Polder 371 Quick Tip Instant Read Thermometer, Black
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: PolderBrand: Polder
Model: 371
Product features:
- Reads in 8 seconds or less for quick results
- Self calibration feature
- Maximum temperature memory for frequently used recipes
- Clsius/ Farenheit button to accommodate all recipes
- Hold button and on/off switch
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Polder 371 Quick Tip Instant Read Thermometer, Black
Customer Review: Best now available and good buy
Summary: 4 Stars
I have researched ad infinitum on digital thermometers before buying this (sooner or late you actually NEED the thing.. haha). It is "just another China import* but seems to be an improvement. This one seems fairly sturdy and has some very good points:
*reads VERY quickly (thanks for new "thin probe" design) 8 seconds max (no thermometer is truly INSTANT even expensive thermocouple or IR units)
*The digits are clear even to my old eyes
*decent range -40 to 350 F (-40 to 175 C)
*It is accurate +/- 0.2 degrees C (<.5 degrees F)
*will re-calibrate itself if needed (anyone who needs accuracy should check now and then)
*remembers high temperature.. handy if you can't easily press the "hold" button (assuming you aren't in an area so hot that it pushed the tip temp past the food (possible but unlikely)
*readily available LR44 battery
The CON's list is pretty short
*the probe could be longer (this is true of most of this type)
*the buttons are hard to trip.. you have to REALLY PRESS HARD (Edit: This has become much more reasonable as I've used it.. I'd say its fine now)
*it doesn't seem to turn itself off if you leave it on (this will run down the battery.. could be the reason some folk have battery problems)
Not sure whether its a plus or minus, but the probe cover (which functions as an extender which might be handy in a hot area or deep pot, etc) is hard to get off and on.. it MAY wear with age and fall off easily. For now its quite firm .. I'd like it to have a "squeeze release" of some sort so the wear and tear would be reduced and the grip might be more "solid" over time.
I am pretty supportive of this unit as the best currently available. There are two units that MAY be better, but are not yet available. They are also on amazon and are
CDN ProAccurate Quick-Read Pocket Thermometer
CDN ProAccurate Quick-Read Waterproof Pocket Thermometer
If they are available you might check them out. Otherwise I think this unit is the one to get.
If you don't need built in timers or alarms or remote probes, this is a very functional unit.
Description of Polder 371 Quick Tip Instant Read Thermometer, Black
Quick Tip ¿ Instant Read Thermometer for quick 8 second readout. Maximum temperature memory for frequently used recipes. This thermometer makes checking temperatures quick and easy.Instant-Read
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