Is this a legit thermometer test?

[addicted-to-smoke]

This is a $7 TruTemp oven thermometer. It's hanging on the edge of a pot of boiling water with its base flange submerged for about 15-20 minutes. Reads about 14-16 degrees under 212 F I suppose. My area is about 1000 ft. above sea level.

[addicted-to-smoke]

May be legit but not wise. I now have some water droplets behind the glass.

[Tim in PA]

DOH!

I bet the water will dry up real quick with the next cook.

[One Touch Platinum]

I've never seen that done to test that type of thermometer before....Those things are pretty tough and you should be fine when you use it. That type of thermometer is to me kind of like the one mounted on the lids....doesn't have to be too acurate as long as it is in the ballpark. I use mine lid thermometer as a general guide already knowing it is off by about 50 degrees from the grate level temp.....I go by the food internal temp....THAT temperature has to be as acurate as possible to get the best results. Be more concerned about a good instant read thermometer...just my opinion.