With excellent craftsmanship, this cooker will ensure you enjoy great Barbecue with family and friends for many years to come.

Design and features

The Inkbird wireless meat thermometer is a great piece of equipment that I would recommend to all Barbecue lovers. Thanks to its great list of features, this equipment allows you to control temperatures and grill your meat like a pro without having to leave the comfort of your seat.

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The Inkbird IBT-2X puts most of the controls on the Bluetooth smartphone app meaning that, unlike other bbq meat thermometers, you will only get one black unit, the one that attaches to the probe.

The small and minimalistic design only has a simple red LED display that shows the temperature reading and a power button meaning that you can’t really do anything to the thermometer without the mobile app.

Mobile control over Bluetooth gives you the ability to monitor and control your food without necessarily having to hover around it. The good news with this is that the software app that allows you to do this comes free with this package and is compatible with both Android and iOS devices.

You can monitor the cooking process using the thermometer’s alarms which makes cooking pretty much easy. Here, you are required to set your alarm at a certain temperature level and wait for the trigger alarm to tell you when the food is ready.

Set up and use

The thermometer and probe are plug and play. Most of the configuration will take place on the Bluetooth app that you can download from your respective app store. Once the app is up and running, you will have to switch on Bluetooth and follow the normal pairing procedure before venturing into the bulk of the settings and options.

Once the phone connects, the app will load the controls and have a control panel showing you the probe number, preferred settings, and current status.

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You can also monitor the temperature history or if you do not know what temperatures to use, enter the programmed settings tab and choose the kind of meat you want to cook and the meat thermometer will manage everything for you

Advantages

• Simple to use.
• Real-time display of cooking temperature that allows you to keep up to speed with your cooking process.
• Has a double socket that will allow you to monitor 2 items at the same time
• The programmed meat cooking modes are fast, convenient, and easy to use

Disadvantages

• It is battery powered and this might be problematic especially if you forget to inspect it before beginning grilling
• The Bluetooth range is a bit disappointing. You might have to sit in the vicinity of the bbq grill, meat smoker, or oven to maintain a connection

Conclusion

The Inkbird wireless meat thermometer equipment is certainly a kitchen necessity. Get one today and make your cooking and grilling experience feel like a walk in the park. With digital controls, it should be easy to prepare and enjoy your delicious meat and foods. You won’t necessarily need to monitor even a single process. It is worth noting how you can complement this thermometer with a slow cooker.

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A thermometer usually has a gauge that takes readings and a probe that enters the meat. By virtue of penetrating the meat, the probe can transfer Salmonella to another piece of meat if not well cooked. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to clean a meat thermometer the right way.

Why rinsing alone doesn’t clean your thermometer

Rinsing off may seem like a script off elementary science yet it helps albeit to a small degree.

First, the water may not effectively wash away disease-causing bacteria which can’t be seen by the naked eye. Also, rinsing water may have dangerous micro-organisms. However, it does help to a certain degree.

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Using hot soapy water to clean digital thermometers

Public health experts counsel the use of soapy hot water to clean the probes and stem of the thermometer. It is advisable to use hot soapy water due to its ability to get rid of meat grease and surface bacteria.

You can then rinse using cold water. If your thermometer has electrical components like instant-read thermometers ensure you don’t submerge the body since it can result in a short circuit

• Partly submerge the thermometer probe.
• Use soapy water to clean the probe using a soft sponge to pay attention to the sensor probe. Clean the tines (Forked Digital thermometers) with soap and water to remove food particles and grease.
• Focus on the last 1″ tip of the probe (In the case of the digital wireless thermometer).
• Pay attention to the sensor is usually located within the lower 1/4″ of the probe.
• If you are in a hurry you can use alcohol wipes (ensure you let it dry for some moments to avoid oversaturation) or vinegar with soft cotton then leaving it to dry.
• Use a soapy sponge to remove carbon build-up from the end.
• Rinse the probe with cold running water
• Use paper towels or soft clean to dry the probe(Paper towels are advisable since they can’t be reused unlike soft towels).
• Sanitize the thermometer later

Cleaning a glass thermometer

• Glass thermometers are relatively easy to clean manually however they are prone to get broken
• Due to the glass material they visibly stain easily from grease and smoke depending on the type of meat-cooking involved.
• After passing the visible test the next step is cleaning
• Use warm soapy water to wash the thermometer. If you encounter tough stains use cooking spray on the stain (smoke and grease) then wipe it off. Bar soap can do the job however it requires a lot of rinsing to remove the soap stains.
• You can soak the thermometer in the liquid for a while to loosen stubborn grease and smoke stain.
• Dry them up using paper towels
• Sanitize them

Sanitizing your thermometer

Once you clean your meat thermometer, you need to sanitize it. This process ensures that any trace dirt or bacteria are completely gotten ridden off. The process is relatively simple from basic boiling to the use of chemicals like alcohol and chlorine bleach.

Boiling water

Boiling ensures that the trace bacteria are completely killed. However, you need to ensure that the water used is 212-degrees Fahrenheit and your thermometer probe is held in the water for not less than 30 seconds.

Chlorine bleach

• Mix chlorine bleach with water as per instructions provided
• Dip your thermometer probe or stem for a minimum of 10 seconds
• Carry out a final rinse with hot water to remove chlorine residue

Cleaning with alcohol

• Depending on the amount of available alcohol, you can opt to submerge the stem/probe of your thermometer in the solution
• In case you don’t have enough use cotton wool to wipe the stem/probe.
• Let your thermometer dry before using it

Clean your meat thermometer in order to maintain cleanliness and prevent food-related complications. The process highlighted here is simple and cost-effective.

You can always combine a variety of cleaning and sanitizing methods to ensure your thermometer is always clean. Also, cleaning can happen both prior to or after checking the temperature of the meat.

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The ThermoPro TP50 not only measures the environmental conditions but also provides valuable data. Its display mechanism is clear and easy to understand. If you have ever wondered what the optimal level of humidity and temperature for your home ought to be then you need not worry anymore.

The ThermoPro TP50 hygrometer and thermometer calculate all the variables and presents reliable data on the best conditions on the basis of dry, wet or comfortable.

The data will allow you to tweak your atmosphere by either opening that window or close it depending on the desired humidity or temperatures.

Design and appearance

The ThermoPro TP50 is a wieldy device that sits by you and tells you the temperature or humidity around you at all times. A milk-white bezel around a black LCD display with no background forms the basis of the device.

The rear is finished in black with a stick-out stand to prop it up on your table and a couple of grills to let the sensors interact with the environment. You can use a magnet to stick it to any magnetic appliance for fixed installation.

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Standing at a mere 3.1″ tall and 2.6″ wide, the ThermoPro TP50 weather station is not only small enough to fit on your office table but also tiny enough to stay by your side. Slip it into your pocket when on the move and bring it out when you want to get the measurements at a new location.

Setting up and getting started

There isn’t really much to do when configuring this little weather station. Plugin your AAA battery and the LCD screen comes to life with big easy-to-read black figures and a smiley face. This indicates what your current humidity levels mean.

This will vary depending on how wet or dry the place is. Below that is a section that records recent humidity highs and lows before breaking over to the temperature reading which also has its own highs and lows.

A single button at the rear, just next to the magnet lets you toggle the temperature reading from Celsius to Fahrenheit.

The sheer setup simplicity and readability of the TP50 hygrometer thermometer make it an excellent tool.  If you want readings but not the trouble that comes with setting up elaborate weather stations, ThermoPro is ideal.

Features, accuracy, and reliability

I must admit, this tiny hygrometer thermometer bundle did amaze me with its sleek design, cost, and acceptable accuracy.  The quick Dry (below 50%), Comfortable (50%-70%), or Wet (above 70%) reading based on humidity is a great way to prepare your mind. This comes in handy if you are asthmatic or have other nasal cavity problems. The temperature readings, on the other hand, were within acceptable error margins.

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The humidity readout gives you a 2 to 3 percent error. While this margin is not necessarily military-grade, is acceptable to most users. This combines with the tested and proven ThermoPro brand name to give you a resilient tool that is not only accurate but also sturdy enough to serve you for a long way to come.

Key features

• Portable: it is designed to fit in any location without the need for occupying a lot of space. Although the device is small, the screen is large enough to be seen from a distance.
• Precise measurements: the ThermoPro TP50 Hygrometer Thermometer has a high accuracy of 2~3%RH and ±1°F. It also has a wide temperature range from -58°F to 158°F (-50°C ~ 70°C). This ensures that the correct readings are always presented to the user.
• Magnetic backing: You will not have to worry about the stability of the device wherever you place it. The magnetic stand ensures that it is always stable.
• Easy to use: the operation mechanism of the ThermoPro TP50 Hygrometer Thermometer is quite easy for the ordinary user.
• Humidity level indicator: it has an icon that notifies of dry, wet, and comfort moisture conditions based on set values.

Advantages

• Easy to set up and use
• A simple, uncluttered, and easy to understand readings/screen layout
• Small and quite portable
• An easy humidity interpretation with a quick emoji to tell you when its wet, comfortable or dry

Disadvantages

• No backlight. While this was done to improve battery life, it makes the device unusable in dark rooms. You’ll need a source of light to read it.

Conclusion

It is helpful to use the ThermoPro TP50 Hygrometer Thermometer to track the atmospheric conditions of your house. In turn, you can use the data collected to ensure a comfortable environment.

The ThermoPro TP50 will come in handy for people with conditions like tracheitis, arthritis, myocardial infarction, and the common cold.

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