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Re: Ever wonder how those pop-up turkey timers work?

Marmaris — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:55:14 -0000

I thought I pretty much knew the answer to this one, but it’s nice having confirmation

Re: Ever wonder how those pop-up turkey timers work?

Earle Rich — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:50:55 -0000

http://www.alchemycastings.com/lead-products/fu...

A Bismuth and Cerium alloy is used for these low temp alloys. The proportions can be mixed to get just about any trip temp needed.

Re: Ever wonder how those pop-up turkey timers work?

Tom — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:24:31 -0000

I wonder what alloy is used? 185 degrees is pretty low.

Resetting it means placing it into almost boiling water not just hot water out of the faucet. I’ll let someone else do the experiment.

Re: Ever wonder how those pop-up turkey timers work?

DaveBrooks — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:13:20 -0000

The reusable aspect is particularly cool ... although exactly what you would re-use them for isn't quite clear.

Although the most recent turkeys we've bought haven't had them; you have to use a cooking thermometer.