Escali AH2 Instant Read Small 1-inch Dial Thermometer
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About Escali AH2 Instant Read Small 1-inch Dial Thermometer
Overall Feedback:
87% positive
87% praised for its high accuracy, while 13% found it unreliable.
The thermometer provides fast and highly accurate readings with easy-to-read gauge markings and indicators for the specified temperature range of 140-160F.
I checked the accuracy of the thermometer against my pulp thermometer and found it to be accurate.
The thermometer's accuracy seems okay once I get there, and these types are relatively easy to calibrate anyway.
90% highlighted the clear display, though 10% found it hard to read.
The dial is easy to read and the grey markings at the 140 degree point are very helpful, especially when preparing lattes or cappuccinos at 4:30 am.
The thermometer provides fast and highly accurate readings with easy-to-read gauge markings and indicators for the specified temperature range of 140-160F.
The only downside of the product is the background color of the dial, which is a little harder to see than a white background would be.
I was disappointed with the small size and hard-to-read display of the instant-read thermometer. It did not work for what I wanted it for.
73% appreciated its robust build, yet 27% found it fragile.
The thermometer is easy to clean and has all stainless construction, making it waterproof.
I have complained that the analog thermometer is very slow in reading, even slower than others I have used.
73% found the battery life exceptional, although 27% had issues with it dying quickly.
At 150 degrees, the face of the thermometer started melting.
85% liked its fast reading time, although 15% found it slow.
It takes at least a quarter of a minute to get a good reading with this thermometer, which is not instant.
75% highlighted its timer functionality, although 25% found it unnecessary.
I bought this thermometer to get more consistent results while steaming milk.
I have experienced that the thermometer can easily burn my skin if it is in the wax or anything for over 30 seconds.
It takes at least a quarter of a minute to get a good reading with this thermometer.
70% appreciated its waterproof feature, yet 30% found it lacking.
The thermometer is easy to clean and waterproof due to its all stainless construction.
I have doubts about the accuracy of the thermometer, but I cannot prove it scientifically.