Fluke 80PK-25 SureGrip Piercing Temperature Probe

This probe was spot on when tested in an ice bath and boiling water, but then it's a Fluke. There was no question of quality when I bought this. This probe replaced a new ThermoWorks probe that was off by several degrees, but ThermoWorks Support told me you can't trust an ice bath or boiling water despite the fact a few other probes showed the ice bath was 32 degrees.

This probe is much more expensive then other K-type probes available, particularly here on Amazon, however the higher price is definitely worth it. I ended up buying a Amico probe that was a fraction of the price... it was very cheaply made and was between 8% and 12% off in the measurements. I returned it and bought the Fluke 80PK-25. The Fluke's quality is in another league... far, far better. The readings were also dead-on perfect.The tip is extremely sharp, but comes with a rubber cap to protect against accidental impalings. The cord is very soft and flexible, but durable. Highly recommended if you need true/accurate measurements.

Nice addition to my DMM when I cook on the grill. It seems like an overkill, but I have had three digital grill/oven thermometers and they all failed, so this is the one I can trust to work when I need it to.

Use for HVAC or food. Great, but don't forget to keep the tip cover in safe spot.

precision & accuracy of this thermocouple does not justify the high cost of the item