Polder Dual Sensor Thermometer and Timer
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Polder Dual Sensor Thermometer and Timer
Customer Review: Meat Thermometer, Polder Dual Sensor
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my second Polder, the first being a single sensor that I melted while grill roasting (though I continued using it for two years until the readings became erratic). I use it for monitoring meat temp and covered grill temp (indirect heat only!), oven temp in my gas convection, and oil temp while deep frying. It has performed admirably. There is a one or two degree discrepancy between the two sensors at room temp but it seems accurate nonetheless. I am aware of complaints concerning the probe, but I have not experienced that problem with either of my Polders.Customer Review: Works great until it breaks
Summary: 1 Stars
Fresh off the shelf, when it still works, this does exactly what you would want it to. Stick it in a turkey or rib roast and cook till the moment of perfection.
Unfortunately you'll be lucky to get a few meals out of it before the probe breaks. After that it shows 90 degrees Fahrenheit at room temperature and flashes 500 at the first sign of actual heat. Replacement probes cost almost as much as the entire unit.
I'll admit I'm dumb enough to have gone through three of these things. Save yourself the trouble.
Customer Review: Does not last
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this in late October in anticipation for Thanksgiving. During that time, it was used successfully only once. Three days before turkey day, I attempted to use it for a second time. It was broken. The oven temp channel seems to work, but the meat temp was reading 300-315F. It seems like the thermocouple was shorted out. The bad news: A replacement probe = $20
I would recommend the Taylor model with the silicon probe cable. The silicon will last longer than the braided cable.
Customer Review: WORKS GREAT, once you find out...
Summary: 4 Stars
that the probe is NOT WATERPROOF and you cannot submerge it in water.
This will cause all sorts of crazy readings. So, just WIPE THE PROBE CLEAN, dry it, and put it away.
I returned my probe to working order by placing the probe, not the meter in a toaster oven and baked it for a few hours @ 400. Since then, no problems and have been using it for 3-4 years.
Some commented about not being able to use it in a BBQ pit or oven. I do that all the time with no issues.
Customer Review: Bought Two, both work great.
Summary: 4 Stars
My husband and I bought two of these years ago. We kept one and gave the other to my parents. Both have worked wonderfully over the years. Anytime I make steak in the oven or cook the turkey, the probe works great. I had another Polder thermometer prior to this that could only tolerate temps up to the high 300s. It died after one use, but the oven got really hot and I think it just busted the probe. It's a shame to see so many people complaining of them breaking. Maybe I just got lucky.