ThermoPro TP-01A Instant Read Thermometer Review

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By: Bill McGrath, AmazingRibs.com Chief Thermometer Reviewer

ThermoPro TP-01A Instant Read Thermometer Review

The ThermoPro TP-01A is a small, light-weight and inexpensive hand-held instant read thermometer that exhibits good accuracy and quick response times. It cannot be left in food in a cooker.

The unit has a long probe with a narrow tip that allows it to respond quickly to changes in temperature. It is turned on by pressing a button that doubles as the ºF/ºC selector. There is a second button that allows you to capture and hold the reading, and a third button that activates the blue backlight. The display is on the small side but readily legible. There is a loop at the top that can be used to attach a lanyard or hang the instrument on a hook.

This thermometer operates on two AG13 button batteries instead of the more readily-available AAAs. The battery life is not specified in the user instructions. The housing is not sealed against the ingress of moisture, making it vulnerable to damage in the cooking environment. The sample we tested died shortly after testing, displaying only “LL.L” despite being at room temperature. (This reading normally would indicate that the temperature was below the range for which it was designed.)

Aside from the mortality failure, the thermometer was quicker than all but the best instant reads and its accuracy was good. The build quality leaves something to be desired, but it costs only $8.99, so you get what you pay for. The product comes with clear instructions. The manufacturer’s contact info includes an e-mail address, a website URL, and a telephone number. It is covered by a one-year limited warranty.

We’ll give it a Bronze Medal for decent performance at a low price, despite its marginal construction.

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Product Information:

Thermometer Function:

Hand Held/Instant Read
Item Price :

8.99
*Price Subject To Change
Where to buy (buying from this supplier supports this website):

Amazon
Probe:

Length: 5.38" (13.7cm), diameter: 0.15" (3.8mm), tip: 0.1" (2.5mm)
Battery Type:

(2) AG13 (included)
Battery Life:

Not specified
Safe Operating Range:

Not Specified
Min & Max Temp:

-58 to 572ºF (-50 to 300ºC)
Display Precision:

0.1º
Actual Temp at 32 Degrees:

32.8
Actual Temp at 130 Degrees:

131.7
Actual Temp at 225 Degrees:

227.3
Actual Temp at 325 Degrees:

328.1
Speed from 32 to 212 Degrees:

5
Speed from 32 to 212 Degrees:

5
Numbers Display Size:

0.28" (7.1mm)
Water Resistance Rating:

Not waterproof
Weight:

0.8 oz. (22g)
C/F Switch:

Built in CF switch
Backlight:

Built in Backlight
Color Options:

Black/Orange
Included:

Thermometer, instructions, contact card

Manufacturer:

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Published On: 4/15/2018

Bill McGrath, AmazingRibs.com Chief Thermometer Reviewer - Bill McGrath is AmazingRibs.com's Thermometer Maven. He has sophisticated equipment, an electrical engineering degree from Cornell University, and an MBA (almost) from UC Berkeley. Despite being mostly retired, he is still the person responsible for developing and updating all of ExxonMobil's training modules.

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