Howdy folks,
I've been burning since 2010. Every season I've had to buy a new magnetic thermometer for the stove top. They're fairly inexpensive at $20 each, but what gives? Shouldn't they last longer than that?
The first season I had the brand with the "exciting" faceplate. Last two seasons have been a Lowes Imperial brand thermometer. I always put it in the front left corner of my Jotul f500. They seem to always break during the summer, oddly enough. I always tell the kids not to touch them, but they inevitably forget and it seems all you have to do is pick one up to break it.
I plan to buy an IR thermometer this year too, but I really like having a mechanical unit around in case I lose my batteries or something.
Is there a magic brand with 5 or 10 year longevity?
I've been burning since 2010. Every season I've had to buy a new magnetic thermometer for the stove top. They're fairly inexpensive at $20 each, but what gives? Shouldn't they last longer than that?
The first season I had the brand with the "exciting" faceplate. Last two seasons have been a Lowes Imperial brand thermometer. I always put it in the front left corner of my Jotul f500. They seem to always break during the summer, oddly enough. I always tell the kids not to touch them, but they inevitably forget and it seems all you have to do is pick one up to break it.
I plan to buy an IR thermometer this year too, but I really like having a mechanical unit around in case I lose my batteries or something.
Is there a magic brand with 5 or 10 year longevity?
