On Wed, 4 Jan 2017 16:58:35 -0700, graham > wrote:

>On 2017-01-04 4:54 PM, sf wrote:
>> On 4 Jan 2017 17:30:37 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>>
>>> On 2017-01-04, U.S Janet B > wrote:
>>>
>>>> Most thermometers give instructions for checking and re-setting for
>>>> accuracy.
>>>
>>> It should read, "Most quality thermometers". I've got a beer brewing
>>> thermometer that can be adjusted. It's a Fermentap and it costs close
>>> to $50usd. Don't see that kinda quality ona WW cheapo.
>>>
>>
>> That's because they are $10 or less throw away thermometers. The
>> battery dies, toss it out.
>>
>> I have a Thermapen, which costs closer to $100, and had no idea it can
>> be calibrated. Apparently there's a way to do it. Thanks Janet!
>> http://www.thermoworks.com/learning/...ing_an_icebath
>> Now I have to find out what the +/- tolerances are. So far, so good -
>> but it's always wise to check.
>>
>>
>I wasted a lot of money on so-called "instant-read" thermometers. Then I
>bought a Thermapen:-) I wish I'd bought it earlier.

I don't need a thermometer to grill/fry a steak... I use a thermometer
for a roast however I really don't need too. I can cook a roast by
temperature, time, and weight, the thermometer is just for checking
however most times the raast turns out perfect without checking a
thermometer.