Pros & Cons
Pros
Works under tongue, but even better rectally. Great for monitoring sourdough temps during fermentation.
Cons
Not going to mess with nonexistent customer service. Nonexistent. Then advertise properly.
The product is wildly inaccurate now and total garbage. After about 10-12 uses, the thermometer continues to read a negative number. It reads something like -54f when you turn it on. I have a $10 no name branded probe that is more accurate and faster ... Read More
When 'on', it appears to be working with a stable temp reading but 'error' message is displaying. Once changed to a fresh battery, the display flashes randomly when the unit is in the 'off' position. My guess is that the connection between the sensor ... Read More
Attempted contacting lavatools, no reply. No response from seller on 'life time' warranty.
Highlights
Quality
It seemed to register both dark and white meat accuratly and i was pleased with the results
Great design and quality on this remarkable thermometer
So much better than those old style met thermometers you know the one with the gauge
Packaging/appearance
Plus the magnet is handy to attach to the frig
And thats where it was in my shorts that went into the washer and dryer full cycle at that
Competitiveness
Just like a thermopen at a third of the cost
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Whats great is that it is magnetic to place on the refrigerator door or side of the refrigerator for quick and easy use when you need it in the kitchen
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The magnet must be the culprit i am sure it is stuck to something somewhere
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
And thats where it was in my shorts that went into the washer and dryer full cycle at that
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I opened it up immediately to see if it would still work and yes the temp read 104 degrees
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I often break a thermometer when closing the utensil drawer and the probe gets stuck
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I dont know how well this will work with my traeger but for the oven this is just the bomb
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
And u can hang it on ur fridge