Taylor 9842 Commercial Waterproof Digital Thermometer
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Taylor 9842 Commercial Waterproof Digital Thermometer
Customer Review: A bit slow, but accurate and waterproof. Excellent for a commercial kitchen
Summary: 4 Stars
Although it is not as instant as you would expect "Instant" to mean, (10 seconds for an accurate reading), the readings are accurate, especially for a thermocouple with such a large temperature range. Plus there is the added benefit of being able to calibrate the readings using an ice bath if the reading is off.
The feature that I like the best however is its durability and that it is waterproof. Working in a commercial kitchen, during cleanup I saw something yellow drop into my sanitation bucket. I quickly pulled it out completely wet in cleaning chemicals. I pushed the on button and it turned on with no condensation as shown in other reviews and pictures. To clean the thermometer simply wipe the probe end. I don't know why you would wash the whole unit.
Another benefit, the sheave is supposed to prevent microbial growth, which is a plus! Most likely it is lined with copper or something.
Anyways great product, a bit pricey here online, but works as intended.
Customer Review: Worst Thermometer I have ever seen
Summary: 1 Stars
Absolutely terrible.
I've received two of these thermometers, and both have very serious issues.
When I received the first, I immediately tried to calibrate using an ice water bath, which should have a temp of 32 degrees F. Out of the box, this thermometer read 42 instead, which is of course what calibrating if for. Except that the calibration screw on this unit doesn't do a thing. Even then, I figured I could just mentally subtract 10 degrees to all my measurements, which although far from ideal, is still perfectly usable. But, when I measured boiling water, I got a reading of ~190 instead of 212. This non-linear inaccuracy makes the thermometer completely useless.
The second unit I received had the exact same problems as the first, but with one more flaw. The diameter of the metal probe was much smaller, such that it didn't even fit snugly into the storage sleeve.
Bottom line: This thermometer has some serious QC issues. I would avoid this product.
Customer Review: Terrible Taylor Thermometer
Summary: 2 Stars
For nearly 30 years, I've used Taylor and other brand thermometers for checking the temperature of baby bird food, which must not be too hot or it will burn their delicate crop tissue - and not too cool to where they won't eat enough. I've only had this waterproof thermometer for about a month and it is already not "dead", but constantly "live" and won't shut off. It's going back on the slow boat to China. It might still be ON if the battery holds out.
As others have noted, it is slow compared to other products and other Taylor digital thermometers.
The on button was always hard to depress. The readout was ok...no better than any other. I liked the length of it since it fit good inside a mug that is half full. I pray that we can get back to good quality controlled USA made products. I'm so tired of out-of-country JUNK. I try very hard not to buy Chinese or Mexican products, but it's almost unavoidable. If I can do without them, I do. I thought Taylor was US made. Not so!
Customer Review: Works for me!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this item out of necessity -- my prior digital thermometer had 'lost its mind' (indicated 175 degrees when at room temperature, even with a fresh battery!).
The new one is great. I especially appreciate the auto-shutoff feature as I repeatedly forgot to shut the prior one off, thus shortening its battery life. I agree with other reviewers in that it seems a bit slower than others I've used to 'finalize' on the temperature, but then maybe it's just being anal about accuracy - not a bad thing :). Despite the fact that it is claimed waterproof by the manufacturer, I won't submerge it in dishwater or put it in the dishwasher - but that's just me. The construction of the item does look to be more commercial-grade/rugged than others I've seen or used. And it's nice to know that I can ensure accuracy by calibrating/recalibrating now and then (or if the reading looks a bit suspicious). Overall I am very satisfied with the item and would recommend it..
Customer Review: A good thermometer at a good price
Summary: 4 Stars
I have a tendency to prefer digital displays over analog ones because analog displays sometimes require interpolating between markings to get the most accurate reading. This thermometer's digital display eliminates that sort of human error in reading the display.
I bought this because I was roasting a pork brisket and wanted to make sure that it had reached the proper temperature. The design of this thermometer was well thought out. The display is easily readable, the user interface is fairly intuitive. The protective cap has been designed to be for dual purposes. A hole has been placed transversely which allows holding the metal probe without danger of getting burned by the hot metal of the probe. It also serves to keep the probe tip off the table surface, thereby preventing any contamination of the probe.
Overall, I am quite happy with this thermometer and I would recommend it for any cook, whether it is used for professional or domestic cooking.