Temperature Probes
Thermometer probes extend the temperature range of a thermometer and can be made from various types of metal alloys. A temperature probe attached to a thermometer or thermocouple is an excellent way to efficiently monitor products and equipment throughout the cooking process.
One end of a thermometer probe attaches to a thermometer or thermocouple; a lead or cable connects that end with the piece used to gauge the temperature of an item or area. In many cases, this end consists of a pointed tip designed to be inserted into the food, but some thermometer probes are designed to take the ambient temperature of equipment interiors, surfaces, and other areas. The temperature probe gives the thermometer a fast, accurate temperature reading, enabling users to cook food or calibrate equipment with precision. These penetration probe thermometers are valuable tools for both food safety and work efficiency.
The part of a thermometer probe that takes the temperature is called a stem or tip, while the cable that attaches it to the thermometer or thermocouple is a lead. Stems range from approximately 3 inches to 9 inches, while leads can be several feet long and either straight or coiled. Each lead has a connector on the end to join with a thermometer, so make sure you purchase one that is compatible with your existing device. Different probes are named after their type of metal alloy construction, with the most common restaurant styles being Type K and Type T. Temperature probes have a vast range of reading capabilities, with some units able to read temperatures below zero to as high as 1,500 degrees Fahrenheit.