Any recommend a decent cheapish digital thermometer for AG?

[Hoppkins]

Hi Guys

Long time since i brewed last, got a baby on the way and things have been manic.

One of the things i need most is a thermometer. I got a aquarium one which proved to be a big let down since it doesnt go very high (so cant measure strike temp) and updates reallly slowly and erratically when in Mash Tun.

Anyone know a nice cheap reliable one?

Thanks

[Antehelion]

I bought two of these for doing extract brews - I expect they would be spot on for mashing as well as boiling
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/eKitch-digital-fo ... 1054wt_980

I bought them a while back and only paid 5.95 each plus p+p, but even at a tenner they are still good value imo. Same item is available via amazon at the same cost (search for "eKitch digital food probe thermometer and timer") if you don't do ebay.

you can set a target temperature and an alarm will sound when it is reached, or can use it as a timer (good for running a boil etc), or just whack the target temp up to 110 degrees and use it as an accurate thermometer.

it has a useful stainless steel 'probe' - intended for checking food temperatures, but useful for dangling into a boiler or into your grains etc.

the main unit also has a magnet on the back which allows it to be stuck to a stainless boiler etc to keep it nice and tidy.

very happy with mine fwiw.

[simco999]

Get the one off the previous post.

Don't be tempted to get one of these:

http://tinyurl.com/47xq649

There's a reason why they're cheap - its rubbish - I've got one.

[kane]

How long do these digital thermometers take to settle at a steady reading?
I have one of those old glass/alcohol type and it takes forever to reach a certain temperature, which is no good if you want a fast reading when opening up the mash tun.

Cheers
Kane

[simco999]

Mine takes about 10 seconds when its working which isn't very often.

[GrowlingDogBeer]

I can thoroughly recommend one of these. It takes about 6 seconds to give a reading.

I think they are very common with members here

http://www.thermometersuperstore.co.uk/ ... tml#aTAB27

I don't know if the JBK discount code is still active or not though, check out this thread for details.

viewtopic.php?f=17&t=38278

[hotmog]

I can thoroughly recommend one of these. It takes about 6 seconds to give a reading.

I think they are very common with members here

http://www.thermometersuperstore.co.uk/ ... tml#aTAB27

I don't know if the JBK discount code is still active or not though, check out this thread for details.

viewtopic.php?f=17&t=38278

Yes, it is . I bought one last week.

[Scotty]

I can thoroughly recommend one of these. It takes about 6 seconds to give a reading.

I think they are very common with members here

http://www.thermometersuperstore.co.uk/ ... tml#aTAB27

I don't know if the JBK discount code is still active or not though, check out this thread for details.

viewtopic.php?f=17&t=38278

If their promotion on Comark products is still valid then it'll cost about £14 delivered including JBK discount. I have one and it's a very good thermometer, especially as the readout is at the top of the thermometer body and not the side.

[techtone]

I have one of these FWIW and it's fine.

http://www.leylandhomebrew.com/item686.htm

I believe it to be spot on. Depends on the temp difference i.e. room temp to boiling point takes longer but only a few seconds.

Would be nice if it had auto switch off but the battery does last a very long time.

I'm just afraid of dropping it into the hot wort someday

[HighHops]

I bought two of these for doing extract brews - I expect they would be spot on for mashing as well as boiling
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/eKitch-digital-fo ... 1054wt_980

These look cool. I just bought one. Thanks for the heads up!

Get the one off the previous post.

Don't be tempted to get one of these:

http://tinyurl.com/47xq649

There's a reason why they're cheap - its rubbish - I've got one.

I used to have one of these. They are OK as long as they don't get wet or steamy. No good for homebrew!

[Hoppkins]

Thanks for all the replies guys!!

[HighHops]

I got my eKitch thermo today. It lasted about 5 minutes before it thought that the ambient temp in my kitchen is 110C.

I'm gonna try and get a refund!

[a-slayer]

How about this. Waterproof as well.

http://www.thermometersdirect.co.uk/aca ... meter.html

[Steve B]

I've had 2 eKitch thermo units. Both lasted about 5 mins with the same ymptoms as the above. AVOID!

[FOAMIN]

Do not get a cheap thermometer, think you get for what you pay for, as i found out! Cheap ones usually not able to recalibrate, got a nice one from screwfix for about£18, can be recalibrated IP rated for steam and water!Checked with old fashioned glass type.Used ice and a little water, and the glass type was within 1c the srewfix one within 0.5c. the cheep digital thermometer was//// get this 13c out wounder w hy i was havin probs. in the bin off to a land fill far away i hope!