tutall wrote:
> On May 27, 6:52 pm, Sqwertz > wrote:
>> On Sun, 27 May 2012 20:06:17 -0500, ChairMan wrote:
>>> yabbut, doesn't Polder make another model(same probe style) that
>>> runs about $100?
>>> i thought this might be a cheaper alternative
>>
>> I've never seen a Polder over $30. And looking at their catalog
>> confirms that (29.99 for a dual probe).
>>
>> Perhaps you're thinking of Thermapen.
>>
>> -sw
>
> Am sold on Thermapens now. Got the first one 4 years ago or so,
> finally replaced the first battery just recently and yesterday,
> stupidly set it down on the firebox. ( it's a flat spot I use a lot
> when grilling, so bad habit )
> Well, didn't notice my mistake for mebbe 30 seconds and melted
> plastic
> was left behind. Once the thing cooled back down it worked fine
> again.
>
> But shit, for $20 this Polder looks great. They've got a decent
> reputation, so go for it. let out your inner proctologist and probe
> your meat.

thats what I thought, 14.99 is worth the gamble w/ free shipping and
n/tax
what the hell