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Accessories & Essentials => Thermometers, Probes, Remote Temp Monitoring Systems etc. => Topic started by: Canadian John on September 15, 2018, 02:42:08 PM
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I found one must be careful when handling these probes as they are extremely sharp, at least the Thermoworks products are... Now that I have a "Smoke" and the storage case to store probes and the rest of
it, it becomes easy to inadvertently skewer oneself while handling the content.. The open Thermapen is dangerous enough... I appreciate the sharp points for their intended purposes and respect them.
Now for the question: What method of probe point protection, if any do you use?
The probe that came with my Memphis has a small soft plastic protector cap that works well.... I wish Thrmoworks would provided something similar. They suggested a cork or ball of aluminum foil - not my
kind of solution epically when several probes are stored together .
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You could try silicon / aquarium tubing.
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I only have experience with the ThermaPen, and I do not find its tip to be overly sharp or "pointy".
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Just before I logged in to see this, I thought small tubing that I have and have used before for similar applications...TKX all! Just old age or ? slowing me down.
Why Bent's Thermopen isn't sharp beets me. I've seen them used for many things other than temp measurement such as a flipper. poker etc. Perhaps his high milage T P is worn down a bit?
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I never thought it was necessary. I have a myriad of pointed and sharp things around my home. None have add-on covers. The only time I ever cut myself was when I shoved my hand in a pocket where a spring-assisted folding knife had opened. That cut was long and deep.
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For some sharp cooking items I have cut an old standard eraser to smaller sizes and drilled (if necessary) with the appropriate size hole. Works good for me.
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The gears have started to turn... A nice wooden storage rack, say a 2 x 2 piece of Oak with short drilled (not all the way thru) holes, could work well to store the probes, keeping them organized and
protected..
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The gears have started to turn... A nice wooden storage rack, say a 2 x 2 piece of Oak with short drilled (not all the way thru) holes, could work well to store the probes, keeping them organized and
protected..
I have mine in ziplock bags and that I label with a Sharpie and then put into a plastic container.
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I have an insert in my silverware drawer with 5 rectangular sub-trays, front to back for utensils, and one smaller one, integral to the assembly that sits in back, left-to-right. I keep my probes in there. I've never felt the need to protect them/myself, but mine aren't overly sharp either.
A cork could be quartered lengthwise and one used for 4 probes if you were so inclined.
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I ended up using 3/32" ID, gas line ~ 1 1/4" long. It's red in color so it's easily seen. Nice and flexible too....New of course. Food grade? No.