TaylorPrecision Products Connoisseur Candy/Deep Fry Thermometer

Was not long enough yo use in a Deep fryer

I have a vision problem and the digital readout on this thermometer is extremely helpful for use in making fudge

The only thing this thermometer is good for frying is itself... On first use, when the oil was at about 375 - the head of the thermometer started melting, exposing the wires and sliding down toward the oil and then the LCD screen went blank. I was left hustling to keep the thermometer from falling into the oil while searching the kitchen for an alternative thermometer. This is the second Taylor thermometer (first was for the oven) that I've had issues with.

We use this item every year around Christmas and it works awesome. My wife uses it to make candy chocolates with recipes where precision temperature readings are super important. We have been making great candy since we made this purchase.

One would expect a digital thermometer to be exceptionally accurate, but not this one. This digital thermometer reading wanders up and down and then suddenly jumps 10 or more degrees. I has caused us to burn several recipes of toffee and a recipe of fudge before we decided it wasn't suitable for cooking. This Taylor thermometer is only suitable for recycling.

I bought this for my husband because he had trouble viewing the old thermometer read-out. He has poor eyesight and loves to make candy. He loves this thermometer because it is easy to read with big number - on top.

The stem on this thermometer is too short for a candy thermometer. First thing I used it for was to make Nougatine and since the stem is not long enough to get the display away from the heat, it shorted out right away. After it cooled down again it was fine, but useless as a candy thermometer.

Purchased the item, received it quickly in good shape. Used it that day, and the days following. Has worked great. Very satisfied.