Lakeland Jam Thermometer

I bought this recently and on its first use, the temperature went up to almost 100 degrees but then fell again even though the jam had reached setting point (105 degrees approx). It also allowed steam to ingress into the dial area, which now interferes with the needle movement, so it no longer works at all.

I agree with previous comments that this thermometer is not reliable with ruined batches of jam as a result. Although I haven't experienced the dial steaming up, the temperature has suddenly dropped when the jam is still bubbling away furiously. I am surprised Lakeland still sell this product as it's not up to their usual high standards.

This thermometer is the only disappointing product I have bought from Lakeland. This is my second thermometer. I have the same problems as the other reviewers. Unfortunately this is the second year that my plumb jam has not set. Is there something we are missing, or are the instructions not detailed enough? Can you help?

I wish I had read your previous reviewers before I bought this product as my experience is the same as theirs. It seems that you would need to be using a small saucepan or making a lot of jam to get the depth required. Not very practical - and should have been clearly indicated in the instructions

I read the previous reviews but decided to buy it because its similar to the meat thermometer (which works a treat). Unfortunately when using it, the temperature made it to 90 deg but then dropped back to 85 deg during a rolling boil. (It should have been heading upwards to 104 deg) It appears the needle needs to be fully submerged in jam to get a reading, something that is not possible if using a shallow maslin pan. Unless you are going to submerge the needle fully, I cannot recommend this product. (Great service Lakeland - immediately refunded )