Can this probe be used as a food probe - even though it has a blunt tip and is $10 cheaper
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I regularly use it as a 2nd food probe, and it works just fine. The blunt tip is actually quite simple to stick in meat, especially chicken. I was surprised.
1882967
It would work, but: Pushing a blunt tip into a hunk of meat would be a chore. Also, it's a shorter probe, so you may not be measuring the temp at the center (coldest) part of a thick cut like pork butt.
432867
Yes, it works great, in fact I bought two. The silicone coated probe will melt at approximately 350. The steel braided probe is rated up to 600. Be careful though cause some outdoor cookers can even exceed 600.
1433899
Hello--As far as testing food,I am not aware of this unit being used for that -You might have to research alittle futher...
2234609
According to the instructions sent with mine, the probe tip is rated to 392 degrees. The cables can withstand 500 for a short period of time. Personally, I would use it as an instant read thermometer at really high temps. It is not really "instant" like the $96 thermonmeter, but will tell you the internal temp within 5 seconds. You just poke it into whatever you are cooking until you get the desired temp. I usually test several spots for something like a turkey or a roast with a bone. Try it, you won't be sorry. (But read the instructions)
1193467
These are both food probes. But as far as I know, either probe could be used as the grill probe. I have personally used the grill probe as a food probe on occasion.
1637007
Sadly, my probe is dying (the cord no longer works most of the time), and I haven't found replacement probes. My advice is - don't buy if you are going to leave the cord in the oven, or heavily use the cord.
567716
It can be used for anything that the probe can be inserted in. Liquids or soft solids. Of course, the automatic temperature to check specific finish for meats and fish can't be used, but temperature can be read.
26084
You can slip the probe through the little loop on the sheath and it acts as an extender to help keep the tip off the bottom. May or may not work for your particular situation, but that is a feature I think a lot of people overlook sometimes
1256284
The probe that comes with it is bent at 90. The needle probe is shorter and more narrow and I wouldn't bend it. It's really for taking a quick temp.
2064748
The purpose is to put one probe into a thick piece of something like meat. Also there is a probe for hood or oven temperature. Not sure what your purpose is.
1637008
I've confirmed you can purchase replacement probes from Thermoworks that work with this unit. Any probe designed for their ChefAlarm will work interchangeably with this device. I have both and confirmed it myself. I've switched the probe for ChefAlarm and OXO chef and they both respond the same with temperature. http://www.thermoworks.com/products/alarm/chefalarm.html
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Probe is pointed and several inches long. It could easily be used to measure soil moisture level in lawn or garden. The indicator gauge pointer just give the approximation (DRY-MOIST-WET), not actual percentage. It's not that high tech, but the simplicity is what's handy for outdoor/gardening use.
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The probe only measures the air temperature, not the internal temperature of the thing you are cooking. So it has to not touch the cooking surface, nor the food being cooked. We find it quite fragile, and removing it from the holder designed for an over rack is always a risk. That said, we have used it with a turkey roaster oven, and it did work. But keeping it from touching the turkey or side of the roaster, which would throw off the reading, is very difficult. So I doubt it would work on a stovetop pan. We just got a "Maverick Laser Surface Thermometer" from Amazon which might work better for you. But we haven't really had a chance to try it out yet. The probe only measures the air temperature, not the internal temperature of the thing you are cooking. So it has to not touch the cooking surface, nor the food being cooked. We find it quite fragile, and removing it from the holder designed for an over rack is always a risk. That said, we have used it with a turkey roaster oven, and it did work. But keeping it from touching the turkey or side of the roaster, which would throw off the reading, is very difficult. So I doubt it would work on a stovetop pan. We just got a "Maverick Laser Surface Thermometer" from Amazon which might... » Read More The probe only measures the air temperature, not the internal temperature of the thing you are cooking. So it has to not touch the cooking surface, nor the food being cooked. We find it quite fragile, and removing it from the holder designed for an over rack is always a risk. That said, we have used it with a turkey roaster oven, and it did work. But keeping it from touching the turkey or side of the roaster, which would throw off the reading, is very difficult. So I doubt it would work on a stovetop pan. We just got a "Maverick Laser Surface Thermometer" from Amazon which might work better for you. But we haven't really had a chance to try it out yet. « Show Less
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Sure it can. As long as only the probe and not the whole device is put in the oven, and you respect the maximum temperature, there will be no issues.
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You're not alone..Have the exact same problem. I can use the probe to cook, but just don't feel safe doing that. I've searched and searched for the original piece of equipment to no avail. EJC below has the right solution. Even though i love mine, i'm afraid i'll just have to take my losses and discard what was a very good Wok over the years. I'll consider purchasing a new one (about $60 and up). A note of caution if you do this...apparently the non-stick ones are a waste of money in both the short and long term (coating doesn't stay or scratches even on the more expensive models). Sorry...dm
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These probes are a longer version of the ones supplied with the unit. The ones shown are for the chamber/grill temp.They might be able to be used as food probes, although I have never tried that. Long probes designed for use as food probes are sold also.
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I used my probe to check water temperature and now it does not work. I would say you should not use this probe to check liquids.