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aspenextreme03

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Thermoworks Tw8060 - kit?
« on: March 02, 2015, 09:53:00 AM »
I am thinking about purchasing the TW8060 but don't know if the high temp kit is worth it over the basic kit.  I think the difference is $30 so not too bad.  Anyone have any experience with any of these kits?
Eric from Marietta, GA
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Re: Thermoworks Tw8060 - kit?
« Reply #1 on: March 02, 2015, 09:59:36 AM »
I have had one for a few years.  It is reliable & industrial.  However, since purchasing the Auber it doesn't get used enough to justify.  The Auber only costs a tiny bit more.  I used my SI2 for a year without the Auber so I'm not saying its a must but if your going to spend that much you might as well get the Auber.
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Re: Thermoworks Tw8060 - kit?
« Reply #2 on: March 02, 2015, 12:27:54 PM »
The TW8060 will soon be discontinued.
Here's the replacement model, which looks like a much better thermometer....I haven't been happy with the TW8060.

http://thermoworks.com/products/handheld/therma_q.html?utm_source=Nl-2015Feb27&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Feature&utm_content=inbox&utm_campaign=Feb2015-Introducing-ThermaQ-cs
~Martin

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Re: Thermoworks Tw8060 - kit?
« Reply #3 on: March 02, 2015, 12:37:33 PM »
The short battery life is one of the things I hate about the TW8060....

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Re: Thermoworks Tw8060 - kit?
« Reply #4 on: March 03, 2015, 07:59:57 AM »
I have the high heat kit. Works great, i only use for the temp of the meat.  If you are getting an auber i would suggest a high heat chef alarm $100 less. From same company.
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Re: Thermoworks Tw8060 - kit?
« Reply #5 on: March 03, 2015, 03:45:16 PM »
These look like really solid units. But, I really think I would miss being able to monitor the temps remotely.
Gregg - Fargo, ND
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Re: Thermoworks Tw8060 - kit?
« Reply #6 on: March 03, 2015, 11:01:14 PM »
These look like really solid units. But, I really think I would miss being able to monitor the temps remotely.

+1!  Violates my "Lazy Q" Code of Conduct! ;)
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Re: Thermoworks Tw8060 - kit?
« Reply #7 on: March 04, 2015, 01:07:21 AM »
When is that Lazy Q Code of Conduct going to be voted upon anyway? I think we have some slackers lurking around here.
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Re: Thermoworks Tw8060 - kit?
« Reply #8 on: March 05, 2015, 07:32:09 PM »
When is that Lazy Q Code of Conduct going to be voted upon anyway? I think we have some slackers lurking around here.

+1!  That's funny, right there, Arnie!  I don't care who you are!  ;D ;D ;D ;D I wouldn't call them "slackers" as much as "over-achievers!"  Hehe.
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