Thermopop, my new thermometer

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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.

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#1

Thermopop, my new thermometer

July 20, 2014, 11:09 PM

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.

Last edited by Huskee; July 21, 2014, 03:58 AM.
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#2

July 20, 2014, 11:17 PM

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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Marauderer

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#3

July 21, 2014, 03:50 AM

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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Huskee commented

July 21, 2014, 03:55 AM

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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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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.
#4

July 21, 2014, 03:59 AM

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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Huskee commented

July 21, 2014, 04:04 AM

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I'm aware of the Thermoworks Timestick (I promise I'm not a thermoworks salesman or rep). It's a narrow slip-in-your-pocket splash resistant timer. Looks like a small TV remote. Similar array of colors
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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.
#5

July 21, 2014, 04:16 AM

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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Huskee

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Smokers / Grills
Yoder loaded Wichita offset smoker

PBC

Grilla Silverbac pellet grill

Slow 'N Sear Deluxe Kamado (SnSK)

Dyna-Glo XL Premium dual chamber charcoal grill

Weber 22" Original Kettle Premium (copper)

Weber 26" Original Kettle Premium (black)

Weber Jumbo Joe Gold (18.5")

Weber Smokey Joe Silver (14.5")

Brinkmann cabinet charcoal smoker (repurposed)

Thermometers
(3) Maverick XR-50: 4-probe Wireless Thermometers

(7) Maverick ET-732s

(1) Maverick ET-735 Bluetooth (in box)

(1) Smoke by ThermoWorks

(1) Signals by ThermoWorks

Thermapen MkII, orange

ThermoPop, yellow

ThermoWorks ChefAlarm

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)

BBQ Dragon

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 Pan, 22' Easy Spin Grate, and Elevated Cooking grate, by ABCbarbecue

Pittsburgh Digital Moisture Meter

Beverages
Favorite summer beer: Leinenkugels Summer & Grapefruit Shandy, Hamm's, Michelob Ultra Pure Gold

Fav other beer: 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, Eagle Rare, E.H. Taylor, Blanton's, Old Forester 1870, Elijah Craig, 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) for MidMichigan Health, a University of Michigan Health System.
#6

July 21, 2014, 04:20 AM

I like the title of that one. "Extra Big & Loud Timer". Their regular gadget naming guy was on vacation that week I guess.

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RPAshley1317

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#7

July 21, 2014, 09:34 AM

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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July 21, 2014, 11:35 AM

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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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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July 21, 2014, 12:00 PM

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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#10

July 21, 2014, 01:47 PM

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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July 21, 2014, 04:25 PM

Originally posted by Marauderer View Post

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.

Marauderer thank you for helping new members find the intro channel and the encouragement to get their signs filled out. Much appreciated!
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David Parrish

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S low 'N Sear Kamado (SnSK)

Lots of grills that work with Slow 'N Sear

LOTS of digital thermometers (my fav)

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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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July 21, 2014, 04:26 PM

David, where's your Sig?
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July 21, 2014, 04:33 PM

I plan to get my wife one for the kitchen.
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Marauderer

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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.
#14

July 21, 2014, 06:15 PM

Jerod I buy all my BBQ equipment for my wife. Then when she doesn't want it I get it and she doesn't feel left out.
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Jerod Broussard commented

July 21, 2014, 06:26 PM

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I have an RT-900 or whatever is in there now. Figure a colorful one will compensate her for the ICelsius she plans to get me.
Marauderer

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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.
#15

July 21, 2014, 06:33 PM

Jerod you are a smart man that understands how to keep the wife happy.
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