Mantis 201101 Compost Bin Thermometer

by Mantis

Product Features

• Compost Thermometer
• 20-inch long
• Measures up to 220-inch degrees
• Perfect for measuring heat core of your compost
• 20-inches in length

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00008Z9ZH
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 201101
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #27,647 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Compost is all about accurate temperature. This 20-inch thermometer measures up to 220 degrees Fahrenheit - perfect for measuring the temperature of the heat core of your compost.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

36 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works great, January 17, 2004

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Ken Weiner "Ken" (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mantis 201101 Compost Bin Thermometer (Lawn & Patio)

This thermometer is the perfect size for my 3'x 3' compost bin. It adjusts so quickly. When I first inserted the thermometer into my compost pile, I could watch the temperature indicator instantly rise from 60 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. This is a great tool for those of you that want to know the heat of the center of your pile at a glance.

The dial includes both Fahrenheit and Celcius scales.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Cheaply made, June 25, 2008

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Michelle K. Macenroe "shelleykm" (Whitesboro, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mantis 201101 Compost Bin Thermometer (Lawn & Patio)

I ordered this from amazon as I do purchase frequently and usually have good results. Not so with this item. It was used once, maybe twice, when it stopped working: the needle wouldn't move off of 140F. With some experimenting, I found that when the probe was twisted, the needle would move proportionately. Somehow I don't think that's supposed to work in that fashion.
There are other compost thermometers out there; I think amazon may want to consider carrying the REOTemp brand insted of this.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good composting tool, October 2, 2007

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Patrick Sweeney (Buzzards Bay) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mantis 201101 Compost Bin Thermometer (Lawn & Patio)

simple thermometer that gives you feedback on piles activity.
I mix a 4' x 4' pile of shredded leaves, layered with fresh green grass clippings. Pre-mix temperature 80 degrees; after 24 hrs 100 degrees; after 48 hrs 125 degrees; at three days pile maxes out at 135 to 145 degrees, then gradually decreases over time as bacteria settle down. This thermometer lets you know how well things are working a lot more accurately than the "stick your hand in the pile method". You do not need a thermometer to make good compost....nor do you need a compost bin, or controlled mixing of green and brown material....but it may make it more precise and interesting.