Taylor Programmable with Timer Instant Read Wired Probe Digital, Meat, Food, Grill BBQ Cooking Kitchen Thermometer with Timer, Gray

Works great. Love this bc the probe can stay in the oven and you can see the temp on the base unit on the counter. Buzzes when done.

Easy to read. Easy to use.

Our old thermometer started to die, So we took a chance with this Taylor. I was super impressed with the speed and accuracy of this little meter.

Here's my (ongoing) tale of woe...I purchased two of the 1410's to use while smoking meat. They seemed to work fine, although I didn't use them more than once or twice a year, for a couple years. Then one day I decided to try them in a roast on my grill, and the probe insulation hardened and cracked, rendering the probe useless. Okay, so maybe they're not rated for grill temps, I don't know. Perhaps my own fault...So...I ordered two new probes from Amazon, listed as (Thermometer Probe with Stainless Steel Braided Wire, 1470NBRP,1470). With the braided wire insulation, I'd hoped these would be a lot more robust. Imagine my surprise when they don't even work at ALL! They read temperature, all right...but it's something like 40-50 degrees off! I tested them three ways, with boiling water, ice water, and finally just comparing to another digital thermometer for ambient air temperature (I'm a heating contractor, so it there's one thing I know, it's measuring temperature!)I contacted Taylor via their support email, and this is how the conversation went (so far):Me:I have two 1470 thermometers, which I use for smoking meat. Theinsulation on my probes melted while being used in a propane grillfor normal grilling. I was not aware the probes could not handlethat much heat. I purchased two more probes from Amazon,(Thermometer Probe with Stainless Steel Braided Wire, 1470NBRP,1470)which are armored with braided metal insulation, however they donot read correctly at all. They are 40-50 degrees off. What can youtell me about this?Taylor rep (took almost three weeks for a response!!!):> We are sorry for the delay response.>> You can purchase those units from us you will need to send a check or> money order to our return center for $5.00 each and once we receive> those we would be glad to send you the replacement probes.I replied:So....can you tell me whether the probes I purchased from Amazon are thecorrect ones? Why don't they work properly? Would the ones I purchasedirectly from you be the more robust versions, with the metal braidedinsulation, or like the cheap original ones that came with the units?They replied (about a week later):> We are sorry to hear that.> How many batteries does your unit carry?So, after THAT surrealistic little exchange, I called Taylor's customer service hotline today (as listed in their emails). I was on hold for 5-10 minutes, during which time a recording repeatedly admonished that I'd probably be better off just leaving a message. I did not choose that option, just left the speakerphone going while I continued working in my office. After about 10 minutes I heard a recorded voice saying I was automatically being routed to leave a message ANYWAY!So...my opinion? Save your money. It sounds to me like the people at Taylor are more than a little bit confused.

I have had my Taylor 1470 for 2 1/2 years and this is one of the best kitchen items I have ever purchased. It takes the worry and guesswork out of roasting. No more under done or over done roasted meat. As long as you know the internal temperature you want your meat will turn out perfect. I often put meat in the oven right out of the freezer. I don't know how much longer I need to roast frozen meat so I put the probe in the roast as soon as I can get the probe in to the proper depth.You stick the sharp metal probe into the meat approximately half way through the thickest part. In a turkey or chicken that would be half way through the middle of the breast. You set the cooking temperature you want keeping in mind that the meat temperature will go up five to ten degrees while the roast is resting. Close the door of the oven which will close over the cord. That's fine. The cord can take the hot temperature. It worried me at first too. Set the digital unit on the counter or anyplace convenient. I wouldn't set it on the stove top because I don't know how high a temperature the unit can take.I used this thermometer the other day when I was heating milk to 185 degrees to make yogurt. I realized the thermometer I bought expressly for heating the yogurt wasn't working. So, I took the hook that holds the thermometer on the pot off the yogurt thermometer and slid it on the Taylor probe and hooked it to the side of the pot the milk was in. It worked perfectly and I didn't have to stand there any longer watching the temperature. I don't know if this is an approved use because you would think it would come with a hook if it was supposed to be used that way. If it's okay than I recommend that theyinclude a removable pot hook. Or maybe that would confuse people.I believe I paid much more than the price listed now. It's worth every penny.