The Slow ‘N Sear SNS-500 Wireless Thermometer is an extended range, four-channel, wireless remote food thermometer that boasts up to a 500’ separation between the transmitter and receiver. SNS is the acronym for Slow ‘N Sear, a company that has a lot of experience with outdoor cooking equipment.
Features
Both the transmitter and the receiver simultaneously display each of four probe temperatures. All temperature and alarm controls are located on the transmitter, making it easy to use without the wireless remote. You can set a lower and an upper alarm temperature, and you can arm each individually or in unison. The screen backlight will flash and an adjustable volume alert will sound when an alarm is triggered. The controls are logically arranged and most users will figure out how to operate the device without even glancing at the Quick Start guide. If the receiver loses contact with the transmitter, a visual alarm will present, followed by an attempt to re-sync, and finally an aural alarm will sound to alert you to the problem.
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The housings are well-made and have a rubber gasket between the front and back casing that acts as a shock absorber if dropped and a seal if left out in the rain. The main unit and the remote both have legs and magnets to secure them in position. The battery compartments have O-ring seals to prevent moisture ingress. The remote has a two-LED flashlight so you can find your way around in the dark.
Warranty
The unit comes with a one-year limited warranty. You can find contact information for the manufacturer in the documentation. It includes a telephone number, physical address, and an e-mail address.
Our Review of the Slow ‘N Sear SNS-500 Wireless Thermometer
The Slow ‘N Sear SNS-500 Wireless Thermometer is well-made and has most of the features that most cooks will want in a wireless remote thermometer. Documentation is adequate, and it’s competitively priced. We give it a Gold Medal for hitting all the high notes.
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