REOTEMP Backyard Pro Compost Thermometer, 24 Inch Stem, with PDF Composting Guide (0-200 Fahrenheit)

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.

Dial is easy to read and gives a quick temperature read.

Very heavy duty. Stainless steel. I bought this and the collar to put inside round hay bales to monitor the temp. Works great.

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.