Escali AHC1 Stainless Steel Deep Frying and Candy Thermometer with Pot Clip, 5-Inch Probe with Candy Temperature Zones, NSF Certified

Use it every time I deep fry with no problems. I have also used it to check temperature of meat when I bake. It's easy to use and works well. I haven't had a reason to think that the temperature control doesn't work accurately. There have been times when the glass fogs up, but I don't know if that is an instrument issue or a me issue.

I tested this temperature probe as soon as I got it. It said the water I was testing was boiling at 250°F, so I twisted the nut under the dial with a pair of pliers until the dial read 212°, since I'm not much above sea level. Simple, although if you live far above sea level, you should adjust your probe accordingly. One reason I chose this particular temperature probe was for the specific reason that it's adjustable. Every electronic temperature probe I've ever had--and I've bought several--eventually turns grossly inaccurate. There's no way to correct them, and I'm tired of buying one after another. I can test this probe whenever I want and adjust it so that's it's as good as new, so I recommend this manual probe over any electronic one. Also, there's no battery to worry about. Another reason I chose this thermometer is that it's "tuned" for the specific temperatures for the stages of candy. The temperature indications on the dial are spaced farther apart for candy stages than on the other parts of the scale so the thermometer is more accurate and easier to read in that area, plus the candy stages are printed on the dial itself to avoid any confusion. I also use this thermometer to test loaves of bread for doneness: ~190°F for enriched bread and 200°F for non-enriched bread. That takes any guesswork out of it. Overall, this is an excellent candy and/or multi-purpose thermometer.

I ordered this item a while back and LOVED it. Have just re-ordered today because I messed mine up by slamming my overcrowded kitchen gadget drawer closed and bending it! MY error. I bent the probe into a curved shape and bent it at the point where the probe connects to the thermometer. I just have to shake my head and roll my eyes at some of the reviews. Most of the negative reviews appear to be about the accuracy. Well, all you have to do is calibrate it. Simple process of boiling some water and taking a little bit of time and a set of pliers, a hemostat or a small wrench and turning the nut on the back until the needle points to 212 degrees. DUH. You most likely would need to do this with any kitchen thermometer. And it should be done periodically anyway. Don't be misled by stupid people!! This is an inexpensive and accurate thermometer IF you calibrate. The reason for my 4 stars on the easy to read and easy to use categories: The stem of the thermometer will turn within the clip, but sometimes it's a bit difficult to get the face of the dial turned in a direction that it's super easy to see. Very hard to describe, sorry. And the clip is set at a width which is difficult to make any SMALLER. It will expand to clip nicely to a thicker sided pot, but if you happen to try to use a thinner sided pot, there's no way to decrease the width of the clip. Again, kind of difficult to describe. I use cast iron cookware for my infrequent frying. The width of the clip tends to fit fairly snugly to most of my cast iron cookware, so no real big deal there for me, but it may present an issue to some who may be using a thinner sided vessel for frying. Overall, this is a great, inexpensive thermometer if you take the necessary step of calibrating.

When I received it, I checked it with boiling water and found that it was at least 10 degF too high! The good thing is that it is easily calibrated by turning the nut on the stem with a 3/8" wrench. Quality wise, it's actually good and easy to read. And according to notes on the packaging, it's supposedly dish washer safe. I haven't put it in the dishwasher yet, but if it's true, that's a plus.

Works good, didn’t test readings for accuracy though. I think I would rather have a digital one .

This is a very nice cooking thermometer, but the holding clamp is not angled correctly for a Lodge® cast iron skillet with high sides. As it comes from the factory, the clamp works, but it doesn't hold the thermometer tightly, and the angle is wrong for my preferences. I studied the clamp and thermometer for a while and after quite a bit of metal bending and experimenting, I found the correct way to bend the holding clamp so the thermometer is vertical and, perhaps most importantly, is very steady so it doesn't go sideways or shift when I am frying chicken or fish. Overall, including experimenting time to get the angles correct, it took about 30 minutes to get the holding clamp the way I like it. I think this is the best that can be done with this holding clamp, and I suppose there is a way to design and build a holding clamp or metal piece that will be all the more rigid, but that might be too much work. The practical aspect is that the holding clamp is working nicely now to keep the thermometer vertical and stable so using it with hot peanut oil at 350-degrees Fahrenheit is safe and does not require constant fidgeting with the thermometer. I like this thermometer, and it probably will last longer than the "candy thermometers" with glass tubes and mercury or red alcohol, which soon stop working due to bubbles so that instead of being a steady column that stops at the current temperature, it's a bunch of bubbles and there is no way to read it or to return it to factory condition. For reference, I am a Vine Voice but I paid for this thermometer myself and nothing was free.

Great product came quick easy to use no problems

This thermometer reads off and doesn’t rise well my peanut brittle was over done at 300 hard crack. The clasp doesn’t hold to a pan very well

Very good

Entrega un poco tarde, buena calidad, precio accessible, facil instalacion, le falta manual de uso, deveria venir mejor empaquetado ya que es una pieza fragil.

This thermometer has been a solid tool in the kitchen. The stainless steel build feels sturdy and the pot clip makes it easy to attach to pots or fryers so you can monitor temperature without holding it the whole time. I use it for deep frying and candy-making, and it reads quickly and accurately — much better than guessing by look or time alone. The probe length is just right for most pots, and the dial is easy to read even when it’s hot. It’s simple, no-nonsense gear, but it does exactly what you need when managing precise cooking temps. Overall, reliable, practical, and handy for any kitchen where temperature control matters.

Great purchase

, easy to read,accuracy, ideal size value for money