I got my thermometer. but how does this plastic part will bear the heat

[SEEING-TO-BELIEVE]

here is the photo..
what kind of plastic is that. why didnt they made it all metal?

 

[Andy M.]

I have one of those. Don't worry about that. It will easily withstand any temperature at which you would cook food and then some.

 

[Linda0818]

I had one similar to that, but the wire wasn't metal, but rather plastic (or rubber?) like the one in the picture below. And I was like "Whaaaaaaaaat? How can that survive the heat from the oven? Won't it melt?"

But it didn't. So I agree with Andy, don't worry about that piece. It'll be fine.

 

[taxlady]

Like Andy, I have one of those DOT thermometers too and it works fine without melting the plastic. Thermoworks would not sell you a thermometer that had parts that melt with proper use.

 

[SEEING-TO-BELIEVE]

yes ok.. but what it is made of?
and why not making it all metal?

curious..

 

[dragnlaw]

Because that is the very part you grab with your fingers. Have you ever grabbed a piece of metal that is registering 230+ C?

Might get a few blisters.

It is probably an insulator to protect the rest of the metal from getting too hot.

 

[Roll_Bones]

I have been using a DOT for many years. No issue with the composite material. I think its a composite material.

 

[Andy M.]

What made you think a thermometer manufacturer would make a thermometer probe that would fail during its first use?

I found this on their website:

. . . The included 4.5-inch probe reads temperatures up to 572°F with a cable that withstands 700°F. Designed for commercial food service, DOT beats houseware brands for intuitive usability and survivability.

 

[SEEING-TO-BELIEVE]

i didnt thought it would fail. i was curious about that..

 

[caseydog]

I have been using a DOT for many years. No issue with the composite material. I think its a composite material.

Probably some kind of ceramic.

CD

 

[Roll_Bones]

Probably some kind of ceramic.

CD

Thermoplastic?

 

[SEEING-TO-BELIEVE]

mine has been made in china. yours as well?

 

[dragnlaw]

I finally ordered a new thermometer. Old one finally died and was so old the screw was sealed in and I couldn't change the battery. - bummer - had that one for donkey's years.
New one came "thermoPro". Quite hefty. Battery, screwdriver and instructions. Put everything together, nothing... took everything apart again, rolled the battery around, put it back in - still nothing. Rubbed both ends of the battery thinking there might be some sort of oil (or something) on it.
..... and then I noticed the battery was vacuum sealed in a pretty hefty plastic. It took an exacto knife to finally get it off.

I used to laugh when instructions said to 'Remove all packaging before use'. duh.. I don't laugh anymore.

 

[SEEING-TO-BELIEVE]

related question..
if i make a steak in a pan on a stove, can i use the corded thermometer or only the non corded.

it is not that comfortable to check the temp with the uncorded one as it require you to insert it several times..

let me know please im not sure

 

[Andy M.]

Use the uncorded one. You should check the temp in several spots.

 

[SEEING-TO-BELIEVE]

thanks
i bought a nice steak
do u wish to see a picture?

 

[dragnlaw]

yes please - LOL - nice steaks are always good to look at.

and even better when handed to you on a plate, cooked with a baked potato and a salad on the side.

 

[jazzerlord]

They're made from special types of plastic that can withstand high temperatures.

 

[SEEING-TO-BELIEVE]

the slaughtering company is Tnuva. a giant company that was bought by a big chinese company about 15 years ago..

i prefer smaller companies..

anyway it is aged meat as you can see..

 

[dragnlaw]

Nice!