Customer Reviews

CDN IRL500 InstaRead Deep Fry Turkey Thermometer

5 star:		(13)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

Bottom line is that I bought the wrong thermometer.
This thermometer was made for use in deep frying turkeys as its label clearly states. It needs to be in over 4 inches of oil to register the higher temperatures (above 290 deg. F in my case). In its first use I wanted to raise the temperature of just under 4" of oil to 350 Deg F. The readout climbed steadily to 290 Deg F and stopped. My initial response was, needs more heat so cranked up the burner. Readout stayed at 290. Got suspicious and tried a known accurate thermometer - oil was at 440 Deg F and climbing rapidly. I don't fault the manufacturer. I was using its product in a manner it wasn't specifically designed for.
So, why am I telling you I bought the wrong thermometer? Because I want to warn potential users to be aware that there may be a problem getting readouts of higher temps. You could end up with dangerously overheated oil.
From other reviews I have seen this limitation is not present on all thermometers of this model.
The pros for this device: easy to calibrate, accurate readings after calibration, clips securely to pot, easy to adjust depth of probe, easy to read
Cons: Doesn't always stay calibrated, Water BP readings can vary by 20 to almost 50 Deg F. This is the reason for just 4 stars.

The clip for this thermometer holds it vertically down the side of the pot and not sticking out at an angle like most others do. I have had a time with others trying to prevent them from touching the basket or bird.

Great accurate thermometer. Temps will probably read inaccurate out of the package but it has an adjustment nut and instructions on how to adjust on the package. Don't listen to the reviewers who couldn't be bothered to read the instructions.

THIS ITEM WAS MOSTLY WHAT I WANTED. IT WAS AN ANALOG THERMOMETER WITH LONG STEM AS NEEDED. HOWEVER I WANTED IT TO READ TEMPS. ON FOOD ON A GRILL AS IT WAS COOKING, LIKE MEAT, CHICKEN EXCETERA. IT DID READ THE TEMP. AND THE LONG STEM HELP ME KEEP FROM GETTING BURNED BUT THE READING TOOK TOO LONG TO STABILIZE ABOUT A MINUTE OR MORE.

If you need a deep fry thermometer with a long probe, this is it. A good product with a great price.

Just OK. That's about as plain as I can put it. Did not seem to be very accurate. I did the boiling water test and it only showed about 190 F. Used it to fry a turkey and was unable to get oil to 350 F. I'm not sure if it was the thermometer or not but that seems to be the case.

I am a International Chili Society cook. I needed a deep thermometer to accurately monitor the temperature in my large deep people's choice chili pot. I did not want it to burn on the bottom of the pot and effecting the taste. It worked flawlessly last weekend in N. Conway, NH in 38 degree snowy/rainy weather. I would recommend this product... :)

I've been using this thermometer for my homebrewing activities and it's been great. it's pretty sturdy and the clip fits nicely on my HLT. Well worth the price!

These are a must for controling deep frying processes. Not too long and not too short so it fits a variety of cooking pans.

I was looking for a long AND accurate thermometer and finally found one. Seems it's hard to find both.. they are either long and don't tell the right temp, or short and have a temp gauge to 500. This is the one that was perfect! Highly recommend!! Love the sleeve too.