Will this work as a candy thermometer to tell the temperature say for Fudge or something like that?
1742210
This is a non-contact thermometer so probably not. In my experience you would want a candy thermometer directly in the liquid. This is great for cooking to get the temperature of pans for searing, etc. though.
1742211
I don't have this brand of IR thermometer but I have used my Fluke IR thermometer as a candy thermometer many times to make English Toffee. It's much handier than using the regular kind that must be immersed in the candy. Just stir the candy well and then measure the temperature, as Karen said in her answer. Be sure you are not aiming at the bottom of the pot or anything else other than the candy. Try it. You'll like it. -- Loren
1742212
It didn't work for me at all with fudge or carmels. I got different readings, wildly different, depending on where I aimed it. It will not work at all as a candy thermometer, which is what I wanted it for.
1742213
I would certainly think so. I checked my coffee after brewing it with my Keurig and is showed a temp of 185 degrees. The closer you are to the heat source with the gun, the more accurate the temp.
1742214
Yes you can. I use mine for testing the temperature for lye when I'm soap making. Its one less thing you need to wash and it works very well even at a distance
436029
I use this for making candy, roasting meats in the oven, checking the internal temp of fried foods. Mine is perfectly accurate, way better than a traditional candy thermometer. I also have an instant read IR thermometer. Both thermometers are within 2 degrees of each other, which is more than acceptable for my use.
1699705
I bought it for someone else. He tells me that it works very well for checking the temperature of hamburgers, chicken breasts and other items on his grill. I do not think it states "frying and candy-making" anywhere. My English cookbook says that toffee is boiled until it gets to 270 F., and fudge at 240 F. So that should be OK for the candy-making. I am not sure how far into the liquid one can put the probe. It is very fine and ideal for hamburgers, etc.
1658837
Yes, although it is designed to take a reading and hold that temp. Not like a candy thermo where you are reading it continually. This unit will read a wall, door, window glass, tire, wheel bearing, etc. It is really designed to read hard to reach or touch, etc. situations. This does not prevent it from doing a great job in the kitchen or anywhere else. Accuracy is +/- 2% in most applications.
1033374
Yes. Only problem is that you must use it in the exact angle or it won't read the correct temperature.
558900
I use it to check the temp of water for yeast. I don't temp check internal temp of bread. This thermometer works for everything.
2007284
No. The degrees don't go that low. You would probably be better off with a candy thermometer.
1639538
It's possible, but I don't recommend it. It lacks the clip that you'd normally find on a candy thermometer, and the heat burns my hand when trying to use it hand held for this purpose. Also, if you're using gas the heat coming up the side of the pan will met it. I personally use my candy thermometer for candy and use this one for cooking, cappuccino milk, etc.
1328911
I would think so. When I used it I made the candies using a block of chocolate bark, stuff you use for Christmas cookies. I hope this was helpful
1340344
It has a small lip on it. But if your digital thermometer has a clip on it, it will work.
240619
Yes I believe it can be used for that, we have. Some meat thermometers have a way to do it from a distance (ie on a string so you can put it in the oven and keep the door shut) this doesn't. It is also different because it can stand on the pot edge and goes high enough for candy use.
471877
I think that you can. It is a bit more like brown sugar in that it's more moist than white sugar, but it would probably work. You can look online for how to use the "Ball Test" when making candy, or you can use a candy thermometer to ensure that the mixture reaches the correct temperature as per your recipe. I tried once to make candy on a very humid, overcast day & it did not firm up, so I'd recommend making the candy on a clear day :)
1701741
I would use this thermometer for meat and hot dishes whether grilling or oven...I use a glass candy thermometer for cooking candies, frosting, etc. It registers the degrees more accurately when cooking to soft or hard ball/crack stages.
2111405
Yes, it works great for it too. I actually use this to check the temperature of my aquariums. It's as accurate as the glass floating thermometers that I used to use. I can get a good reading from just pointing it at the front of the aquarium or at the open top.I have also looked at shower temperatures with spraying water. It works very well and gets a steady reading from about two feet away. I now know my prefered shower temperature is exactly 95 degrees...
761716
Yes this should work fine since you have sufficient time window to obtain reading. I have used it to get reading of water temperature coming out of faucet and soups etc. Also used it for correct water temperature for yeast.
409660
The answer is NO. This is to be used to observe or read temperature in short term where the dial (working parts) are NOT exposed to DIRECT HEAT as in the internal temp of chicken, candy or other like cases as in checking the internal temp of grilled beef, pork etc.
1130221
Yes, but you probably wouldn't want to. It's for spot checking the temp. Candy making requires you to continuously monitor the temp until you reach a certain point. Candy thermometers can be clipped onto the side of the pan, this one can't