using a digital thermometer

[dadtkm]

I might be in the wrong place, hope not. Thinking about using a digital thermometer to help finish my syrup. Is there a good one or a better one to get? Or maybe one to stay away from, thanks for any info. Thanks

[Pibster]

Thermopen. They give you an instant reading. Google them, mail order only I believe.

[eustis22]

my only advice is to not assume the readings are correct out of the box. Calibrate it by boiling water.

[buckeye gold]

Here is a link to the one I use. The battery last forever and it's pretty accurate. I love that it has a magnet on the back and I can stick it to my finish stand and beside my evaporator. It has a long cable but don't totally submerse the probe.

http://www.amazon.com/ThermoWorks-Professional-Probe-Thermometer-Pro-Series/dp/B00OD3FLBI/ref=pd_ys_sf_s_2972638011_alt_1_6_p?ie=UTF8&refRID=0DVEEDKHJSB7AFRG4HJA

[nymapleguy607]

Thermometer will get you close but be sure to check with a hydrometer.

[BAP]

Chris sells these that fit right into the syrup pan thermometer opening. I have 2, one for the evaporator and one for my canner. Work good.
http://www.mapleguys.com/product/DT12.html

[dadtkm]

Thanks for the info, it always helps.

[Cedar Eater]

I use a ChefAlarm from Thermoworks when finishing on my kitchen stove. I like that it has a curved probe, an alarm function, reads in tenths of a degree, has a long probe cable, and comes with a clip for pan edges. It also folds in the middle to flip the display up. Costs around $60 and shipping was free.

[eustis22]

ok, my digital candy thermometer couldn't stand up to the steam from the pan the first time out. I use that to gauge when I'm getting close to drawing off but use the hydrometer to be sure. Does anyone have a recommendation for a steam-tough digitherm?