Last Updated: February 28, 2019 (Refresh Now)
Taylor Commercial Waterproof Digital Cooking Thermometer
Last Updated: February 28, 2019 (Refresh Now)
6.7
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Battery Life
25replaced, dead, life, l, batteries
+20%
-80%
" ... Battery was dead when I got it. ... It worked once and then the battery died. ... It worked once and then the battery died. ... "
" ... Batteries just didn't last long, so I gave it away. ... "
" ... The battery holder is very poorly designed. ... The battery was put in upside down, but the instructions were not complete. ... "
" ... I purchased a second one because the first one worked well before the battery and the thermometer died. ... "
" ... I even tried replacing the battery (Thinking LL.L meant "Low Battery" or something like that") No luck . ... "
" ... Unfortunately within an hour of getting to work, the battery drawer and battery fell off and got lost I was never able to use thermometer. ... "
" ... Battery carousels appear to be faulty in these units (I ordered 2). ... Went to replace a battery that was dead, only to not be able to put carousel back in. ... "
" ... Replacing the battery did not fix the problem. ... "
Product Reliability
21months, month, working, thermometer, lasted
+14%
-86%
" ... The first never worked right from the start. ... This one only lasted a couple months. ... "
" ... After two months of daily use in a Bonavita kettle, it was no longer calibrated, and will not recalibrate. ... "
" ... At this point I’m thinking the thermometer is defective. ... I’ve had it just over a month. ... "
" ... in short they stopped working very quickly! ... out of 30, i'd say almost half were broken within 2 months. ... "
" ... This one quit working after six weeks - just past the return window. ... "
" ... Seems like a fail. ... "
" ... Last time tried to use it, it would show a sign LL.L no matter what I do It will keep showing LL.L. ... "
" ... Quit working after a few uses. ... "
Food Items
18meat, chicken, thermometer, oven, temperature
+67%
-33%
" ... I like this a lot when you need to check the temperature of meat or other things you are cooking. ... However, I prefer the type of cooking thermometer that you can leave in the meat while it is in the oven. ... You cannot leave this in the oven--it is for spot checks only. ... "
" ... For cooking, I prefer the models with the long flexible probes that can be left in the sauce pan or roast. ... "
" ... I like it for checking steak and hamburger. ... "
" ... It gives a quick reading for meat. ... It works great for the grill, and I also use it when boiling chicken. ... "
" ... I have used these thermometers for years as a cook as many different establishments. ... "
" ... It's nice to know that our meat is fully cooked when the boys are grilling! ... "
" ... No more guessing if my meat is done. ... "
" ... It’s simple to use and takes the guesswork out of cooking steak and chicken to the right temperatures. ... "
Returns
15return, sent, returned, return window, gave
+20%
-80%
" ... i would have returned it but the cost wasn’t worth it. ... "
" ... So unfortunately this hits the trash. ... "
" ... Sent it back, ... "
" ... I returned my first one thinking it was defective but the replacement does the same thing. ... "
" ... I would of returned them but I gave them out as presents before I knew there was a problem and I bought 8 of them. ... "
" ... Had to return the first one cuz it came broken. ... "
" ... tried returning and costs more to return than paid. ... "
" ... I'm told it has a faulty probe, no option to return or replace this time. ... "
Water Resistance
15water, thermometer, taylor, submerged, thermometers
+47%
-53%
" ... So I boiled some water and measured 235F / 113C at sea level. ... Pretty sure water boils at 220F/100C I was expecting better. ... "
" ... It is cheaply made and despite being "waterproof" says inside, do not immerse in water. ... 4 of Taylor Commercial Waterproof Digital Cooking Thermometer ... "
" ... Listing says waterproof. ... so not even remotely waterproof. ... "
" ... It is supposed to be waterproof but the first time it accidentally got submerged in water it fogged up and quit working. ... "
" ... I don't know what LL.L means, but it shouldn't be happening with water that is probably 32-36 degrees. ... "
" ... Not so much on the waterproof part. ... First time I immersed it in cold water, it died. ... "
" ... I hand washed the thing only twice being careful each time to keep water away from the digital readout part just in case the waterproof claims were false. ... Sure enough, even with that claim, water still was able to seep inside and corrode the battery compartment. ... "
Build Quality
15rubber, dropped, thermometer, sleeve, sheath
+33%
-67%
" ... Also, the rubber closure for the battery is so poorly designed that is is practically impossible to get in lace. ... "
" ... the rubber insert for the battery falls out so easily and won't go back in. ... "
" ... That is also not the case ... "
" ... Construction seems shoddy. ... The sheath is a lot thinner. ... One bent and cracked already. ... "
" ... Opened it up (no small feat with cardboard & ballistic plastic seal.). ... "
" ... the battery popped out and both battery and door are lost, waste of money ... "
" ... As per instruction one has to remove a plastic strip (insulator provided for prevent battery discharge). ... "
" ... I ended up rotating the calibrating screw so much that the soft plastic stripped a bit. ... "
Price
12worth, money, waste of money, waste, wast
+75%
-25%
" ... Works awesome, Great price. ... "
" ... It works very well and the price is good. ... "
" ... I have been buying this model number because it was a reasonable thermometer at a low price. ... However, this model has been made cheaper still, in both quality and price. ... "
" ... Worth the money. ... "
" ... These work well for the price. ... "
" ... for the money, they work very well ... "
" ... Good for the price. ... "
Accuracy
11seems, waterproof, thermometer, temp, quick
+73%
-27%
" ... It is pretty accurate ... "
" ... This one is a bit more expensive, but it is super accurate, registers the temp really quickly. ... "
" ... So easy to read & so accurate ... "
Ease of Use
10easy, read, use, thermometer, easy to read
+80%
-20%
" ... Easy to clean and use. ... "
" ... Easy to use! ... Easy to store. ... "
" ... They are easy to calibrate and are fast to read. ... Easy to use and really a chef's best friend. ... "
Display Clarity
8temp, started, screen, lcd, thermometer
+38%
-63%
" ... It for wet once and the display started to dim and eventually went out. ... "
" ... Started to notice that condensation was getting inside of the display. ... "
" ... But after about 10 uses, the screen started malfunctioning. ... "
" ... The first thermometer's screen went on the fritz after relatively minimal use. ... "
" ... LCD said PP.P. ... "
Marketplace
7picture, works as advertised, replacement, quickly, free
+71%
-29%
" ... The 2nd one was shipped free to us so that was nice. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... But, seems to work as described. ... "
" ... Glad I could get one so quickly on Amazon. ... "
" ... I bought this one as a replacement for the one I had. ... "
Fit
7battery, sleeve, screw, reinsert, probe
+29%
-71%
" ... the rubber insert for the battery falls out so easily and won't go back in. ... "
" ... The battery compartment won't stay inserted and is very difficult to reinsert ... "
" ... I tried to adjust it using the calibration screw and 5 degrees high was as close as it would go before the screw bottomed out. ... "
" ... I ended up rotating the calibrating screw so much that the soft plastic stripped a bit. ... "
" ... The battery is a very tight fit, and the funky rubber, hinged tray that you have to push the battery in with is useless. ... "
Overall performance
6speed, slow, mine, fast
+67%
-33%
" ... It does its job. ... "
" ... Does the job. ... "
" ... This one does the job well & is very inexpensive. ... "
" ... I love how fast it works. ... "
Freezer
5ice, tried, thermometers, degrees, calibration
-100%
" ... I then did an ice water calibration to see if it was always so slow, and it sure was. ... "
" ... Placed probe in glass of water & crushed ice. ... "
" ... I compared it to other thermometers in an ice/water bath and it was about 10 degrees higher. ... "
" ... Then I tried putting it in some ice water. ... "
Baking
5cooks, cooking, kitchen, cook, bread
+100%
" ... It has a clear readout and then shuts itself off after a bit for the benefit of busy cooks who may forget. ... "
" ... This working for anything I cook or bake. ... "
" ... Works well for baking set ups(kitchen). ... "
" ... Nice thermometer for cooking. ... "
" ... Very handy for cooking and checking my sour dough bread. ... "
Storage
5thermometer, sleeve, sitting, put
+60%
-40%
" ... It holds up in construction. ... "
" ... Now I put it in a drawer. ... "
" ... This replaced one I already had for many years, and finally kicked the bucket. ... "
Delivery
4product, arrived, received, one, good
+25%
-75%
" ... In any case, the product did not work on arrival. ... "
" ... Opened the package to find that it would not turn on. ... "
" ... I ordered three. ... "
Screen Protection
4started, one, getting, stop, still
-100%
" ... One bent and cracked already. ... "
" ... Started to notice that condensation was getting inside of the display. ... "
" ... But after about 10 uses, the screen started malfunctioning. ... "
Capacity
3use, home, thermometer, recommend, everyday
+100%
" ... For a simple everyday home kitchen thermometer it's perfect. ... "
" ... HIGHLY recommend for any kitchen use. ... "
" ... Use it at home and in a professional kitchen. ... "
Programs
3oven, meat, cooking, leave, grilling
+100%
" ... However, I prefer the type of cooking thermometer that you can leave in the meat while it is in the oven. ... "
" ... Nice thermometer for cooking. ... "
" ... It's nice to know that our meat is fully cooked when the boys are grilling! ... "
Cleaning
3use, read, makes, easy to clean, easy
+100%
" ... Easy to clean and use. ... "
" ... They are easier to read and you do not have to worry about the instrument getting wet, dirty or melted. ... "
" ... Very easy to sanitize, light weight, really appreciate the slight edges so it doesn't roll off counters. ... "
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