TempPro TP511 Digital Candy & Deep-Fry Thermometer — 8" Probe with Pot Clip

The item arrived on time. The probe is quite long which is wonderful and the screen is very easy to read. I compared features and price and this item came out the very best.

I've used this twice now and it seems incredibly accurate. No issues so far!

Yippee, at last they made one to use in pots! Also handy for the longer reach in lower ovens . What a great cooking thermometer. As an experienced home cook If you are limited on space/ budget I recommend this style over the original shorter folding. Just be sure to aim the pointy end to the back of the drawer!

The TempPro TP509 Candy Thermometer with Pot Clip is a must-have in my kitchen. It takes all the guesswork out of frying and helps keep temperatures consistent, which makes a big difference when cooking.I cook a lot at home, and this has become especially handy for making homemade fried chicken. The long probe and pot clip make it easy to use safely while cooking, and it gives quick, accurate readings. Simple, practical, and reliable—definitely a staple tool if you fry foods often.

This is much better than my old candy thermometer. The temperature is extremely accurate and having the alarm is very nice too. It is an excellent value for the money and when I was done making my candy, it was simple to clean. I highly recommend this product if you are looking for a digital thermometer.

Haven't used it yet

I got the TP509 to use when making fudge, which needs a fairly accurate and precise reading, to replace other thermometers which had worn out or gone out of spec. Initial impressions: I like the long stem, which gets the reading out of the steam. The numbers are large and easy to read, and the tilting head means I can read it comfortably.I put this in a pan of water (filtered but not distilled) and brought it to a boil and set the thermometer's height to not quite touch the bottom of the pan. For the first test, I only put in enough water to cover the thin part of the tip of the probe, and brought it to a full rolling boil. The reading was about 210F. While it was heating, I noted that the reading increased in steps of 0.3F to 0.5F at a time, and updated every 1-3 seconds.Next I added more water to triple its depth and fully submerse the tip. At a full rolling boil, the reading was mostly 210.9. Not quite 212 but I remembered about altitude. At my altitude, the boiling point of water is about 211F so I'm calling that accurate :-)While it was nearing a boil, I did stir the water a bit to make sure the reading was appropriate, and noted that I could see the reading fluctuate - it was capturing the hotter and colder portions of the water!After the water cooled to 160F or so, and thus the reading was changing much slower, I noted the steps it was using. The reading was changing between 0.3F and 0.5F per step, or on the C setting, 0.2C to 0.3C per step. I assume this means the device is converting between the internal ADC numbers and the desired temperature unit, and not converting to C and then to F and losing precision.The clip was easy to use and fit my pans nicely, but I'll add the usual warning of "hot things are hot" so get the height right before you turn the heat on.For yuks, I put my old digital thermometer in the pan too - this was a pampered chef model with an off-brand replacement probe (the original probe was more accurate until it broke). It bounced between 214F and 216F (yes, that's a 2F step). This is why I needed a new thermometer ;-)

Love it

Only had both the thermometers about two weeks and both are working great so far, we'll see how they are in a year.

The ThermoPro TP511 Digital Candy Thermometer is a fantastic tool for precise temperature control in the kitchen! The quality is excellent, featuring a durable stainless steel probe that ensures accurate readings. The 8 inch probe is long enough to reach deep into pots, making it perfect for candy making, frying, and grilling.This thermometer handles high temperatures effortlessly, with a wide range that accommodates everything from delicate sugar work to sizzling oil. The adjustable backlit display makes it easy to read in any lighting, and the pot clip keeps it securely in place for hands free monitoring.For the price, it’s a great value, offering precision and reliability at an affordable cost. If you need a dependable, feature packed thermometer, this one is a fantastic choice! Highly recommended for home cooks and professionals alike!