Lavatools Thermowand

wbeacham

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#1

Lavatools Thermowand

January 16, 2015, 01:12 PM

Has anyone used this thermometer? Good price on amazon.
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Jerod Broussard

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#2

January 16, 2015, 04:01 PM

Think someone asked about it on the main sight. I'd go with the proven Thermopop .
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W.A.

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#3

January 17, 2015, 06:24 AM

I've seen something written about it. Apparently has the speed of the thermapen and price of the thermapop.
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Jon Solberg

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#4

January 17, 2015, 06:42 AM

With all the great research and so many great therms tested here its hard to look at an untested one IMHO.
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#5

January 17, 2015, 07:03 AM

I'd be all over that if I needed another, it's only untested currently not indefinitely. It may be just what's needed to compete with the very pricey Thermapen.
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W.A.

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#6

January 17, 2015, 07:20 AM

Yup. The precision and accuracy may be an issue.
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wbeacham

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#7

January 17, 2015, 08:27 AM

Thanks for the info. I think for a couple more bucks I'll go with the Thermo pop
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Dewesq55

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Thermometer:â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹
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Bourbon - Eagle Rare for "every day"; Angel's Envy for special occasions, Basil Hayden's, Larceny

Favorite Wine:
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Super Tuscan Sangiovese (Including Chianti Classico Riserva) Brunello di Montalcino

Favorite Meat(s):
Pork - especially the darker meat. I love spare ribs and anything made from shoulder/butt meat
Chicken - Mainly the dark meat and wings
Beef Ribeye steak

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Can't list just one: Indian, Chinese, Thai, West Indian/Carribean, Hispanic/Latin American, Ethiopian, Italian, BBQ

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#8

January 17, 2015, 12:54 PM

I just bought ordered one. I will report back. Lifetime warranty.
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Dewesq55

Founding Member

Joined: Jul 2014

Posts: 2600

Location: The Poconos, NEPA

Smoker:
Landmann Smoke Master Series Heavy Duty Barrel Smoker (COS) - With mods including 2 level rack system with pull-out grates
Masterbuilt 40.2" 1200W Electric Smoker
Masterbuilt ThermoTemp XL 40" Vertical Propane Smoker

Gas Grill:
BBQPro (cheap big box store model) Stainless steel 4 burnerswith aftermarket rotisserie.

Charcoal Grill:
Weber Smokey Joe Charcoal Grill 14"

Thermometer:â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹
Fireboard 2 with Drive cable and 20 CFM fan and Competition Probe Package
Fireboard 1st Generation
ThermoWorks Mini Instant Read
Lavaworks Thermowand Instant Read
2 Maverick 733
ThermoWorks IR-GUN-S Industrial Infrared Thermometer
ThermoWorks ThermaPen Mk4 x 2
Govee Bluetooth Thermometer with 6 probes

Miscellaneous:
Anova Sous Vide Immersion Circulator - 1st generation
Anova Sous Vide Immersion Circulator - wifi/bluetooth connected

Favorite Beer:
Anything to the dark side and malty rather than hoppy. Currently liking Yuengling Porter and Newcastle Brown Ale. In a bar or pub I will often default to Guiness

Favorite Spirit:
Bourbon - Eagle Rare for "every day"; Angel's Envy for special occasions, Basil Hayden's, Larceny

Favorite Wine:
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Super Tuscan Sangiovese (Including Chianti Classico Riserva) Brunello di Montalcino

Favorite Meat(s):
Pork - especially the darker meat. I love spare ribs and anything made from shoulder/butt meat
Chicken - Mainly the dark meat and wings
Beef Ribeye steak

Favorite Cuisine to Cook:
Can't list just one: Indian, Chinese, Thai, West Indian/Carribean, Hispanic/Latin American, Ethiopian, Italian, BBQ

Favorite Cuisine to Eat:
Indian, followed closely by BBQ.

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David E. Waterbury
#9

January 18, 2015, 12:18 PM

It just arrived:
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