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ThermoWorks RT600C Super-Fast Digital Thermometer Review

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ThermoWorks RT600C Super-Fast Digital Thermometer Review

The ThermoWorks RT600C Super-Fast Digital Thermometer has a temperature range wide enough for most food usages and very rapid response times. It cannot be left in the oven/grill while cooking.

There are two virtually identical units from ThermoWorks: the RT600B and the RT600C. Don’t confuse them! The B unit is relatively slow to respond, but has a wider temperature range. The C unit is very quick with a temperature range more suited to food measurement.

This unit, the C version, has a rapid response time, a min/max feature, can be switched between F and C scales, and will shut itself off after 1 hour of inactivity. It is also dishwasher safe to 190ยบF, according to the manufacturer.

The manufacturer’s contact info, including telephone number, e-mail and website, is found on the instruction sheet. There is no explicit warranty stated, although the packaging gives a number to call if warranty service is needed. This company stands behind its products.

We give this unit a Gold medal for its low price, features, high performance and resistance to water.

Meathead’s Notes from the Field:

“More than once I have dropped a thermometer in a pot of custard or bowl of chocolate, and then I get to lick it off before I throw it away. Not this one. Best of all, it is only about $20!”

Here is a review from a reader “jimqpublic” from our comments below “I love the RT600- the fine sharp point [0.06″], spot reading, and quick response has dramatically improved my steaks. My old digital thermometer was accurate, but makes big holes in the meat, reads the temperature over about 1 1/2″ of the tip of the probe, and takes 25 seconds for a true reading. Now I can test a couple spots on a steak, or test all the steaks on the grill, and do it quickly. My wife likes 124ยฐF, daughter 135ยฐF, son and I like 128-130ยฐF. I can do that now.”

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Product Information:

  • Thermometer Function:
    Hand Held/Instant Read
  • Item Price :
    19.00
    *Price Subject To Change
  • Where to buy (buying from this supplier supports this website):
  • Probe:
    Length: 4.8" (12.0cm), diameter: 0.1" (2.5mm), tip: 0.062" (1.6mm)
  • Battery Type:
    CR2032 (included)
  • Battery Life:
    5000 hrs
  • Safe Operating Range:
    32 to 190ยบF (0-88ยบC)
  • Min & Max Temp:
    -40 to 302ยบF (-40 to 150ยบC)
  • Display Precision:
    0.1ยบ
  • Actual Temp at 32 Degrees:
    32.0
  • Actual Temp at 130 Degrees:
    130.3
  • Actual Temp at 225 Degrees:
    225.3
  • Actual Temp at 325 Degrees:
    n/a
  • Speed from 32 to 212 Degrees:
    3
  • Speed from 32 to 212 Degrees:
    3
  • Numbers Display Size:
    0.28" (7mm)
  • Water Resistance Rating:
    IP65
  • Weight:
    1.3oz (37g)
  • C/F Switch:
    Built in CF switch
  • Backlight:
    No Backlight
  • Color Options:
    White
  • App:
    No
  • Logging:
    No
  • Included:
    Thermometer, probe sheath
  • Available Accessories:
    None
  • Alarms:
    None

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