My ol' ANOVA Bluetooth Circulator is dying. No longer hits higher temps and the temperature reading itself is failing (measured 5 degrees low this AM). Looking to replace. What's the consensus on Joule vs. the fancy new ANOVA Precision® Cooker? Joule appears to be slightly more powerful (1100 vs. 1000W), but controllable only via app?
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Hmmm. I have never thought to check the water bath temp with my Thermapen or my Smoke probes, and have been trusting the Anova readout until now. I have the Wifi model of Anova, so cannot comment on the other circulators, but I will be double checking the Anova temps with a Thermapen next time I use it.
That said... I cannot recall the last time I actually used my Anova! Probably 18 months or more... -
I use the Joule myself and I'm very happy with it. I also purchased a circulator made by Instant Pot which performed admirably albeit without the bells & whistles. I passed if off to my son who uses it on a regular basis and loves it.
I don't have any experience with the Anova so I can't compare.
Good luck!Comment
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I bought an aobosi brand circulator from Amazon a few years ago. No fancy phone and app needed to control, just good old operator panel. Has worked fine, and at a quarter of the price. Water temp seems to be within one degree when checked with the Thermapen.Comment
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Love my Joule. Yes it's only app controlled, but if you have an Echo you can also control it with Alexa. The app is great though, and has a new Turbo mode for steaks. It also alerts me on my Apple Watch.Comment
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I'm very happy with the Joule. Frequent testing with my Thermapen shows the two usually agree to within 1 degree F. I've had no issue with bringing up to temp fairly large baths (~20 lt), and holding them.Comment
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Love my Joule! Love the app makes it super simple to use.Comment
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I have, and like, the Anova. I got it specifically because it could be controlled without an app.
I’m probably one of the most connected people ever...but I also think that “everything” doesn’t need to be...and since I need to fill the container with water, attach the unit, add the food, etc...I figure that’s it’s easy enough to spin a dial while I’m standing there.Comment
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Joule--best sous vide app ever. I never have to search the internet for the best temp for almost anything I sous vide. I just go to the app, click the temp, and see a mini-video of what the end result will look like. Select temp. Select recommended time. Boom. Done. It's almost too easy.
KathrynComment
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Planner47, the Joule Sous Vide unit is sold by Breville.
https://www.amazon.com/ChefSteps-Jou.../dp/B0727R431B
Kathryn
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Joule and the related app work really well for me. Either my phone or iPad can be used to control it.Comment
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Something is going on with the latest joules. I have gone through 6 circulator since March. They all had the same issue with motor not spinning.
Having said that, I thing joule is probably the best circulator on the marketComment
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I have the Anova nano, and I like the functionality of it, but Anova REALLY annoyed me by putting the clamp in a fixed spot on the barrel. You can’t slide it up or down.Comment
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I have been using my Anova for years, and love it. If I changed brands now, I have to buy and retrofit a new frankencooler, so I'll be sticking with Anova. I also agree that not all things need connectivity.Comment
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I have had an Anoka since it first came out. The water temperature is within one degree of panel setting.
I have no desire to purchase an app driven circulator, coffee pot, toothbrush, etc.Comment
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I have 2 Joules, love 'em. Also another cheap one I got off Woot I use only rarely if I'm doing 3 temps of steaks for guests.Comment
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