New brewer new equipment what to get?

[Essau1969]

Will a candy thermometer work or is there a specific type that would be better ?

 

[eric19312]

Will a candy thermometer work or is there a specific type that would be better ?

This is what I use
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0021AEAG2/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

 

[Rhumbline]

I think as long as it accurately measures between 50 and 180 degrees f it shouldn't matter too much.

I use a floating mercury thermometer, it does what I need it to do.