TL1004 K-Type Sensor Probes Metal HeadProbe for K-Type Probe Thermocouple Sensor & Meter in Temperature Range from 0 to 500 °C

This works great on my ThemaQ and a more reasonable price than the ridicoulsly high price Thermoworks is asking.

This probe (in conjunction with any of the multitude of compatible meters) makes it possible to measure the temperature of the rubber in a tyre.I am not a racer, but I wanted to find out how my tyres were wearing before they actually wore. Tyres wear because of friction with the road, and friction generates heat. If the tyres are getting hotter than necessary then they are wearing more than necessary.Typically as soon as I arrive home after a long drive I measure the temperature of the tread of each tyre near the inside, in the centre and near the outside. Ideally, all 12 readings should be very similar. If the inside and outside are higher than the centre then the tyre pressure is probably too low. If the centre is higher than the inside and outside then the tyre pressure is probably too high. If just the inside front temperatures are higher than all the other temperatures then there is probably a problem with toe-in. If the inside is high, the outside low, and the centre in between, then suspect camber.Readings stabilise within a few seconds, so it is possible to take all 12 measurements before the tyres cool off significantly. The nice thing about this kind of pyrometer (compared to an infrared thermometer) is that it measures the temperature under the surface of the tread, which retains its temperature much longer than the surface.This pyrometer has a fixed pin that penetrates about 5mm into the rubber. I have seen others in which the penetration depth is adjustable, but 5mm seems a good choice (deep enough to get away from surface temperature anomalies, but not so deep that it is hard to insert or in danger of puncturing the tyre).I have only had mine for a few days, so I can't speak for durability yet, but so far I am very happy.

Works with Joe's racing Pyrometer 54005The Joe's racing probe started to glitch out.And they want like $100 for a new one.Almost as much as a whole new unit.This one works fine, same numbers as the Joe's racing probe (when the old probe worked)Only complaint is there is no setting for adjusting how much of the probe is poking outMinor nitpick.

This thermocouple seems to work just fine. I used lots and lots of Omega thermocouples when I was working and this one seems to be as effective as those. I don't know about the calibration but it's probably close enough for my around-the-house and hobby needs. I'm using an old Keithley multimeter that has a TC input for my readout.

I bought this two years ago to use in my smoker. I can't say for hi-temp applications but in my experience cooking at a maximum of 500° F (260° C) I have had no issues with this probe. Braiding is in-tact, no fraying at all around the probe end. The connector side, however has frayed multiple times and needed to cut back and re-install to the plug which is not a big deal since the plug is servicable. Broke one of my first probe wires from closing in the smoker door and never had another issue since installing the grommets. Came back on here to buy a second one as a back-up. Would definitely recommend.

I use this for measuring temps in racing tires and found it to be as accurate and well made as the Fluke that someone decided to "procure" from my pit box! I have a thermal gun also, but the accuracy of measuring at specific locations of the tire is not very good with the thermal as it is with the contact thermocouple.

Besides the response time being pretty slow, the one I received was not accurate. I connected it to an Inkbird temperature controller to test the temp of an electric oven. It worked erratically. I put it in boiling waster to test it and it indicated 97.5 deg C (207.5 F) at close to sea level. I compared it to a more expensive TC, and it indicated 99.6 deg C (211.28 F), an acceptable margin of error. I would have used the one I had, but it isn't heat resistant. Looks like it is going in the trash since I missed the return window.

I built a coffee roaster three years ago and used an el-cheapo K thermocouple in the roasting chamber. It worked OK for the most part but finally started getting flaky so I decided to get the "PerfectPrime" and found it to be aptly named for my application. Temperatures are right on using the MAX6675 K thermocouple module with my Arduino-based control system. With the nicely enclosed and protective tip, I won't have to worry about it burning out for a long, long time and the shielding on the cable is nice to eliminte EMI/RFI noise. I am very happy I chose this product. It's a great value in my opinion. Any performance issues going forward, I'll update this review.