Taylor 9842 Commercial Waterproof Digital Thermometer
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Taylor 9842 Commercial Waterproof Digital Thermometer
Customer Review: I've had mine for over 5 years
Summary: 5 Stars
I actually have the Taylor 9840. It is the prior version, which has a manual on/off switch and works only in F (US temp).
The addition of the auto off feature is great. The Taylor 9842 (the one listed on Amazon.com) will automatically shut off if the unit is not used for 10 minutes. This is a very nice addition.
My prior version, the Taylor 9840, is not water proof. The water can leak in through the on/off switch and at other places. However, I snapped it apart at the middle seam, allowed it to dry, and it works fine again. As simple as changing the battery***.
These thermometers are simple to use and accurate. Can't ask for more.
Just be very careful when washing and don't wash it in the dishwasher. The unit to too fragile to survive.
***The batteries are replaced on the Taylor 9840 differently than on the 9842, so you will not be able to snap the 9842 apart like I do on the older unit.
Customer Review: Accurate, durable and fantastic customer service
Summary: 5 Stars
My first thermometer experienced some sort of issue with the display and started showing random numbers on the screen. I contacted Taylor and they recommended sending it in for a replacement (even though I had it longer than the year warranty). Within 2 weeks after sending it in I had a new thermometer.
This is perfect for measuring the ideal temperature of water for my tea and Aeropress. I have also used this to measure the temperature of the air in my apartment as well as internal temp of meats.
When they say waterproof...they mean it! I accidentally dropped this into a teapot of boiling water. It stayed in there for 1 minute in 200+ degree water. After pulling it out the entire screen was black and I was sad to throw it out. The next day when I got on Amazon to re-order one I noticed their waterproof claim. I dug the thermometer out of the trash and sure enough it was working! Amazing.
Customer Review: Now I now exactly when my fish is done.
Summary: 5 Stars
I had always guessed when meat was done. After years of inconsistent results, I finally bought this thermometer. Now I now exactly when my fish is done. I wonder why I waited so long! It reads in just a few seconds, and the tip is ultra narrow which prevents visible holes in meats. In fact, in the version of the thermometer I received, the tip is even narrower than shown in the Amazon image. Perhaps this is a recent (2009) enhancement.
Because this thermometer is so easy to use, I find myself measuring the temp of all kinds of things. For example, I use it to check the temp of water so that I get that perfect cup of tea.
The thermometer is very accurate: boiling water reads about 211.5 degrees. The thermometer has an adjustment screw, so I could dial it in to read exactly 212, but 1/2 degree is close enough for me.
Overall, I love this thermometer, and I highly recommend it.
Customer Review: Life's short, don't use cheap thermometers
Summary: 5 Stars
I've owned this thermometer for 2.5 years now. I have 2 of them and each one is working perfectly. I would definitely buy again if something happened to them. I have never gotten water on the electronics.
Pros:
-Digital and easy to read the exact temp.! (I.e. 79.5 degrees)
-Electronics update temperature FAST.
-Small size
-Comes with protective case
-Easy to clean (I simply scrub metal part keeping water off electronics)
-Super accurate unlike those analog ones.
-Good brand.
-Works well for aquarium water monitoring.
Cons:
-Does take a while to get to true end reading. I think it's 20+ seconds which feels like eternity near a hot oven.
-Can not be left in oven (like in a turkey). For that use, I have a super cheap, all-metal, analog one.
In summary, life is short, use a quality thermometer.
Customer Review: Great Thermometer Purchase
Summary: 5 Stars
I am very happy with this particular thermometer. I seem to find new uses for it at every turn--testing bath water, brewing tea at just the right temperature, ensuring the water for yeast is optimal, making sure the roast is done, and checking freezer and refrigerator temps (as well as taking the air temperature)--this thermometer does it all and pretty quickly, too. There's a hole in the cover where you can insert the thermometer and use the cover as a type of handle--the hole could be slightly larger but I'm sure over time it will enlarge a bit. It turns on and off quickly and there's a choice between using Fahrenheit and Celsius. As stated above, it has the added convenience of being able to measure both hot and cold temperatures. I believe I paid about 16 or 17 dollars for it, which was money well spent. I recommend this product and would buy it again if the need arose.