Taylor Pro 9842N Review
This is an inexpensive thermometer that has good accuracy and modest performance. It cannot be left in the oven while cooking.
It features the basic controls: on/off and F/C. The response time is on the slow side for a quick-read thermometer at 17 seconds. There is a control to allow you to calibrate the unit in an ice bath should it drift over time.
The manufacturer’s contact info is printed on the packaging and the operating pamphlet. It comes with a one year limited warranty.
This unit gets a bronze medal for its relatively slow response time. It’s not a bad value given that it is at the low end of the price scale, but there are better performers from Taylor at only a slightly higher cost.
- Thermometer Function:Hand Held
- Item Price:$ 12.99
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- Probe:Length: 4.87" (123mm), diameter: 0.15" (3.8mm), tip: 0.097" (2.5mm)
- Battery Type:LR44 (included)
- Battery Life:not specified
- Safe Operating Range:
- Min & Max Temp:-40 to 450ºF (-40 to 232ºC)
- Display Precision:0.1º
- Actual Temp at 32 Degrees:30.9
- Actual Temp at 130 Degrees:129.6
- Actual Temp at 225 Degrees:225.5
- Actual Temp at 325 Degrees:329
- Speed from 32 to 212 Degrees:17
- Speed from 32 to 212 Degrees:18
- Numbers Display Size:0.275" (7mm)
- Water Resistance Rating:
- Weight:~1 oz (30g)
- C/F Switch:Built in CF switch
- Backlight:No Backlight
- Adjustable Options:
- Auto shutoff:1
- Color Options:Yellow, black
- Thermometer Sensor:Thermistor
- App:No
- Logging:No
- Included:Thermometer, probe sheath
- Available Accessories:none
- Alarms:none
Published On: 5/7/2014 Last Modified: 1/25/2021
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