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expirednickhilk posted Mar 17, 2021 2:16 PM

ThermoWorks Thermapen Mk4 Special Instant-read Thermometer (Purple)

$69

$99

30% off
+ $5 S/H
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ThermoWorks has ThermoWorks Thermapen Mk4 Special Instant-read Thermometer (Purple) for $69. Shipping is $4.99.

Thanks to community member nickhilk for finding this deal.

Features:
  • High accuracy to ±0.7°F (±0.4°C)
  • Includes NIST-Traceable calibration certificate with test data
  • Foldaway thermocouple probe protects probe when not in use
  • Use in either hand, display rotates for best viewing angle
  • Includes Biomaster silver ion technology to reduce microbial growth
  • 3,000 hour battery life (AAA Battery)
  • Display temps in °C or °F
  • Protected from dust and immersion in water to 39" depth for up to 30 minutes. The probe should not be rotated while the body is submerged or under a stream of water
  • Not dishwasher safe

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • While supplies last.
    • This price matches this popular Front Page deal.
  • About this product:
    • Rated 4.9/5 from over 4,056 ThermoWorks customer reviews.
  • About this store:
    • Unused products may be returned within 30 days of purchase for a refund, minus shipping charges. All boxes, packaging materials, accessories, manuals and certificates must be in new, re-sellable condition or a fee equal to the cost of the damaged and/or missing item(s) (such as manuals, documentation, and certificates) will be deducted from the refunded amount.
    • Return policy details here.
    • All warranty claims will be handled by ThermoWorks, regardless of where the item was purchased (do not return product to a retail store).

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Written by nickhilk
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Community Notes
About the Poster
ThermoWorks has ThermoWorks Thermapen Mk4 Special Instant-read Thermometer (Purple) for $69. Shipping is $4.99.

Thanks to community member nickhilk for finding this deal.

Features:
  • High accuracy to ±0.7°F (±0.4°C)
  • Includes NIST-Traceable calibration certificate with test data
  • Foldaway thermocouple probe protects probe when not in use
  • Use in either hand, display rotates for best viewing angle
  • Includes Biomaster silver ion technology to reduce microbial growth
  • 3,000 hour battery life (AAA Battery)
  • Display temps in °C or °F
  • Protected from dust and immersion in water to 39" depth for up to 30 minutes. The probe should not be rotated while the body is submerged or under a stream of water
  • Not dishwasher safe

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • While supplies last.
    • This price matches this popular Front Page deal.
  • About this product:
    • Rated 4.9/5 from over 4,056 ThermoWorks customer reviews.
  • About this store:
    • Unused products may be returned within 30 days of purchase for a refund, minus shipping charges. All boxes, packaging materials, accessories, manuals and certificates must be in new, re-sellable condition or a fee equal to the cost of the damaged and/or missing item(s) (such as manuals, documentation, and certificates) will be deducted from the refunded amount.
    • Return policy details here.
    • All warranty claims will be handled by ThermoWorks, regardless of where the item was purchased (do not return product to a retail store).

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armedmetallica
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I used to have all of those. When this went on sale last year, I said to myself, "I'm not a professional chef, I don't need a $80 thermometer."

Then I realized, it's because I'm not a professional chef, that I NEED a good thermometer. One that's accurate and fast.

Using this, my food comes out perfectly cooked, every single time. And I'm not sitting here second guessing if the chicken is done properly, etc.

Crappy tools result in a crappy job - regardless of your skill level. Same thing applies to cooking.

My wife hated eating steak when she was pregnant - because we always overcooked it, using the cheapy thermometers. After this - she was able to enjoy it. just a personal anecdote. YMMV
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SirMarvinHaggler
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The smaller probe means you have to get closer to the heat source. My hands have lost most of their feeling so I could pull it off, but most people who don't spend hours behind BBQ pits or hot indoor ovens would be tortured to use something that small. It is also slower to get an accurate reading. 2 seconds doesn't seem like much, but it can be awful (I have the Thermopop because, like you, I wanted to save money. I never use it when this pen is available).

Furthermore, for everyone else, this is **THE** luxury thermometer to buy. It's the Wusthof Chef knife, the Porsche 911, the Tempurpedic, Herman Miller, whatever analogy you can think of. Yes, there are knockoffs for cheaper, but this is the cream of the crop.

Turn on your TV or streaming service and flip to any cooking, baking, or BBQ competition. Check which brand of thermometer they use. You can bet your hat it'll be this very thermometer 95% of the time. People who are competing for **thousands**, 10s of thousands, hundreds of thousands of dollars are putting their faith in the accuracy and speed of the Thermoworks. There's a reason they aren't buying the Home Depot 14 dollar bullshit special.

Once you use one, you'll instantly understand why the other side lives the way they live. If you like to cook with precision, this is the absolute best option bar none.


Oh, and if standing at a grill with a purple thermometer is gonna make you or your friends question your masculinity— I simply can't imagine how fragile it must already be. Grow up and join us in the 21st century. Leave your father's boomer homophobia behind and start living like a modern adult.
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FuschiaScene411
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I mean, to be fair, just grilling it until it's hard is fine for most people. Doesn't mean everyone wants an overdone steak because you bought a knockoff that's 10 degrees off at midpoint.

These are multi-point calibrated, just tossing this into boiling water and seeing 212 F doesn't mean it'll read properly at 110-120
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Mar 17, 2021 5:49 PM
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Quote from tigerflash18 :
Hmmmm the 10% off code didn't work for me it shows an exclamation mark next to the code saying it won't work on sale items.... Lame
Quote from Ma3NWX5Bca6u :
same here.... please let me know how to get that 10% off coupon. Thanks.
after maybe a minute of idle screen time an offer within the window appeared for 10% off when subscribing to the mailing list. I got the code via email a minute or two after. If you're not getting it try with a different browser or maybe mess with your pop-up settings. good luck!
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FrozenBeerMar 17, 2021 5:54 PM
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does anyone know if there's a contactless thermometer that's extremely accurate for measuring liquids or shinny reflective metallic objects?

thanks!
Mar 17, 2021 6:08 PM
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Ma3NWX5Bca6uMar 17, 2021 6:08 PM
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Quote from FrozenBeer :
does anyone know if there's a contactless thermometer that's extremely accurate for measuring liquids or shinny reflective metallic objects?

thanks!
contactless thermometer never works well on shinny objects however you can use their emissivity table to calibrate your thermometer.
https://www.thermoworks.com/emissivity-table
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tigerflash18Mar 17, 2021 6:16 PM
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Quote from calislickdealin :
after maybe a minute of idle screen time an offer within the window appeared for 10% off when subscribing to the mailing list. I got the code via email a minute or two after. If you're not getting it try with a different browser or maybe mess with your pop-up settings. good luck!
I have the 10% coupon from popup via email. When I tried to checkout it says the coupon code is not valid for items in the cart...y'all are pulling off some wizardry.

Tried from browser and mobile, still won't work.
Mar 17, 2021 6:21 PM
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DustyDealerMar 17, 2021 6:21 PM
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Quote from calislickdealin :
after maybe a minute of idle screen time an offer within the window appeared for 10% off when subscribing to the mailing list. I got the code via email a minute or two after. If you're not getting it try with a different browser or maybe mess with your pop-up settings. good luck!
Thanks! To anyone else with the same issue - I opened the site in incognito and the promo offer popped up almost immediately. It must've been one of my extensions blocking it.
And it applied to the sale cart just fine.
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FrozenBeerMar 17, 2021 7:02 PM
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Quote from Ma3NWX5Bca6u :
contactless thermometer never works well on shinny objects however you can use their emissivity table to calibrate your thermometer.
https://www.thermoworks.com/emissivity-table
thanks!

that's cool... I'll read that page when I get home tonight! Wink
Mar 17, 2021 7:08 PM
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isuzudaveMar 17, 2021 7:08 PM
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Update: Just noticed this has already been posted. I misspelled Thermapen as Thermopen on my original search. Trying to delete post.

ThermoWorks is having a color closeout on the Thermapen Mk4. It's $69.99 until sold out. I have been looking for a new temp probe for grilling, and this model is often at the top of peoples list. I think shipping to the US is $5.

https://www.thermoworks.com/Therm...=1&color=9
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sarcasmogratisMar 17, 2021 7:19 PM
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Own it, love it.
I have no brand/seller affiliation, just satisfied customer.

But this once instead of knock offs every year or two.
If this is too steep, wait for their thermopop to go on sale, it's 90% as good for 50% of the price.
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chickdrMar 17, 2021 7:56 PM
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Why would I need this 100 version when they sell this version for 33.00? They show it taking meat temps in photos so I assume it would work just as well. Just curious Other than fold-ability I can't see the advantage.
https://www.thermoworks.com/shop/...ive-Series
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VonV6621Mar 17, 2021 7:57 PM
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Quote from JellyBellyMD :
$10 knock-offs on Amazon are probably good enough for most people.
And so it begins......
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ArseneWengerMar 17, 2021 7:59 PM
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Quote from chickdr :
Why would I need this 100 version when they sell this version for 33.00? They show it taking meat temps in photos so I assume it would work just as well. Just curious Other than fold-ability I can't see the advantage.
https://www.thermoworks.com/shop/...ive-Series [thermoworks.com]
I think that's a solid point. The read time is about 1-2 seconds slower on this cheaper one but still much faster than the $10 knock offs. Other than that specs look about the same.
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isuzudaveMar 17, 2021 7:59 PM
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Quote from DustyDealer :
Thanks! To anyone else with the same issue - I opened the site in incognito and the promo offer popped up almost immediately. It must've been one of my extensions blocking it.
And it applied to the sale cart just fine.
I never got the pop up either. Maybe my Pi-hole blocked it? I ordered it before I knew there was a possible 10% discount. It said "while supplies last" and it worked, I rushed to the checkout.
Mar 17, 2021 8:00 PM
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Plano88Mar 17, 2021 8:00 PM
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I guess too many people used the coupon and they closed the loophole. Can't get it to work either and they want to charge $5 shipping. Glad I already own one..

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SirMarvinHagglerMar 17, 2021 8:06 PM
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Quote from chickdr :
Why would I need this 100 version when they sell this version for 33.00? They show it taking meat temps in photos so I assume it would work just as well. Just curious Other than fold-ability I can't see the advantage.
https://www.thermoworks.com/shop/...ive-Series
The smaller probe means you have to get closer to the heat source. My hands have lost most of their feeling so I could pull it off, but most people who don't spend hours behind BBQ pits or hot indoor ovens would be tortured to use something that small. It is also slower to get an accurate reading. 2 seconds doesn't seem like much, but it can be awful (I have the Thermopop because, like you, I wanted to save money. I never use it when this pen is available).

Furthermore, for everyone else, this is **THE** luxury thermometer to buy. It's the Wusthof Chef knife, the Porsche 911, the Tempurpedic, Herman Miller, whatever analogy you can think of. Yes, there are knockoffs for cheaper, but this is the cream of the crop.

Turn on your TV or streaming service and flip to any cooking, baking, or BBQ competition. Check which brand of thermometer they use. You can bet your hat it'll be this very thermometer 95% of the time. People who are competing for **thousands**, 10s of thousands, hundreds of thousands of dollars are putting their faith in the accuracy and speed of the Thermoworks. There's a reason they aren't buying the Home Depot 14 dollar bullshit special.

Once you use one, you'll instantly understand why the other side lives the way they live. If you like to cook with precision, this is the absolute best option bar none.


Oh, and if standing at a grill with a purple thermometer is gonna make you or your friends question your masculinity— I simply can't imagine how fragile it must already be. Grow up and join us in the 21st century. Leave your father's boomer homophobia behind and start living like a modern adult.
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