Thermometer Questions

[BigCheese]

I am curious what others have done for thermometers for big pots/batches. I ordered some cheap compost thermometer from a thrid-party Amazon seller... they came and one was 4 degrees different than the other. And there is no calibration mechanism. Anyway I need some system. I do have a polder thermometer with a metal probe and like 2 feet of silicon-covered wire. Could I just submerge part of the silicone so my probe is hanging down in the milk?

Any suggestions are much appreciated.

Thanks
Nitai

[Cheese Head]

Nitai, I wouldn't think submerging your probe would be a problem.

I just use a simple electronic one for my 9 US gallon batches and either stir before measuring to get a representative temp or if curd formed then insert deep in middle to get a representative temp.