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Lavatools Javelin PT12 Thermometer
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The most accurate and reliable meat thermometer you’ll ever need, the Javelin PT12 gives you a reading in just 4 to 5 seconds. And just because it’s fast doesn’t mean it isn’t accurate: The Javelin PT12 is accurate to within less than 1 degree Fahrenheit Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downRobT
40
Apr 27, 2018
For what it’s worth (free) I’ve done a bunch of research on temp sensing equipment and landed on a set of gear that meets my needs pretty well. The main difference in the speed of a thermometer is the probe itself. I would say if you need something for diverse tasks (brewing, deep frying, smoking meats, etc) it may be worth considering a thermocouple with inputs that allow you to use a bunch of different probes. I’ll attach some ‘thermo porn’ so you all can make fun of me.
DanielRJackson
16
Feb 21, 2019
RobTThermaWorks makes awesome stuff.
The thermocouple is in the probe, though; the reader is basically just a function-specific voltage reader (and usually a timer). A good multimeter will often have the same probe input socket as the ThermaQ.
Jaggi
737
Mar 27, 2018
doctacarta85A bit late, but here's a summary of all the differences I'm aware of:
Javelin PT12:
Response time: 4-5 seconds 1.5 inch Display No motion sensor No touch-pad IP62 splash resistant Probe length: 2.8 inches (7.1 cm) Body length: 4.5 inches (11.4 cm)
Javelin PRO Duo:
Response time: 2-3 seconds 2 inch Anti-fog, Auto-Rotating, Back-lit Display Motion Sensor (Wake from Sleep, Activate Back-light) Touch-Pad Functions (Intelligent stabilized temp hold with beep alert, Min/Max temp recall) IP65 splash resistant Probe length: 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) Body length: 6.25 inches (15.9 cm)
The only advantages of the PT12 over the PRO Duo are the lower price and more compact size. Here's an image showing them side by side where you can really see the size difference (image ripped from the lavatools website, hope they don't mind!)
Javelin PT12:
Response time: 4-5 seconds 1.5 inch Display No motion sensor No touch-pad IP62 splash resistant Probe length: 2.8 inches (7.1 cm) Body length: 4.5 inches (11.4 cm)
Javelin PRO Duo:
Response time: 2-3 seconds 2 inch Anti-fog, Auto-Rotating, Back-lit Display Motion Sensor (Wake from Sleep, Activate Back-light) Touch-Pad Functions (Intelligent stabilized temp hold with beep alert, Min/Max temp recall) IP65 splash resistant Probe length: 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) Body length: 6.25 inches (15.9 cm)
The only advantages of the PT12 over the PRO Duo are the lower price and more compact size. Here's an image showing them side by side where you can really see the size difference (image ripped from the lavatools website, hope they don't mind!)
BdBdBdBd
2
Apr 24, 2018
doctacarta85 I have had the Javelin PRO Duo for about a year now and I love it. Judging from @Jaggi's response, I'd say the most significant difference between the two is the length of the probe and body. Having the whole unit be longer helps when trying to get deeper into meats or just not having to stick your hand that close to a heat source. Having a faster reading is also nice if you don't want to vent the oven/grill for so long while trying to take a reading.
Of course, for larger meats or what not, you should probably be using a digital thermometer with an external probe, but I always forget to stab that into the roast before I close up the oven. Silly me!
For the price, this is probably a killer thermometer. I spent around fifty bucks on the PRO Duo.
Of course, for larger meats or what not, you should probably be using a digital thermometer with an external probe, but I always forget to stab that into the roast before I close up the oven. Silly me!
For the price, this is probably a killer thermometer. I spent around fifty bucks on the PRO Duo.
Yirg
98
Mar 21, 2018
It mostly depends on the planned usage. For beer brewing you need very good accuracy (for the mashing stage), so user calibration would be useful. I can see why it won't be critical for more general use.
ihavenoideawhatimdoing
6
Mar 22, 2018
YirgFair enough, I hadn’t really thought of using it for brewing purposes. On that note I feel like this wouldn’t be a great candidate in that instance as it’s not designed to be quite that accurate. Thats assuming that +/- a few degrees can be the difference between success and failure of course. In most things culinarily speaking that is a more than acceptable variance. That being said, I dip mine every morning in a salted ice bath to verify function and it’s always within 1 degree of nominal. From what you’ve described it sounds as though a ThermoPen may better suit your needs, they’re expensive..... but they do pack features and quality in there for the cash
RayF
22215
Oct 21, 2018
Works, but it's a serious down-grade from the more expensive model I purchased earlier (Lavatools Javelin PRO Duo). For instance, while this model is about 2/3ds the size of the Javelin PRO Duo, it lacks the "motion-activated backlight and an ambidextrous design that automatically flips the read out, when used by both righties and lefties." That's a serious inconvenience when working in low light, or trying to probe a bird, roast, or steak from multiple angles or locations, especially while holding tools in your opposite hand (tongs, pot-holder, or a hot pan). It's tough to read in the confines of a dimly lit oven, and nearly useless when grilling outdoors after sundown (no backlighting in the display at all). You can work around these limitations, but why would you want to? Just shell out a few bucks more and opt for the Javelin PRO Duo.
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Aslag
21
May 29, 2018
"The most accurate and reliable meat thermometer you’ll ever need, the Javelin PT12 gives you a reading in just 4 to 5 seconds."
This statement is inaccurate, numerous reviews (including from Serious Eats) rate this as not bad for the money but it isn't a match for the highest-recommended thermometer of its type, the Thermapen (which this looks like). Marketing text is a load of crap, check reviews of this model before committing to it.
This statement is inaccurate, numerous reviews (including from Serious Eats) rate this as not bad for the money but it isn't a match for the highest-recommended thermometer of its type, the Thermapen (which this looks like). Marketing text is a load of crap, check reviews of this model before committing to it.
matthewtpolito
11
Sep 14, 2018
Any news on a delivery? Should i be looking for a credit? What's the deal?
veronicamade
2
Sep 18, 2018
matthewtpolitoI was wondering about this, too. I haven't heard anything since the end of last month.
Ninja600
67
Jan 5, 2019
I own this thermometer, it’s really robust and easy to use. Temps take probably 8 or so seconds to stabilize but it is quite accurate.
I’ve used it to monitor deep frying oil countless times.
Lekoguy
45
Apr 26, 2018
I bought one during the last drop and like it very much. I chose it over the Pro because I didn't need the extra bells & whistles. I also use it for cold food preparation as well as hot items. It's quick and accurate and the magnet is a great feature.
When I ordered mine, the price was the lowest of any other supplier. I just did another search and this offer still seems to be the lowest cost available.
When I ordered mine, the price was the lowest of any other supplier. I just did another search and this offer still seems to be the lowest cost available.
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