[roffenburger]

I have this one, and I am a HUGE fan of it. You can also get it with a wire lead on it. Its waterproof, which is a definite plus.
http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Scientific-Digital-Thermometers-Stem/dp/B0015SGXAM

[babalu87]

Taylor 9842 Commercial Waterproof Digital Thermometer

Bullet
Proof

I've dropped it into the mash, while chilling wort and its stood the test of time.
I have a dial thermometer as a back up but havent needed it yet (knocking on wood)

All for around $15.00

[crabber]

Ah yes, the CDN Pro Accurate Quick Tip.  Came in first in America's Test Kitchen testing.  I have one I use for cooking but the probe is too short for my brewing purposes.

Is there another America's Test Kitchen?  This one has been at the top of every ATK list I've ever seen:  http://www.thermoworks.com/products/thermapen/splashproof_thermapen.html

This is what I have, and it rocks.  But it's very expensive.

[lonetreedavid]

Thank goodness for Amazon.
and the advice from all of you.
Ordered 3 thermometers - just keep on clicking and the orders keep on coming

[denny]

Ah yes, the CDN Pro Accurate Quick Tip.  Came in first in America's Test Kitchen testing.  I have one I use for cooking but the probe is too short for my brewing purposes.

Is there another America's Test Kitchen?  This one has been at the top of every ATK list I've ever seen:  http://www.thermoworks.com/products/thermapen/splashproof_thermapen.html

This is what I have, and it rocks.  But it's very expensive.

They recently cited the CDN as being as effective for lot less money.  But, yeah, the Thermapen is really good if you want to spend the $$.

[deepsouth]

check out thermapens.   instant read.  awesome.  LONG battery life.  fully warranty.  not the cheapest, just he best.

[euge]

I love my Superfast Thermapen! Pricey but worth it!

[redzim]

I definitely recommend stuff from Thermoworks.com   

I haven't used their Thermapen but I have this mini unit that uses K-type probes (http://thermoworks.com/products/handheld/mtc.html) and I got a couple different probes to handle all my brewing, smoking, and meat needs.

[brewbeard]

I have this one, and I am a HUGE fan of it. You can also get it with a wire lead on it. Its waterproof, which is a definite plus.
http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Scientific-Digital-Thermometers-Stem/dp/B0015SGXAM

I have this also. I can attest it is definitely waterproof since I have dropped it in the mash and it still works fine.

My only complaint is that the response time is slow, but otherwise it seems very accurate.

[babalu87]

Taylor 9842 Commercial Waterproof Digital Thermometer

Bullet
Proof

I've dropped it into the mash, while chilling wort and its stood the test of time.
I have a dial thermometer as a back up but havent needed it yet (knocking on wood)

All for around $15.00

I knew it.

Reads about 6 degrees off now.
Its almost two years old, maybe I should change the battery. Cant calibrate it though...............

MEH, I'll send it back and use the lifetime warranty.
Glad I had the dial as a back up.

[Thirsty_Monk]

You do not have to change batery on this one 

[babalu87]

You do not have to change batery on this one 

Whats the response time on those?

[Thirsty_Monk]

I have it submerged all the time when I mash.
Otherwise I would say 10 sec.

[dean]

I have it submerged all the time when I mash.
Otherwise I would say 10 sec.

What do you use to keep it standing upright so it doesn't fall down into the bottom of the mash? 

[babalu87]

I have it submerged all the time when I mash.
Otherwise I would say 10 sec.

What do you use to keep it standing upright so it doesn't fall down into the bottom of the mash? 

Looks like its designed to stay upright