Suggestions for temperature probe?

[Shel_B]

Hi, gang ... I'm looking for a probe that'll work well for proteins and baking.  I'd like it to be wireless and have a dedicated receiver rather than relying on a phone app, although a phone app would be nice as long as it wasn't the only option. It won't be used outdoors but will be used in both a full-sized oven and a countertop oven.  Sous vide is not a concern at this time. Price is not a major concern, but staying with about $100.00 as a max would be nice.

 

Suggestion?

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[donk79]

Have you checked this out? 

 Looks like higher base price, but I think I recall everyone here being very pleased with it.  I would be interested in hearing updates from those who have it too!

[Shel_B]

11 minutes ago, donk79 said:

Have you checked this out? 

Combustion Inc Wireless thermometer probe by Chris Young

 Looks like higher base price, but I think I recall everyone here being very pleased with it.  I would be interested in hearing updates from those who have it too!

 

I know the item and have given it a quick look, but have not yet read all the details or comments.  The price is doable although not desirable. Thanks for the eG link.

 

 

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[donk79]

Depending how you feel about ebay...  https://www.ebay.com/itm/326385953392?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=izKFWE6gSX-&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=mlLJA92sQYO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media

[Shel_B]

5 minutes ago, donk79 said:

Depending how you feel about ebay...  https://www.ebay.com/itm/326385953392?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=izKFWE6gSX-&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=mlLJA92sQYO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media

 

Interesting, but I no longer buy items on eBay except from known sellers with whom I've done business before. I appreciate the link.

[Laurentius]

1 hour ago, Shel_B said:

I'm looking for a probe that'll work well for proteins and baking. 

Must it be wireless?  Predictive?  What's your range requirement?

 

Personally, I don't mind cables.  True wireless would be nice for rotisserie, and for other things if the range is long enough.  Unfortunately, the first gen wireless units have range issues.  My SIL likes her Meatr, but range has been a problem.

 

Thermoworks' RFX is what I will buy, but I think I'll wait until the price comes down a bit.

[Shel_B]

4 minutes ago, Laurentius said:

Must it be wireless?  Predictive?  What's your range requirement?

 

Thermoworks' RFX is what I will buy, but I think I'll wait until the price comes down a bit.

 

Greatly prefer wireless. Predictive? Not at all a consideration. Range? I have a very small kitchen and apartment, so, unless I'm grossly ignorant on this point, range is essentially a non-issue.

 

I think I looked at the RFX, but I'll go back and double-check. I seem to recall a price issue. There are quite a few probes and thermometers at the ThermoWorks site.

[Porthos]

Thermoworks Smoke. Hopefully the 2-probe model would meet your goals.

[Shel_B]

2 hours ago, Porthos said:

Thermoworks Smoke. Hopefully the 2-probe model would meet your goals.

 

This one?  https://www.thermoworks.com/smoke/

 

It looks like it's hooked to the probe with a cable and then it can send to another receiver wirelessly.

 

[Laurentius]

9 hours ago, Shel_B said:

Range? I have a very small kitchen and apartment, so, unless I'm grossly ignorant on this point, range is essentially a non-issue.

 

According to my SIL, the Meater struggles to extend beyond a couple feet beyond her oven.

[Shel_B]

2 hours ago, Laurentius said:

According to my SIL, the Meater struggles to extend beyond a couple feet beyond her oven.

Not a concern.  I'd most likely place the receiver on the stove or the adjacent counter. Distance from the oven would be inches.