How many seconds does it take to get a temp. reading? I see complaints about slow readings... maybe defective units (?). It has a lifetime warranty.
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It doesn't take long at all. It's not an instant read, but rather you watch the number climb.
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It is super fast for me. It updates almost instantaneously for me. Never had any issues and I've had two of them.
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I haven't had any trouble with mine. When immersed or poked into something, I get a reading within a few seconds, max.
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Instant reading is a vague statement. I would estimate that stable readings are obtained in 3-5 seconds. While this may sound like a long time, it really isn't. The main pluses of this thermometer are rugged construction and the easy ability to calibrate low and high temps with boiling water and an ice water bath. I am not knowledgeable about the Thermapen
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I have never had that problem with mine. It seems to be fairly simple to operate......you turn it on, set the temperature, set the time, done. However, if you set it on the highest temp setting (which in my opinion is too hot) it will revert to the lowest temperature setting after 1 hour. I am not sure why. However, anything outside of this.....I would look into sending it back. I love this product and so do my clients.
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Dear Sue,Thanks for your mesage. The "120 seconds in measurement" does not mean must be measured 2 minutes. Usually you just measure 50-60 seconds. But when you measure 120 seconds, it is more accurate. This time the temperature degree is closer to your actual body temperature.Please let me know if you have any question or need any additional information. Thank you!Best regards,Wimpy Kid
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Put both hands on the sensor rod, hold them firmly but not too hard, try to hold steady not moving or shaking, it should give you a reading in about 20 seconds. But usually not correct one, wait for the second reading, it will be more accurate, after third one, should be good.
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I noticed it takes a couple of seconds because it has to adjust to the new temp, but it could work like that as well. Hope this helps.
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I'm not sure but so far I'm only getting about 1 year of use out of my temp probes, both the meat and unit temp. I contacted Maverick about this because it is a definite problem with their probes shorting out and they basically told me "too bad". If they malfunction AFTER the 90 day warranty you are screwed. I wish I could give them a bunch of far reaching bad press about this because it is the way these things are manufactured and they won't acknowledge the problem and make them where the cables are moisture proof.
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I owned one of these, or something similar. I used it for at least 2-3 years, but then didn't use it much. When I went back to it, the digital readout was missing pieces. I ended up tossing it, but it lasted quite a while before it broke. I agree with another commenter: if it broke quickly, notify the people you bought it from.
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I have not had a problem without a temperature reading. Adjust the heat level up or down for comfort. It works great, and is economical.
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The top button is your answer, sounds like it might be faulty. I'm sure you've already tried to just take it out and unplug it and let it sit an hour or so then 1) put it back in the water for 20-30 minutes, 2) plug it in and set the temp. I love mine - and 78 works for my Beta but it will cycle through the choices just fine. I like the way it blinks at a different temp to show actual water temperature.
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I've looked at the instructions thoroughly and there is no mention of reading in Celsius at all. When I put the thermometer in, a C quickly appears and disappears but I have played with it to see if I can somehow get it to read in Celsius, but have not been able to do so.
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It takes about a minute or so I would say. Its much longer than a regular thermometer.
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Remove your batteries, and replace. This may reset your device. Then turn on and follow directions of use on yourself and allow the tip to remain on forehead a few seconds longer. This may allow your device to read correctly. My experience is it is too slow to work and my child moves too much to get a reading on them. My tempuratures range 2 degrees low to 2 high on myself. A 1 being worst, and a 10 being the best: I give this device a 2. I am still trying to find another use for it then a thermometer, so I will not have wasted my money on it.
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Eric:Like you, I was unable to get a direct read from either of my 2 remote sensors. It, supposedly, will use the readings to "average" the temps, but like you, I would love to see a direct read-out on the face of the stat!Sorry I couldn't help you . . .Mike
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I do not have that problem with mine. It only takes a few seconds for mine to give any tempature.
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I can't vouch for the accuracy of the temperature as I have not checked it with a thermometer or anything. But, the temp reading on the unit itself only fluxuates a degree or two during use and stays rock solid when it is sitting in its cradle.
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Mine takes up to 15 minutes. That's with a solution with a ppm of roughly 400. It does settle very quickly in a calibration solution, which has a much higher ppm. I understand why there would be a difference, but 400 ppm does seem like enough for a quicker reading.