Maverick Housewares CT-02 Redi-Chek Heavy Duty Candy/Oil/Deep Fry Thermometer, Black

I was worried because of all of the negative reviews and almost didn't buy this thermometer. I'm glad I went with my gut on this purchase, the only issue I have with it is its 'minimum liquid' level, I wish it was a little lower. Sometimes when I'm frying I don't use that much oil (this is the only reason I gave it 4 stars and not 5.)The clip, it's flexible and allows for space to put on pots and bowls with curved &/or thick edges.I've used it to check water temp prior to adding yeast and the lowest temp setting is just high enough to measure the water temp for the yeast.I do see how the numbers and markers could wear off after time and a lot of washing. I've been careful when washing mine and mine still has all of it markers.Glad I didn't listen to all the negative reviews!

I'm pleased with the quality of the thermometer and I like the marks on it for each type of candy: hard ball, soft ball, hard crack, etc - nice touch. But we were making candy in smaller batches and since the actual thermometer is glass, the glass piece is protected by a metal guard to prevent it from resting on the bottom of the pan. This meant the thermometer was barely under the surface of the candy mixture. That said it still worked just fine and the clip on the back kept it securely attached to the small saucepan we were using. I only worried at first when there was a mark on the thermometer indicating that it should be immersed by at least an inch into the mixture and we were nowhere near close to it. But like I said, it still worked fine.

We made "foolproof fudge with this thermometer, and managed to burn it! This was even though we were careful to get the temperature just right according to the reading on the thermometer. So it is not as accurate as I'd hoped, especially at thisprice and considering that it is marketed as a 'Candy Thermometer.' I will try again withsome other candy soon and update the review if I get better results.

I'm assuming it works well as it is like the one I wanted. I'll update this as soon as I make candy and that won't be in the very near future. If it doesn't work it has a return policy. I don't like to grade anything before I've tried it but tired of getting it in my inbox.

I make candy during the holidays and for special occasions. I needed a new thermometer since my old one was not working as it should. This one looks like it is built very well but just too bulky for use with my pots and pans. It may be great for those that deep fry food since it looks very well built. It's just too large for my use.

This works well, but did scratch the non stick coating off the pan I used. I had made 2 batches of caramels without it and neither worked. I have made 4 batches since and all have turned out wonderfully! Thanks!

This item works fine, but the only real value to this brand over some others is the bottom of the thermometer can make contact with the pot without cracking, or throwing off the temperature. The clip is of no real use. You will still need to hold it by hand to really use it.

I used this thermometer to make rosette cookies and it helped keep the oil at a consistent temperature throughout the frying process. I like that it has a clip, as I attached it to two different-sized pots. The clip helped the thermometer stay put in both pans that I used. I had great success making the rosette cookies, even though it was my first time making them. I feel that keeping the oil at a steady temperature had a lot to do with the outcome. I had never before purchased or used a thermometer while frying food, and I am glad that this one did the job. I would purchase this again.

Love this item, use it for many things now. It is very heavy duty and well built. I do not have to worry about dropping it that much, although it is not really recommended to throw kitchen gadgets around. :)

This thermometer is a must for candy making. The thermometer is sturdy and accurate. I used it to make candy apples and they turned out perfect.

This is worth the extra cost, you get what you pay for.

Great for candy making!! On time shipping - thanks

excellent