Crazy cheap thermometers

[FooFytr]

Hey all,

I've been fiddling with a build of my fermentation box for a few months now, finally getting to the end I'm in the process of adding another chamber to the top of the box for my 1 gallon all-grain test batches. Although I have a Johnson Controls A419 as my temp controller, I like to be able to see the temp in each chamber at a glance. I found these little guys for under $2 !!!!!!... FREE SHIPPING TO MY DOOR!!!! I'm totally blown away by the price and quality. They have no buttons, no options, nothing at all extra .. just a nice thermometer.

Link to site:
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I got mine on another site for $2.89 (still cheap) then found them cheaper at the above link. They may take 6 weeks to arrive .. but at that price, who cares?!?!

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Cheer!

[the-mailman]

Those are awesome. I like the description of the contents of the package, gadget. Could be anything in there.

[Keith]

Nice, I tried to order but won't let me create an account. Would have been nice to monitor my mash temp.

[FooFytr]

"Gadget" did crack me up too

I'm not too sure if the probe is waterproof ... might not be the best for mash temp. I made a tape pocket on one side of bubble-foil insulation and attach that to my fermentor/carboy. I find it very accurate that way.

[LeafMan66_67]

Nice, I tried to order but won't let me create an account. Would have been nice to monitor my mash temp.

Check eBay for Aquarium Thermometer. I got one a couple of years back. I wouldn't put that probe into anything I was planning to consume - probably not food grade. Fish don't seem to mind though and none have any extra eyes or anything!

EDIT: eBAY link added http://goo.gl/QJ8UAm

[mikeorr]

Funny, I did a quick search for "aquarium thermometer" on eBay.ca, and the first hit is this: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/New-LCD-Digital- ... 1e71298716" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Which looks to be the exact same product.. same pics, anyways..

[FooFytr]

Crazy... thanks for the link! I just assumed they weren't waterproof .. nice to know they are!

Cheers!

[the-mailman]

I think I found the same seller on ebay as the AliExpress if you'd rather deal through Ebay. The watermark on the photo is the same and seller name is similar.
It's a little cheaper too.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Digital-LCD-Prob ... 1253042661" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[FooFytr]

Nice find.. thanks!! I bet he's selling a few today

[HoweFox]

Ordered 2 from the ebay site. Thanks for finding this deal!

[HoweFox]

The two I ordered came today. Great deal!
Using one already with the thermowell in my conical

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[j_ettar]

Epic, thanks for the hint!

[Keith]

Morgan how do you like that conical?

[spickup]

Just ordered a few of these.. Anybody ever try one in a mash?

[j_ettar]

Thanks for the link!

[jabbrro]

ya I just ordered 3 on ebay for 5 bucks cnd :c)

[mthibodeau]

I just grabbed one as well, I don't even need one, but for the price who can resist

[mumblecrunch]

I keep meaning to post this and forgetting. I managed to get 5 or so of these at $2 or $3 each and free shipping. Problem was they came with no batteries. A pack of two Energizer A76 (equivalent to an LR44) goes for like $10 at Canadian Tire. While I suspect I might be getting a slightly higher quality battery than what would have shipped from Asia, I'm not sure it justifies the price difference.

Moral of the story is to check whether batteries are included and if they're not, plan ahead to buy appropriate batteries in bulk from Amazon or somewhere else.

[LeafMan66_67]

I keep meaning to post this and forgetting. I managed to get 5 or so of these at $2 or $3 each and free shipping. Problem was they came with no batteries. A pack of two Energizer A76 (equivalent to an LR44) goes for like $10 at Canadian Tire. While I suspect I might be getting a slightly higher quality battery than what would have shipped from Asia, I'm not sure it justifies the price difference.

Moral of the story is to check whether batteries are included and if they're not, plan ahead to buy appropriate batteries in bulk from Amazon or somewhere else.

Check the Dollar Store for batteries ... I believe they have that size in either a pack of 3 or 5 for $1

[jacinthebox]

I should have got one...they seem useful

[CorneliusAlphonse]

yup get your replacement watch type batteries at the dolla store. or you can buy em cheap with free shipping from aliexpress, just takes a while.

[RubberToe]

I got 5 in the mail the other week but haven't touched them yet. Maybe this weekend.

[mumblecrunch]

Check the Dollar Store for batteries ... I believe they have that size in either a pack of 3 or 5 for $1

yup get your replacement watch type batteries at the dolla store. or you can buy em cheap with free shipping from aliexpress, just takes a while.

D'oh. Never would have thought of the dollar store. Thanks guys!!

[CorneliusAlphonse]

Check the Dollar Store for batteries ... I believe they have that size in either a pack of 3 or 5 for $1

yup get your replacement watch type batteries at the dolla store. or you can buy em cheap with free shipping from aliexpress, just takes a while.

D'oh. Never would have thought of the dollar store. Thanks guys!!

Yeah someone here gave me that tip a year or two ago - my thermometer battery died a couple times (no auto-off) and I didn't want to spend whatever regular retail price is

[champagneave]

Thanks for the heads up and notes about the batteries, it led me to a similar one with batteries for $2.06...priceless
Jason