Taylor Programmable Instant-Read Wired Probe Digital Meat Thermometer, Stainless Steel for BBQ, Grill, Kitchen Cooking, Accurate Temperature Readings

Steady Eddy – update
Update – Impending Probe death!I’ve probably used this thermometer about fifty times in the last couple of years and the inevitable is about to occur – Probe Death. I’ve started getting strange readings when the probe is plugged in. It returns to normal in a few seconds, but gives me false readings that tell me the meal is done when it can’t possibly be.The probe with this thermometer is pretty sturdy – a long rubberized cord which is seemingly impervious to heat. But the connection near the metal portion that is inserted into food is a delicate little flower and, from reading many BBQ forum postings, is the primary cause of failure. If you yank that probe out of a roast, or tweak the connection in any rough and tumble way, start counting the days until you have to replace the probe. Thankfully, Taylor makes a replacement probe available through Amazon – it’s about $10, but well worth it. If you want an even better deal, Taylor sells them directly out of their Las Cruces NM location. Search online or drop me a comment here and you’ll find the information quite easily. Now, back to the original review I wrote:I purchased this to replace a cheap remote monitor thermometer that lasted far longer than I expected. I read a lot of Amazon reviews and noted that none of these probe thermometers seem to survive very long…. the probes seem to be the primary fault line. But I needed a probe unit so that I could smoke briskets and chicken. I bought this unit based on its decent ratings and price. After three years of use, I have not been disappointed.First suggestion: treat it gently. I have used it in some high heat applications, but don’t leave the probe with its delicate wire sitting in 500 degree temperatures very long – just enough to get a good reading. In lower heat settings, like my smoker, I leave it connected and have never had a problem.Second suggestion: When done cooking, wash the probe gently, then put it and the unit in a tough plastic bag that protects it from other kitchen gadgets in the kitchen. This is a nice kitchen appliance – treat it nice and it will last you a while!The unit has consistently provided reliable temperature readings and has a convenient beeper when a pre-set temperature is reached. My only complaint – minor – is that when you first turn the unit on, it starts beeping until you hit a stop button. If this one dies, I may be tempted to try one of the Oregon Scientific units, but will probably end up purchasing another Taylor. It has served me well.

Works well, but not waterproof
Used for homebrewing. Got this since my previous one just didn’t wake up one day. The timer is useful on brew day, and I needed a thermometer that uses temperature versus meat doneness.Pros: solid build, accurate enough, temp alarm setpoint, timerCons: probe not waterproof, so have to be careful measuring liquids. I’ll waterproof it myself with food-grade silicone.

What good is a quality thermometer when the probes are junk?
Here’s my (ongoing) tale of woe…I purchased two of the 1410’s to use while smoking meat. They seemed to work fine, although I didn’t use them more than once or twice a year, for a couple years. Then one day I decided to try them in a roast on my grill, and the probe insulation hardened and cracked, rendering the probe useless. Okay, so maybe they’re not rated for grill temps, I don’t know. Perhaps my own fault…So…I ordered two new probes from Amazon, listed as (Thermometer Probe with Stainless Steel Braided Wire, 1470NBRP,1470). With the braided wire insulation, I’d hoped these would be a lot more robust. Imagine my surprise when they don’t even work at ALL! They read temperature, all right…but it’s something like 40-50 degrees off! I tested them three ways, with boiling water, ice water, and finally just comparing to another digital thermometer for ambient air temperature (I’m a heating contractor, so it there’s one thing I know, it’s measuring temperature!)I contacted Taylor via their support email, and this is how the conversation went (so far):Me:I have two 1470 thermometers, which I use for smoking meat. Theinsulation on my probes melted while being used in a propane grillfor normal grilling. I was not aware the probes could not handlethat much heat. I purchased two more probes from Amazon,(Thermometer Probe with Stainless Steel Braided Wire, 1470NBRP,1470)which are armored with braided metal insulation, however they donot read correctly at all. They are 40-50 degrees off. What can youtell me about this?Taylor rep (took almost three weeks for a response!!!):> We are sorry for the delay response.>> You can purchase those units from us you will need to send a check or> money order to our return center for $5.00 each and once we receive> those we would be glad to send you the replacement probes.I replied:So….can you tell me whether the probes I purchased from Amazon are thecorrect ones? Why don’t they work properly? Would the ones I purchasedirectly from you be the more robust versions, with the metal braidedinsulation, or like the cheap original ones that came with the units?They replied (about a week later):> We are sorry to hear that.> How many batteries does your unit carry?So, after THAT surrealistic little exchange, I called Taylor’s customer service hotline today (as listed in their emails). I was on hold for 5-10 minutes, during which time a recording repeatedly admonished that I’d probably be better off just leaving a message. I did not choose that option, just left the speakerphone going while I continued working in my office. After about 10 minutes I heard a recorded voice saying I was automatically being routed to leave a message ANYWAY!So…my opinion? Save your money. It sounds to me like the people at Taylor are more than a little bit confused.

Very accurate
Love it. Just to be sure I use a thin potholder to prop the oven door so I don’t crimp the cord with the oven door. Probably not necessary but I want to be careful. Don’t want to be without it.

I have owned several types of oven thermometers and prefer the Taylor Digital Cooking Thermometer. They work well for me, giving me accurate readings and easy to use. My chicken breasts turn out perfect every time because I don’t have to overcook them.One warning, they don’t last forever and sometimes are hard to find in the store (hence this review on Amazon). I bought two this time because the last couple gave out when I was in the middle of cooking a meal.

現在、無数に売られている料理用の温度計は、今回購入した商品が1台あればすべて無用になると思います。私は、アメリカで生活していた時に使っていたものを日本に持ち帰りましたが、故障したので、今回ネットで購入しました。とにかく、便利で最高です。何一つ欠点はありません。