Reotemp 36 Inch Fahrenheit Backyard Pro Compost Thermometer with Digital Composting Guide

If you have a compost pile this is a must. Accurate and durable. Helps me know when to turn the pile and if it’s reaching temperature to break down seeds. Easy to read dial with clear markings.

I use this regularly for my compost pile. It is long enough to get into the middle of my large and deep horse compost pile. It easy to read and I am able to determine exactly when I need to turn, wet, or leave the compost pile alone. Great product. The color coding is my favorite part and makes reading it that much easier.

This Thermometer works very well and is easy to use.

I was concerned with the number of negative reviews from other buyers for this company...not this unit; referring to DOA and inaccurate units. Because of these reviews, I opted to spend a little more than the $22 model, and instead bought the "Pro" 24" unit...for $49, and I'm glad I did. Seems to be robust and of very high quality. I tested the accuracy in both boiling water, and freezing ice water. In the boiling water, it quickly ran up to the 200 degree reading, the highest reading on the scale of this unit. In the ice water, it ran down to exactly 32 degrees. I'll report back if it fails, as some have, but so far I couldn't be happier. Also, my first compost attempt, after two days, is reading 150 degrees plus. Woo hoo.

I'm new to composting and was told I needed a compost thermometer. Fortunately I quickly ran across this Reotemp product. The craftsmanship is excellent, it is consistently accurate (when readings are compared to readout from other known temperature devices), and it's easy to use and to read. The company also provides a PDF composting guide with the product. I use the thermometer multiple times a day, and the readings from it have been essential in understand where my compost is in its cycle. I am using 28" deep bins, and the 24" size of this thermometer has been just right for my set up.

Works great! Make sure you use the stem and not the thermometer top to push it and pull it out of the compost pile.

Using to test our compost pile temp. I heated up some water in a pot on the stove and tested against an alcohol thermometer, and a laser thermometer, and registered accurate within 2 degrees. Agree with other users, buy the additional cage as you don't want to be pushing or pulling on the dial to get it in and out of your compost pile and damage it.

Buy this one. If you have been searching for a compost thermometer this is what you want. Of course there are cheaper ones, but it will get abused and left outside and the others will not likely last. I also sprung for the handle, which costs a lot, but protects the dial as well. I probably didn't need the 36 inch one but the extra length may be needed later. It only takes temp measurements from the last few inches of the sharp end. Excellent product.