Rapitest Dial Compost Thermometer 19"

The Rapitest Dial Compost Thermometer is a long-stem analog thermometer that reads internal compost pile temperatures in Fahrenheit, helping you manage an active, healthy pile. The 19-inch probe reaches deep into the heap for an accurate core reading.

At a glance

• Type: Dial (analog) compost thermometer
• Stem length: 19 inches
• Scale: Reads in Fahrenheit
• Display: Easy-to-read dial face
• Use: Monitors core temperature of compost piles

Best for

• Tracking the heating phase of a compost pile
• Knowing when to turn the pile
• Hot composting and active pile management
• Backyard and small-farm composting
• Improving finished compost quality

How to use

Push the 19-inch stem into the center of the compost pile and let the dial settle, then read the core temperature in Fahrenheit. Use the reading to judge when the pile is heating well and when to turn it to keep decomposition active. Wipe the stem clean after each use.

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