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expirednouserhere posted May 18, 2021 2:07 PM

ThermoWorks Thermapen Mk4 Special Instant-read Thermometer (various colors)

$69

$99

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+ $5 S/H
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ThermoWorks has ThermoWorks Thermapen Mk4 Special Instant-read Thermometer (Various Colors) for $69. Shipping is $4.99.

Thanks to community member nouserhere for finding this deal.

Available colors: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 brisar
  • About this deal:
    • This price matches this popular Frontpage deal.
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $30 lower (30% savings) than the list price of $99
  • 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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ThermoWorks has ThermoWorks Thermapen Mk4 Special Instant-read Thermometer (Various Colors) for $69. Shipping is $4.99.

Thanks to community member nouserhere for finding this deal.

Available colors: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 brisar
  • About this deal:
    • This price matches this popular Frontpage deal.
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $30 lower (30% savings) than the list price of $99
  • 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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May 20, 2021 2:18 PM
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Devaney1984May 20, 2021 2:18 PM
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Lavatools javelin costs 1/3 of this and mine is still going strong after 7 years...I think it takes about 2 seconds longer than this so it depends how much your time is worth.

edit: i have the smaller lavatools thermawand
Last edited by Devaney1984 May 20, 2021 at 07:22 AM.
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May 20, 2021 2:23 PM
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May 20, 2021 2:24 PM
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Signature65May 20, 2021 2:24 PM
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I have one, I love it, I will replace it if it breaks with another. Instant temp is key when smoking meats. The longer the lid is open the more heat escapes. Other thermometers take For-Evvvver to read. This is instant. I use this over probes that stay in the meat as this is so much more convenient.
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May 20, 2021 2:26 PM
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Signature65May 20, 2021 2:26 PM
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Quote from Sassan :
And I bet 99% of you who use this thermometer don't check it's calibration before use to validate accuracy.
First thing the instructions tell you to do is check it's calibration. So I can say I did it. And anyone who spends this much on a new "toy" is excited for it and follows the instructions.
May 20, 2021 2:27 PM
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May 20, 2021 2:31 PM
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Signature65May 20, 2021 2:31 PM
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Quote from Sassan :
Should be every time, not just the first time.
Ooooooo k
May 20, 2021 3:10 PM
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80isMay 20, 2021 3:10 PM
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69 . . . perfect price for a meat temperature tester
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May 20, 2021 3:10 PM
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DaveP12May 20, 2021 3:10 PM
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The old Timex vs Tag Heuer conversation again and again and again. Not helpful! I have a ThermaPen and I love it. Fast and accurate. Good deal. It's hard to find these on sale.
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May 20, 2021 3:15 PM
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DealsNStuffMay 20, 2021 3:15 PM
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Agreed with those who have already stated this, but this is the best pen thermometer on the market. I use mine 2-3 times each week.
May 20, 2021 3:33 PM
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AdamHDMay 20, 2021 3:33 PM
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Quote from DaveP12 :
The old Timex vs Tag Heuer conversation again and again and again. Not helpful! I have a ThermaPen and I love it. Fast and accurate. Good deal. It's hard to find these on sale.
Agreed. The Thermapen is a premium item, just like a high end vehicle, watch, clothing, TV, etc. $69 is a great price. People will ALWAYS argue/complain about the price, but the honest truth is that a Thermapen is not for those people. It is not a 'value oriented' item. It's the best of the best. I use mine 4-5 times a week. Got sick of the cheapo Amazon 'highly rated' thermometers (that break after a year) and decided to treat myself to a Mk4. No regrets.
May 20, 2021 3:39 PM
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collideoscopeMay 20, 2021 3:39 PM
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You get what you pay for with these. They come with a NIST-traceable calibration certificate and are reworked on the factory floor if they aren't within spec, which factors into the expense. There are videos on youtube about their process, assembly to calibration.

I currently have an earlier version that still works, and a MK4 in a box since I don't want to keep replacing coin cell batteries. But i've done molds for candy and chocolates where temperature has been critical in getting a good, consistent result. So this thing has saved time and money in waste. The customer service was also pretty top notch when things went bad with a refurb that I got (they were happy to exchange it with a new one). That's a part of the price too.

So meats (outside of sous vide) are not where this thing shines. It's easier and vastly more economical to get away with a cheaper instant thermometer or a combination of leave-in and cheaper instant-read.

The unfortunate thing about this thermometer is that the rotating hub isn't a perfect hermetic seal. If the right debris gets rotated in, the internal contacts can corrode over time, making power on detection flaky. There are numerous videos of how to repair this (lift stickers, open up and carefully scrub with iso alcohol) and thermoworks offers to service it for a fee.. but it should really be designed out (like the thermopop, which has no moving parts) on something so expensive.
May 20, 2021 3:41 PM
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Gizmo1kMay 20, 2021 3:41 PM
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nice!
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May 20, 2021 3:43 PM
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moizjafferjiMay 20, 2021 3:43 PM
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I bought one on Amazon a few weeks ago at this price and was scammed. They sent a thermapro pen. The whole intention was to scam me, so I wasn't able to get my money back. Really sucks for me that I blew my whole budget on a fake.
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May 20, 2021 3:44 PM
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MichaelM1141May 20, 2021 3:44 PM
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We got one of these a while back and it's better than any other thermometer that I've used. You get a reading instantly and it seems to be very reliable. It really helps to get the perfect mid-rare steak.

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May 20, 2021 3:46 PM
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BeardFlannelMay 20, 2021 3:46 PM
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Nothing gets some SDers more salty than an expensive thermometer.

People value different things. I value quick accuracy and cook a lot so I'm willing to pay for it—though still not at full price or else why am I on SD lol.

It's similar to purchasing a TV: some value OLEDs when a TCL 6 series will get the job done for much less money. Since I don't watch that much TV, I'm happy to go with a TCL 6 and Sony X900 when I know a LG C series or Samsung Q90 will have more accurate contrast and color.

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