurate. I'm just wondering if I'm missing the boat here as it seems most use the Thermopen.

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        If that thermometer is acurate and you don't need the faster reading one then I would stay with what you have then. When I bought the Thermapen I just went for the best the first time. If it aint broke don't fix it.
        Last edited by vandy; June 20, 2016, 01:39 PM.

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      I have the MK4 Thermapen, and I love it. That said, as my wife will tell you, I am a gadget freak! Always have to have the latest and greatest. If your current thermometer works and is accurate, and you have a good backup, I would say that there is no need to upgrade. If you do competition barbecue, maybe then it would be a good idea!

      According to Thermoworks, you get 0.9 degrees accuracy and 5-6 second readings with your current thermometer. The Thermapen gives you 0.7 degrees accuracy, and 2-3 second readings. If that increase in accuracy, and the gee-whiz features are worth nearly $100 to you, then go for it! 😀
      Last edited by Thunder77; June 20, 2016, 11:31 AM. Reason: Content

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      • Thunder77
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        😎 There are some VERY cool features on the MK4!

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      Thanks jgjeske1...the cool factor needs to be taken into account also

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        I know this goes against the grain of a lot of members here but I've never seen a reason to own a bunch of high quality thermometers. I have 2, a cheap, round, Kingsford grate thermometer that I toss on the grate near the meat and a ThermoPop to give me the internal temp of the meat. Yes, I have to lift the lid to check them both but at most it's off for 10 seconds. Seems to work just fine for me.

        Actually I take that back, I have 3. Last year my wife bought me a setup for especially long cooks. It has a probe that's left in the meat, a remote display that you carry around with you, an alarm system, etc. I used it once and said screw it. I don't need to see the internal temperature going from 102 to 104. I know when it's close to being ready and when I'm at that point I just check it more frequently with the ThermoPop. Like I said, it seems to work for me.

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        • Thunder77
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          Nothing wrong with whatever works for you! I have the Maverick 732, and I like it, but don't always use both probes. Sometimes I just monitor pit temp. I like doing that on long cooks.

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