What thermometers/temp controllers do you have, and which is your favorite?

[Mosca]

Mine:

Thermapen
knockoff Thermapen
Maverick 732
Maverick 733
Thermoworks Chef Alarm
DigiQ DX2
Taylor stick thermometer
2 Taylor digital meat thermometers

I use the Maverick 733 and the DigiQ the most, but I really don't like the 733; I think the 732 is easier to use, even if the 733 is more versatile. The DigiQ is a workhorse, but it is BGE compatible only; I'm not drilling my kettle.

The Taylors are from before I went hardcore. They all work fine, but they've been superseded by the others. I don't really need them, I never do 6 roasts at a time.

The Thermapen gets used a lot for steaks, burgers, and chickens, and to spot check briskets. Nice tool.

The Thermapen knockoff was something like $3, and it is surprisingly good and accurate. I use it when I can't find the Thermapen.

The ChefAlarm is not as versatile as the others, but it is my favorite of all because of the build quality and display readability. And I love that semi-hard case it comes in. That is one quality tool.

[MBMorgan]

Mine:

• 1 Thermapen
• 3 ChefAlarms
• 1 IR-Gun-S
• 1 old Williams Sonoma ChefAlarm knockoff that still measures within a degree of the real ChefAlarms
• As of Christmas, a new Thermoworks Smoke ... and, in company with the Thermapen, it will soon become my new favorite leave-in

[Ptrbve]

We are pretty close...

Thermapen
knockoff Thermapen (Cooper)
Maverick 732
DigiQ DX2
Taylor digital 2 probe
unknown digital probe (my first ever)

I just got the DQ and have only used it once with my komado. I may drill my kettle. We'll see how my SNS Works out, first.

I use the Maverick for everything big and the Thermapen for everything else. My knockoff is also pretty good and for the money (whatever it was) is a better deal than the Thermapen, I think.

I have only used the Taylor once or twice since I got the Maverick, when I have done more than one hunk of meat.

[Bigfish8]

Thermapen MK IV
Classic Thermapen
Chef's Alarm
Smoke
Maverick 732

My favorites are the Thermoworks Smoke and Thermapen MK IV. Prior to the Smoke I owned two Maverick 732's but once I used the Smoke I gave one of the 732's (with brand new probes) to my son. The Smoke is clearly a superior unit to the Maverick.

[DWCowles]

To many to mention...ok, I will try

7-8 Maverick 732
1 Smoke
1 iGrill2
2 Thermapens
1 Thermapop
2 Chef Alarms

[Danjohnston949]

Happy New Years, DW! I think you should give the FireBoard a Good Look! See Below, By the Way I used your recommendation for S(Kosher) & P(Tones Rest) plus Garlic Powder on the Roast! SO GOOD!
From a Backyard Cremator in Fargo ND, Dan

[Danjohnston949]

Mosca, Tom, I have a Thermapen Classic, a Maverick 733, an iGrill Bluetooth (Won't Work for Me, Steel Siding on the House) and the FireBoard and about a Dozen Cheap Dial Thermometers! I also have the BBQGURU DigiQ-Dx-2 temp control with both the Viper and Pit Bull Fans! I shouldn't do this Tom because it will change my luck! The attached Pics are of the Boneless Prime Rib Roast I cooked Yesterday with the Weber Kettle, S 'n S, DigiQ-Dx-2, and Drip & Griddle!
Eat Well and Prosper! From a Backyard Cremator in Fargo ND, Dan

[Mosca]

Nice!

[HawkerXP]

Looks great!

[customtrim]

Maverick 733 use constantly thermapen mk4 two dots with different probes and the triple timer

[Danjohnston949]

I like my Maverick 733 as well! I just Wish I didn't have to be Computer Programmer to Set It! I envy You Your Thermapen MK-4! I have the Classic! I think bothe the Mav and the Thermapen run on air!
From a Backyard Cremator in Fargo ND, Dan

[TheCountofQ]

Thermopen.
Stoker 2 temp controller w/ 8 food probes, 2 pit probes, and 2 x 5cfm fans.

[RonB]

I'll play...
2 Classic Thermopens
1 Chef Alarm
1 infrared (Thermoworks)
a bunch of various Thermoworks probes
1 CyberQ

[Shane Rakow]

1 Thermopen
1 Smoke
1 Pokeyfinger

[Thunder77]

Is that a calibrated poky finger?? 😜

[Shane Rakow]

Depends on the amount of yeast and hops lubrication needed for true accuracy.

[Steve R.]

I recently got a PartyQ, my first ever controller, and I'm loving it. I may step up to a CyberQ at some point, but the PartyQ is more than adequate for my Weber kettle.

[Thunder77]

1 Chef Alarm
1 purple thermopop
2 Thermapen MK4s
1 Thermoworks Smoke
2 RTC 600 thermometers by Thermoworks
1 Thermoworks Dot
! Thermoworks IR gun

For the instant-read: Thermapen all the way!
Favorite leave-in: SMOKE- ridiculously easy to use, well made
leave in for my oven inside: Dot or ChefAlarm.

[Danjohnston949]

Brother, You "SAID IT ALL" on the Thermapen! I wish I had a Thermapen MK-4 like yours, the ability to use and read it up or inverted and still be able to read it is a + Feature! Damn My Scotch Ancestory!
From a Backyard Cremator in Fargo ND, Dan

[Thunder77]

Dan, I also like the "instant-on" feature when you pick it up, and the automatic backlight.

[BGWolf]

I have a Classic Thermapen, a Thermoworks Smoke and a Thermoworks infrared. Very happy with all three (I just changed the batteries on the Thermapen after 4 years).

The thermapen works like a champ, the silicone cover is turning brown from absorbing smoke, despite many attempts to clean it.
The Smoke works well and is built like a tank.
I haven't really used the infrared much.

[Atalanta]

A Taylor single probe with remote.
A Thermopop for the kitchen
Another Thermoworks instant read in my grill box
A maverick 732 - haven't used yet

BF loves the Taylor.

[mjs1966]

I'll play,

I have a
Ivation (looks just like a maverick)732
Thermoworks Smoke
Thermoworks Thermopop
and a bunch of other crap I wasted money on before I started reading forums.

I have a question for you people with the smoke. Have you done anything to get the probes into the grill/smoker, or just careful when closing the lid on the cords.

My WSM has that 1 inch silicone thing that is perfect, but my 3/8 grommets that I use to pass the Maverick probes though won't let that bump by. Just wondering how others are doing it.

[fuzzydaddy]

Have you tried passing the Smoke connector end through? I have holes drilled on my kettles and had to do that a time or two when I was using 3 or 4 probes.

[Thunder77]

I have used my Smoke in kitchen oven, and Weber 22. So far, I am just careful closing the lid. No problems yet.