Love my new Mk4! My first use for it was when I tried stove-top sous vide for the first time. Perfect results, and so convenient! I was surprised that the F-to-C conversion instructions were in the quick start guide, and not in the bigger manual (that I first consulted). But once I knew how, that procedure was a breeze also. Very happy!
I have learned that if you leave your Thermopen Mk4 in the pellet smoker it will melt. When my wife came out i was yelling dumb-ass, dumb-ass. She said " whats wrong? who is a dumb-ass" one look from me and it all became perfectly clear as I held the charred body of my Thermopen Mk4 in my tongs.
The Mark 4 is on closeout with a big discount. It is being replaced with a yet to be described newer model. They have not announced cancellation of the bare bones Classic so at the moment the less features Classic is more expensive than the Mark 4. I would assume they will still be clearing out Mark 4's after the new model comes out. I bought my Classic on sale, years ago, just before they announced the Mark 4. They did not announce that the new Mark 4 was coming and I was disappointed that I did not know before buying the Classic. They say the reveal is before the end of June. I am really curious as to what improvements they have made. The Classic has been a great thermometer and matches the Mark 4 for speed and accuracy. My only complaint has been that sometimes it goes dead and I have to reseat the button cells, even though there is no visible corrosion and I wiped everything clean and the battery was far from dead. The last time I slightly increased spring tension on the battery contact and that seems to have solved the problem.
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Not really, the probe is still designed to be inseted or sumberged into something, like a steak or oil. It is not meant to measure a surface and would give you misleading readings.
IR gun for checking pan temp. Got mine from Thermoworks, as well. The regular Thermapen is made for immersion in a liquid or solid, however there are air and surface contact models of Thernapens available for those that might need those special features.
Maybe its just me. I havent used it for cooking yet. It seems like the temperature goes up faster then it goes down. Is that the case with this. When I do the water boil test, it pretty much read 212 in a second but when I take the probe out of the water, it takes much longer to go back to room temp. If thats the case, then wouldn't that affect the reading when you start at the top and continue thru the meat. It will read accurately from the top to the middle, to the bottom but on the way back out I would think it would be slower to read the center temp accurately because the probe is still hotter from the bottom temp. Am I correct on this?
Little late, but essentially the tip will heat to a temperature, then cool off. Simple right? the principle behind what you noticed is similar to that of copper pans - they are so good because they transfer heat so well. Liquid also transfers heat very well, but air does not. It will take a longer time to adjust to the air temp b/c it takes a longer time for the energy to dissipate from the tip of the probe when there is only air surrounding it. If you were to take the 212 degree reading, and place it into a cool bowl of water, it would change almost instantly because the heat transfer is so much better than that of air. Hope this explains it.
Air is a good thermal insulator, so the thermometer will cool down slowly. If you take it from boiling water straight to an ice bath, the reading will go down much faster. Or even a raw piece of meat.
Yeah but after like 30 sec after flipping top half cools down so you can't really tell where is center because the more you keep pulling it out the lower temperature gets. Been lowest at the very top...
You get "Many questions" about why the temp of the ThermaPen doesn't start at zero? Really? I don't know of any consumer thermometers of any kind that "Start at zero". I really can't imagine that being such a concern to the average consumer.
Thermapen junk :(( Garbage I had for a year and a half for such a price crappy Chinese quality shame on them scamming people it’s not better than them $20 US used to have lifetime or a good customer service know Chinese have better quality than American crop
Thanks for explaining the thermal center, now I know why I get some many readings. Thanks
I have just received my first Thermapen, and it is the Mk4. Now to the Weber we go!
Hands down the best instant read I own.
100% agree.
I have a Thermopop thermometer that I've been happy with, but I have convinced myself that I need a Thermopen Mk4.
15% off, sitewide FINALLY hooked me on buying MK IV. Can't wait for its arrival.
Just ordered mine as well when I saw the 15% off
wow what an awesome video
Great example of "technical writing". Thanks for sharing. Be good there in AF.
Excellent video.
Love my new Mk4! My first use for it was when I tried stove-top sous vide for the first time. Perfect results, and so convenient!
I was surprised that the F-to-C conversion instructions were in the quick start guide, and not in the bigger manual (that I first consulted). But once I knew how, that procedure was a breeze also. Very happy!
This is an excellent, thorough explanation that's super easy to follow.
So glad I bought this one. ATK pick product and winner of the comparison!
Well said and well done. Thanks
Thanks for the info.Waiting on the mail for mine.
I do love my Mk4 I use it for anything I cook or drink. It is perfect to check wine temp and even beer temp! No regrets
I have learned that if you leave your Thermopen Mk4 in the pellet smoker it will melt. When my wife came out i was yelling dumb-ass, dumb-ass. She said " whats wrong? who is a dumb-ass" one look from me and it all became perfectly clear as I held the charred body of my Thermopen Mk4 in my tongs.
one of the Mk4's best features as compared to the classic is the use of easy to find and inexpensive AAA batteries instead of watch batteries, Nice.
Thought my thermal pin was acting up thanks 😂
The Mark 4 is on closeout with a big discount. It is being replaced with a yet to be described newer model. They have not announced cancellation of the bare bones Classic so at the moment the less features Classic is more expensive than the Mark 4. I would assume they will still be clearing out Mark 4's after the new model comes out. I bought my Classic on sale, years ago, just before they announced the Mark 4. They did not announce that the new Mark 4 was coming and I was disappointed that I did not know before buying the Classic. They say the reveal is before the end of June. I am really curious as to what improvements they have made. The Classic has been a great thermometer and matches the Mark 4 for speed and accuracy. My only complaint has been that sometimes it goes dead and I have to reseat the button cells, even though there is no visible corrosion and I wiped everything clean and the battery was far from dead. The last time I slightly increased spring tension on the battery contact and that seems to have solved the problem.
How to calibrate?
Love my MK4 👍🏼👍🏼
I’m not a fan of mine. Held in one spot and have to wait for numbers to rise rather than instant read. Not sure if it’s defective.
Our technical support team would be happy to evaluate your Thermapen to verify it is working properly. Please give us a call at 801-756-7705 or email us at techsupport@thermoworks.com for assistance.
“So we’ve got a pan here at ABOUT 450 degrees.” Thermapen sitting next to him. PERFECT TIME TO SHOW US THE TEMP OF THE PAN USING THE PEN!!! Lol.
Not really, the probe is still designed to be inseted or sumberged into something, like a steak or oil. It is not meant to measure a surface and would give you misleading readings.
An IR gun/thermometer would actually be better suited for that purpose than the Thermopen.
IR gun for checking pan temp. Got mine from Thermoworks, as well. The regular Thermapen is made for immersion in a liquid or solid, however there are air and surface contact models of Thernapens available for those that might need those special features.
Maybe its just me. I havent used it for cooking yet. It seems like the temperature goes up faster then it goes down. Is that the case with this. When I do the water boil test, it pretty much read 212 in a second but when I take the probe out of the water, it takes much longer to go back to room temp. If thats the case, then wouldn't that affect the reading when you start at the top and continue thru the meat. It will read accurately from the top to the middle, to the bottom but on the way back out I would think it would be slower to read the center temp accurately because the probe is still hotter from the bottom temp. Am I correct on this?
Little late, but essentially the tip will heat to a temperature, then cool off. Simple right? the principle behind what you noticed is similar to that of copper pans - they are so good because they transfer heat so well. Liquid also transfers heat very well, but air does not. It will take a longer time to adjust to the air temp b/c it takes a longer time for the energy to dissipate from the tip of the probe when there is only air surrounding it. If you were to take the 212 degree reading, and place it into a cool bowl of water, it would change almost instantly because the heat transfer is so much better than that of air. Hope this explains it.
@@joshuamarshall5277 Well said
Air is a good thermal insulator, so the thermometer will cool down slowly. If you take it from boiling water straight to an ice bath, the reading will go down much faster. Or even a raw piece of meat.
Thanks!
A Barista was telling me that this is the wrong type of thermometer for checking water temp for my coffee. Is that correct??
No. Its accurate. Thus perfect for that.
I use mine all the time for checking water temp before adding my tea. You know what they say about opinions.
Yeah but after like 30 sec after flipping top half cools down so you can't really tell where is center because the more you keep pulling it out the lower temperature gets. Been lowest at the very top...
You get "Many questions" about why the temp of the ThermaPen doesn't start at zero? Really? I don't know of any consumer thermometers of any kind that "Start at zero". I really can't imagine that being such a concern to the average consumer.
Wow this video reveals that people have offered some ridiculous complaints! lol
Is it painful to take your own temperature ?😂
Made in China?
The entire Thermapen line is manufactured in the UK
Thermapen junk :((
Garbage I had for a year and a half for such a price crappy Chinese quality shame on them scamming people it’s not better than them $20
US used to have lifetime or a good customer service know Chinese have better quality than American crop
$4.99 on Amazon folks… you don’t need the mthrfkn “Thermopen” lmao