Gets readings in 5-6 seconds, the large LCD display numbers can rotate w/ a button press depending on the angle you're holding it at, it has a backlight, range of -58F to +572F and it looks like big tasty lollipop. Granted, it doesn't have the mega jackknife handle of the Thermapen or the even-quicker readout, but at 1/4 the price of the Thermapen I'll be happy with this guy for a while.
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- May 2014
- 16947
- Clare, Michigan area
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Follow me on Instagram, huskeesbarbecue
Smokers / Grills- Yoder loaded Wichita offset smoker
- PBC
- Grilla Silverbac pellet grill
- Slow 'N Sear Deluxe Kamado (SnSK)
- Masterbuilt Gravity 560
- Masterbuilt Digital Charcoal Cabinet
- Weber 22" Original Kettle Premium (copper)
- Weber 26" Original Kettle Premium (light blue)
- Weber Jumbo Joe Gold (18.5")
- Weber Smokey Joe Silver (14.5")
- Brinkmann cabinet charcoal smoker (repurposed)
Thermometers- SnS 500 4-probe wireless
- (3) Maverick XR-50 4-probe Wireless Thermometers
- A few straggler Maverick ET-732s
- Maverick ET-735 Bluetooth (in box)
- Smoke X4 by ThermoWorks
- Thermapen MkII, orange & purple
- ThermoPop, yellow, plus a few more in a drawer for gifts
- ThermoWorks ChefAlarm (wife's)
- Morpilot 6-probe wireless
- ThermoWorks Infrared IRK2
- ThermoWorks fridge & freezer therms as well
Accessories- Instant Pot 6qt
- Anova Bluetooth SV
- Kitchen Aide mixer & meat grinder attachment
- Kindling Cracker King (XL)
- a couple BBQ Dragons
- Weber full & half chimneys, Char-Broil Half Time chimney
- Weber grill topper
- Slow 'N Sear Original, XL, and SnS Charcoal Basket (for Jumbo Joe)
- Drip 'N Griddle Pans, 22' Easy Spin Grate, and Elevated Cooking grate, by SnSGrills
- Pittsburgh Digital Moisture Meter
Beverages- Favorite summer beers: Leinenkugels Summer & Grapefruit Shandy, Hamm's, Michelob Ultra Pure Gold
- Fav other beers: Zombie Dust (an IPA by 3 Floyd's Brewing), Austin Bros IPA, DAB, Sam Adams regular, Third Shift amber or Coors Batch 19, Stella Artois
- Fav cheap beers: Pabst, High Life, Hamm's & Stroh's
- Most favorite beer: The one in your fridge
- Wine: Red- big, bold, tannic & peppery- Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauv, Sangiovese, Syrah, etc
- Whiskey: Buffalo Trace, E.H. Taylor, Blanton's, Old Forester 1870, Elijah Craig Toasted, Basil Hayden's. Neat please.
- Scotch: Current favorite- The Arran (anything by them), Glenmorangie 12yr Lasanta, sherry cask finished. The Balvenie Double Wood, also like Oban 18yr, and The Glenlivet Nadurra (Oloroso sherry cask finished) among others. Neat please.
About me
Real name: Aaron
Location: Farwell, Michigan- near Clare. (dead center of lower peninsula)
Occupation:- Healthcare- Licensed & Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at MyMichigan Health, a University of Michigan Health System.
Thermopop, my new thermometer
I usually rely on my leave-in thermometer probes, and when I had to use an instant-read I would use my el-cheapo which took about 10 seconds to pick a temp. I decided to go for the Thermoworks ThermoPop, the bright yellow one.
Gets readings in 5-6 seconds, the large LCD display numbers can rotate w/ a button press depending on the angle you're holding it at, it has a backlight, range of -58F to +572F and it looks like big tasty lollipop. Granted, it doesn't have the mega jackknife handle of the Thermapen or the even-quicker readout, but at 1/4 the price of the Thermapen I'll be happy with this guy for a while.
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Founding Member
- Jul 2014
- 852
- Las Vegas, NV
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CharGriller Pro COS
Oklahoma Joe COS
Maverick 732 thermometer
Red Thermapen
Favorite beer: Scotch
I know I make damn good BBQ cause my 3 dogs have NEVER said no to it. (OTOH, my 13yr old says no to just about everything, except my ribs.)
As long as it's accurate, that's what counts. I broke down and bought a Thermapen on sale at a killer price thanks to Pit Boss, but I could easily live with the longer readout time.
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Founding Member
- Jul 2014
- 1442
- Powder Springs, Georgia
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Barry
Powder Springs, GA
Weber S470 with smoker box and insulated custom cover
RecTec w/grilling mat, front shelf, cover, Nomex Sealing Gasket, Hurd Downdraft Hood, Fuller's Earth,oversize wheels
GMG Davy Crockett Wifi
Blackstone 1575
Seville Classics Rolling Workbench
Grill Grates searing kit
(2) Maverick ET-732
Thermopen Classic w/glo case, Thermopop, Time Stick, Extra Big and Loud Timer, Chef Alarm
Wine maker from kits, Merlot, Liebfraumilch, N.Z. Pinot Noir, and some other fuity tuity wines that are great with "Q"
PickleMeister
Pampered Chef Knives
All Clad BD5
Tyent Water Ionizer
I want a "Stick Burner"!! Looking at Lang 36" Hybrid Deluxe. Either patio or trailer haven't made up my mind.
I just stepped up to the pump so to speak and got a Thermopen. Yes it was not inexpensive but, I am not hard on my equipment and it is accurate. I may pick up a Lollipop just to have an extra around as my other thermometers are old analog lollipops and have a fairly wide band of accuracy.
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"Fairly wide band of accuracy" Lol. I like that. Have you seen the ThermoPop page? http://www.thermoworks.com/products/...NGFORENGINEERS It comes in such a delightful array of colors it was really really hard to pick one. I almost wanted to buy 4 of them just to have the color choice.
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Founding Member
- Jul 2014
- 1442
- Powder Springs, Georgia
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Barry
Powder Springs, GA
Weber S470 with smoker box and insulated custom cover
RecTec w/grilling mat, front shelf, cover, Nomex Sealing Gasket, Hurd Downdraft Hood, Fuller's Earth,oversize wheels
GMG Davy Crockett Wifi
Blackstone 1575
Seville Classics Rolling Workbench
Grill Grates searing kit
(2) Maverick ET-732
Thermopen Classic w/glo case, Thermopop, Time Stick, Extra Big and Loud Timer, Chef Alarm
Wine maker from kits, Merlot, Liebfraumilch, N.Z. Pinot Noir, and some other fuity tuity wines that are great with "Q"
PickleMeister
Pampered Chef Knives
All Clad BD5
Tyent Water Ionizer
I want a "Stick Burner"!! Looking at Lang 36" Hybrid Deluxe. Either patio or trailer haven't made up my mind.
Aaron, if you had bought five at the same time you would have gotten a discount. I have to same problem on occasion but currently I need to get a couple of great digital timers. Maybe as many as four for those times i am seriously multitasking in the kitchen and out on the deck.
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Founding Member
- Jul 2014
- 1442
- Powder Springs, Georgia
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Barry
Powder Springs, GA
Weber S470 with smoker box and insulated custom cover
RecTec w/grilling mat, front shelf, cover, Nomex Sealing Gasket, Hurd Downdraft Hood, Fuller's Earth,oversize wheels
GMG Davy Crockett Wifi
Blackstone 1575
Seville Classics Rolling Workbench
Grill Grates searing kit
(2) Maverick ET-732
Thermopen Classic w/glo case, Thermopop, Time Stick, Extra Big and Loud Timer, Chef Alarm
Wine maker from kits, Merlot, Liebfraumilch, N.Z. Pinot Noir, and some other fuity tuity wines that are great with "Q"
PickleMeister
Pampered Chef Knives
All Clad BD5
Tyent Water Ionizer
I want a "Stick Burner"!! Looking at Lang 36" Hybrid Deluxe. Either patio or trailer haven't made up my mind.
Aaron, I don't think you are reping for Thermoworks. Currently they are the best out there and most of us recognize that. I have been looking at the Timestick and i like the price. I am also looking at the "Big and Loud Timer". it is only $5 more each and I like the loud, 110 db, alarm and it also keeps counting the time past when it went off.
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Administrator
- May 2014
- 16947
- Clare, Michigan area
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Follow me on Instagram, huskeesbarbecue
Smokers / Grills- Yoder loaded Wichita offset smoker
- PBC
- Grilla Silverbac pellet grill
- Slow 'N Sear Deluxe Kamado (SnSK)
- Masterbuilt Gravity 560
- Masterbuilt Digital Charcoal Cabinet
- Weber 22" Original Kettle Premium (copper)
- Weber 26" Original Kettle Premium (light blue)
- Weber Jumbo Joe Gold (18.5")
- Weber Smokey Joe Silver (14.5")
- Brinkmann cabinet charcoal smoker (repurposed)
Thermometers- SnS 500 4-probe wireless
- (3) Maverick XR-50 4-probe Wireless Thermometers
- A few straggler Maverick ET-732s
- Maverick ET-735 Bluetooth (in box)
- Smoke X4 by ThermoWorks
- Thermapen MkII, orange & purple
- ThermoPop, yellow, plus a few more in a drawer for gifts
- ThermoWorks ChefAlarm (wife's)
- Morpilot 6-probe wireless
- ThermoWorks Infrared IRK2
- ThermoWorks fridge & freezer therms as well
Accessories- Instant Pot 6qt
- Anova Bluetooth SV
- Kitchen Aide mixer & meat grinder attachment
- Kindling Cracker King (XL)
- a couple BBQ Dragons
- Weber full & half chimneys, Char-Broil Half Time chimney
- Weber grill topper
- Slow 'N Sear Original, XL, and SnS Charcoal Basket (for Jumbo Joe)
- Drip 'N Griddle Pans, 22' Easy Spin Grate, and Elevated Cooking grate, by SnSGrills
- Pittsburgh Digital Moisture Meter
Beverages- Favorite summer beers: Leinenkugels Summer & Grapefruit Shandy, Hamm's, Michelob Ultra Pure Gold
- Fav other beers: Zombie Dust (an IPA by 3 Floyd's Brewing), Austin Bros IPA, DAB, Sam Adams regular, Third Shift amber or Coors Batch 19, Stella Artois
- Fav cheap beers: Pabst, High Life, Hamm's & Stroh's
- Most favorite beer: The one in your fridge
- Wine: Red- big, bold, tannic & peppery- Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauv, Sangiovese, Syrah, etc
- Whiskey: Buffalo Trace, E.H. Taylor, Blanton's, Old Forester 1870, Elijah Craig Toasted, Basil Hayden's. Neat please.
- Scotch: Current favorite- The Arran (anything by them), Glenmorangie 12yr Lasanta, sherry cask finished. The Balvenie Double Wood, also like Oban 18yr, and The Glenlivet Nadurra (Oloroso sherry cask finished) among others. Neat please.
About me
Real name: Aaron
Location: Farwell, Michigan- near Clare. (dead center of lower peninsula)
Occupation:- Healthcare- Licensed & Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at MyMichigan Health, a University of Michigan Health System.
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On the fence with what to get for an instant read. I currently use a ThermoWorks dual lead TW8060 for when I'm smoking for a long time but wanted a quick way to check things when I don't have it hooked up... Everything points back to the ThermoPens being the way to go (with the ThermoPop being a very close 2nd). Is there really nothing close out there for competition? New to the site just this morning so looking forward to getting better at my craft - have a ton of questions but want to post them in the right place!
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Founding Member
- Jul 2014
- 241
- Irondequoit, NY
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Weber Performer * Cajun Bandit * 18.5 WSM * WSM Mini
Maverick ET-732 * Maverick DT-09 * ThermoWorks RT301WA
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale * Shock Top Belgian White
Nice acquisition, Aaron!
RP, I was in basically the same boat as you, using a dual-lead Maverick for my long cooks but wanting something for other quick checks. While I think a ThermoPen sure would be nice to have, I just couldn't see enough need to justify the cost for my backyard cooking. There are plenty of options on the Thermometer Buying Guide page here and some even come with the AR food temp magnet! I don't think you'd go wrong with a ThermoPop, if that's on your short list.
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Founding Member
- Jul 2014
- 1442
- Powder Springs, Georgia
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Barry
Powder Springs, GA
Weber S470 with smoker box and insulated custom cover
RecTec w/grilling mat, front shelf, cover, Nomex Sealing Gasket, Hurd Downdraft Hood, Fuller's Earth,oversize wheels
GMG Davy Crockett Wifi
Blackstone 1575
Seville Classics Rolling Workbench
Grill Grates searing kit
(2) Maverick ET-732
Thermopen Classic w/glo case, Thermopop, Time Stick, Extra Big and Loud Timer, Chef Alarm
Wine maker from kits, Merlot, Liebfraumilch, N.Z. Pinot Noir, and some other fuity tuity wines that are great with "Q"
PickleMeister
Pampered Chef Knives
All Clad BD5
Tyent Water Ionizer
I want a "Stick Burner"!! Looking at Lang 36" Hybrid Deluxe. Either patio or trailer haven't made up my mind.
Welcome RP. I went to introductions and couldn't find yours and also looked for you sig?? Anyway again, Welcome!! You are going to really like it here and bring on the questions.
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- Jul 2014
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• Pit Barrel Cooker
• Thermoworks ThermoPop
• Thermoworks Original Cooking Thermometer
• Weber Chimney
• Cheapo Coleman Gasser
• Favorite Tequila: Maestro Dobel
I have a thermopop instant that I like alot. Orange was my color choice. I'm considering adding an iGrill2 with an ambient probe if they can get the "sh*t" together on fulfillment. Works like Maverick but with up to 4 probes and *software*!
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Founding Member - Pit Boss Emeritus
- May 2014
- 4915
- Charlotte, NC
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- Slow 'N Sear Kamado
- Slow 'N Sear Kettle
- Lots of grills that work with Slow 'N Sear
- LOTS of digital thermometers
- LOTS of accessories
- Favorite Beer - Fat Tire
- Favorite Bourbon - Woodford Reserve
- Favorite White Wine - Cakebread Chardonnay
- Favorite Red Wine - Yes, Please
- President/Owner - SnS Grills
Originally posted by Marauderer View PostWelcome RP. I went to introductions and couldn't find yours and also looked for you sig?? Anyway again, Welcome!! You are going to really like it here and bring on the questions.
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Founding Member - Pit Boss Emeritus
- May 2014
- 4915
- Charlotte, NC
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- Slow 'N Sear Kamado
- Slow 'N Sear Kettle
- Lots of grills that work with Slow 'N Sear
- LOTS of digital thermometers
- LOTS of accessories
- Favorite Beer - Fat Tire
- Favorite Bourbon - Woodford Reserve
- Favorite White Wine - Cakebread Chardonnay
- Favorite Red Wine - Yes, Please
- President/Owner - SnS Grills
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- Jun 2014
- 10916
- East Texas
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Pit Barrel Cooker "Texas Brisket Edition"
Weber One Touch Premium Copper 22" Kettle (gift)
Slow 'n Sear for 22" Kettle
Weber One Touch Premium Black 26" Kettle (gift)
Slow 'n Sear XL for 26" Kettle (gift)
Weber Smokey Joe Gold
Weber Rapid Fire Chimney
Vortex
Maverick ET-732 White
Maverick ET-732 Copper
2- Auber SYL-1615 fan systems(Awesome!!!!!!!!)
Thermoworks Thermapen w/ Back light (gift)
Thermoworks Timestick
Cambro Model 300MPC110 w/ Winco SS Pans
B & B and Kingsford Charcoal
B & B Pellets
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Founding Member
- Jul 2014
- 1442
- Powder Springs, Georgia
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Barry
Powder Springs, GA
Weber S470 with smoker box and insulated custom cover
RecTec w/grilling mat, front shelf, cover, Nomex Sealing Gasket, Hurd Downdraft Hood, Fuller's Earth,oversize wheels
GMG Davy Crockett Wifi
Blackstone 1575
Seville Classics Rolling Workbench
Grill Grates searing kit
(2) Maverick ET-732
Thermopen Classic w/glo case, Thermopop, Time Stick, Extra Big and Loud Timer, Chef Alarm
Wine maker from kits, Merlot, Liebfraumilch, N.Z. Pinot Noir, and some other fuity tuity wines that are great with "Q"
PickleMeister
Pampered Chef Knives
All Clad BD5
Tyent Water Ionizer
I want a "Stick Burner"!! Looking at Lang 36" Hybrid Deluxe. Either patio or trailer haven't made up my mind.
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Founding Member
- Jul 2014
- 1442
- Powder Springs, Georgia
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Barry
Powder Springs, GA
Weber S470 with smoker box and insulated custom cover
RecTec w/grilling mat, front shelf, cover, Nomex Sealing Gasket, Hurd Downdraft Hood, Fuller's Earth,oversize wheels
GMG Davy Crockett Wifi
Blackstone 1575
Seville Classics Rolling Workbench
Grill Grates searing kit
(2) Maverick ET-732
Thermopen Classic w/glo case, Thermopop, Time Stick, Extra Big and Loud Timer, Chef Alarm
Wine maker from kits, Merlot, Liebfraumilch, N.Z. Pinot Noir, and some other fuity tuity wines that are great with "Q"
PickleMeister
Pampered Chef Knives
All Clad BD5
Tyent Water Ionizer
I want a "Stick Burner"!! Looking at Lang 36" Hybrid Deluxe. Either patio or trailer haven't made up my mind.
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