# Anova Precision® Cooker

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## [Breakfast eggs ‘hard boiled’](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/breakfast-eggs-hard-boiled/30506)

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**Author:** [@Douglas](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Douglas)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/breakfast-eggs-hard-boiled/30506 "2022-04-05T20:20:08Z")

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After about a dozen tries I finally am on the right track to breakfast eggs that we can enjoy and serve. We like runny eggs, and would be satisfied with sucking warm eggs, but guests not so much. I started with the ill…

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## [Water temp](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/water-temp/30481)

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**Author:** [@Cat104](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Cat104)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 10:38am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/water-temp/30481 "2022-04-08T10:38:38Z")

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How long does it take to get my Anova vessel to 130°F. It seems to me I shouldn’t put my steak in until it’s the correct temperature. And should I let the sealed bag sit out or put in water bath immediately from refrige…

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## [Frozen and Mahi tuna](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/frozen-and-mahi-tuna/30471)

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**Author:** [@Douglas](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Douglas)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2022, 12:25pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/frozen-and-mahi-tuna/30471 "2022-04-07T12:25:05Z")

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I have two 1 1/4” Mahi tuna steaks. First I am leery of the effect on quality of freezing, as the ice crystals puncture the cells during normal freezing. But the fishmonger was apparently happy freezing this tuna. Has…

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## [Woohoo! Out’ a’ da park! SV London broil , SV Brussels sprouts, white potatoes baked.](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/woohoo-out-a-da-park-sv-london-broil-sv-brussels-sprouts-white-potatoes-baked/30460)

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**Author:** [@Douglas](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Douglas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2022, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/woohoo-out-a-da-park-sv-london-broil-sv-brussels-sprouts-white-potatoes-baked/30460 "2022-03-20T23:32:08Z")

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I had planned to serve 1/3 of our London Broil yesterday. We had bought it previously and divided it and vacuum bagged it. I SV 135ºF for 12 hours yesterday, but meanwhile bicycled almost 40 miles with Milady Wife 83 y…

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## [Horrible noise coming from inside the black part](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/horrible-noise-coming-from-inside-the-black-part/30442)

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**Author:** [@Joe\_Ross](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Joe_Ross)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2022, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/horrible-noise-coming-from-inside-the-black-part/30442 "2022-03-24T13:22:15Z")

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Just recently my Anova immersion cooker started making a horrible noise that comes from inside the black part of the unit. There’s nothing obstructing the flow at all. The noise is coming from inside the unit where the…

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## [Anova Precision Pro refuses to start up](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/anova-precision-pro-refuses-to-start-up/30421)

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**Author:** [@MeWhoElse](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/MeWhoElse)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/anova-precision-pro-refuses-to-start-up/30421 "2025-02-24T20:46:24Z")

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Hey all, Wondering if anyone else has had the issue when starting their cooker, the only display shown is the plus sign, which does not respond when pressed, do other lights come on. The unit’s wifi is available several…

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## [Moderate success with BBQ chicken](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/moderate-success-with-bbq-chicken/30406)

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**Author:** [@dionwr](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/dionwr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 10:46am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/moderate-success-with-bbq-chicken/30406 "2022-04-08T10:46:05Z")

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This week, I did my first BBQ of a chicken in the APO. I used the “Roast Chicken 101” recipe, but I added a BBQ rub to the chicken before putting it into the oven. I did the sear for seven minutes, but I’ll do more, ne…

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## [My best yet, entirely SV dinner of three dishes for skeptical naïfs.](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/my-best-yet-entirely-sv-dinner-of-three-dishes-for-skeptical-naifs/30398)

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**Author:** [@Douglas](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Douglas)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2022, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/my-best-yet-entirely-sv-dinner-of-three-dishes-for-skeptical-naifs/30398 "2022-03-16T13:54:33Z")

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SV Medallions of pork tenderloin on a bed of baby spinach, with sautéed onions and mushrooms topped with shaved blue cheese. SV brussels sprouts then broiled. SV butter poached variety fingerling potatoes. This was my…

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## [Now I am rueing not purchasing weights; for SV Grilled Artichokes.](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/now-i-am-rueing-not-purchasing-weights-for-sv-grilled-artichokes/30370)

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**Author:** [@Douglas](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Douglas)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2022, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/now-i-am-rueing-not-purchasing-weights-for-sv-grilled-artichokes/30370 "2022-03-20T21:20:18Z")

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There is a lot of air in even a trimmed globe artichoke, and I have four halves. I gave up and snipped a corner off their bag. Still I have a pair of tongs wedging them down. 180ºF for 2 hours, then grilled over high …

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## [Popped eggs, how to prevent?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/popped-eggs-how-to-prevent/30366)

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**Author:** [@Douglas](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Douglas)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2022, 3:19am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/popped-eggs-how-to-prevent/30366 "2022-09-13T03:19:01Z")

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I SV ‘poached’ eggs yesterday, but one popped. That seems to happen. Why, and how to prevent them from popping. I am having such a blast learning SV. Thank you ANOVA!!!

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## [Temperature for Mashed Potatoes](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/temperature-for-mashed-potatoes/30358)

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**Author:** [@Vision](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Vision)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2022, 10:07am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/temperature-for-mashed-potatoes/30358 "2022-03-17T10:07:46Z")

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Does anybody know the difference in temperature/time vs quality for mashed potatoes? The standard method of 194f for 1 - 1 1/2 hours works well but lower temperatures should also work. Am going to try 180f for 2hr today.…

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## [Searing Venison Roast with Convection Brolier?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/searing-venison-roast-with-convection-brolier/30315)

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**Author:** [@hmcnatt3](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/hmcnatt3)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2022, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/searing-venison-roast-with-convection-brolier/30315 "2022-02-16T14:52:25Z")

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I’d like to try searing/browning my next 4 to 5 lb. rolled moose roast in my oven under the broiler. I cooked my first one at 132F for about 8 hours and it was cooked beautifully, but searing in a pan was a bit tricky a…

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## [Comments box (below recipes), do we only have "value" if we are Farcebook plebs?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/comments-box-below-recipes-do-we-only-have-value-if-we-are-farcebook-plebs/30313)

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**Author:** [@MrGus](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/MrGus)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/comments-box-below-recipes-do-we-only-have-value-if-we-are-farcebook-plebs/30313 "2023-02-08T20:58:29Z")

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Because I’m not on farcebook, my net browser (duck duck go) auto blocks them (cannot blame it) however as a comment portal from this site it seems preposterous that it is limited to those idiots.

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## [Sous vide now, eat later](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-now-eat-later/30309)

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**Author:** [@nbmartin](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/nbmartin)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2022, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-now-eat-later/30309 "2022-02-21T18:27:19Z")

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Can I sous vide steaks but eat 3 hours later?

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## [Sous Vide Foot Bath](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-foot-bath/30246)

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**Author:** [@rolf](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/rolf)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 8:42am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-foot-bath/30246 "2022-03-21T08:42:47Z")

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Epsom Salt (Magnesium Sulfate) foot bath, stays hot as long as you want…

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## [Anova Culinary AN500-US00 Sous Vide Precision Cooker](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/anova-culinary-an500-us00-sous-vide-precision-cooker/30230)

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**Author:** [@JWD](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/JWD)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2022, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/anova-culinary-an500-us00-sous-vide-precision-cooker/30230 "2022-01-31T23:58:44Z")

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I purchased this unit on September 8, 2021. The cooker has worked perfectly. The app is ok, could use some improvements. My problem is that I have had to repair the clamp TWICE! The first time, the plastic threaded piec…

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## [Anova Pro Touch Screen Stopped Working!!!!!](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/anova-pro-touch-screen-stopped-working/30223)

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**Author:** [@buttersweet](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/buttersweet)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2024, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/anova-pro-touch-screen-stopped-working/30223 "2024-03-26T18:10:42Z")

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What a POS! Wasted all my food. Cannot be trusted!

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## [How to order a new screw for the nano, hanger?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-to-order-a-new-screw-for-the-nano-hanger/30215)

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**Author:** [@James\_Hatcher](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/James_Hatcher)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-to-order-a-new-screw-for-the-nano-hanger/30215 "2022-01-28T16:22:48Z")

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Totally my fault but I removed and lost the screw and “pad” so I could fit it on a thick cooler. Just got a proper container now it won’t fit, I need the screw and that “pad”. Any ideas? Thank you

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## [New potatoes, not worth the effort](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/new-potatoes-not-worth-the-effort/30199)

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**Author:** [@MrGus](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/MrGus)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2022, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/new-potatoes-not-worth-the-effort/30199 "2022-02-02T14:37:00Z")

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Tried “boiled” sous vide potatoes a few days ago… disappointment abounds. Followed the anova app (will go back & rate it, …maybe) All “new potatoes” (uk term for baby potatoes) really not worth the bother compared to …

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## [Herb and aromatics sachets.](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/herb-and-aromatics-sachets/30173)

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**Author:** [@Douglas](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Douglas)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2022, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/herb-and-aromatics-sachets/30173 "2022-03-18T14:17:36Z")

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I am reading Under Pressure: Cooking Sous Vide by Thomas Keller (2008, Artisan), and noticed this (page 78): HERB SACHETS Herbs, spices, and garlic should not come in direct contact with food that is vacuum-packed and c…

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## [Why not individually wrap pieces?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/why-not-individually-wrap-pieces/30159)

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**Author:** [@Douglas](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Douglas)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2022, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/why-not-individually-wrap-pieces/30159 "2022-01-19T20:38:40Z")

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I noticed this illustration in Thomas Keller’s (Artisan Press) Under Pressure: Cooking Sous Vide. He may address it further, but I have not read that far yet.

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## ["Something went wrong" message](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/something-went-wrong-message/30158)

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**Author:** [@anyeguevara](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/anyeguevara)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2022, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/something-went-wrong-message/30158 "2022-01-18T21:32:08Z")

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I used my Anova Precision Cooker today. Upon starting the app on my iPhone, I get a “Something went wrong” message. I tried signing in using my email address and password; it does not seem to be working. I verified the…

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## [Cooking Bags](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-bags/30144)

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**Author:** [@DrFerry912](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/DrFerry912)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2022, 8:44am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-bags/30144 "2022-01-19T08:44:39Z")

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New to Sous Vude. Can I put Multiple bags in at the same time?

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## [Differences SousVide mode on and off](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/differences-sousvide-mode-on-and-off/30140)

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**Author:** [@xelannal](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/xelannal)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2022, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/differences-sousvide-mode-on-and-off/30140 "2022-01-17T17:02:48Z")

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Hi everyone, newbie here. Maybe because the wrong keywords but I couldn’t find information about this. For the same setting of temperature and time, what would be the main differences when Sous Vide mode is on and off (…

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## [ZipLoc® bag leaking, defective from the dispenser.](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/ziploc-bag-leaking-defective-from-the-dispenser/30125)

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**Author:** [@Douglas](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Douglas)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2022, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/ziploc-bag-leaking-defective-from-the-dispenser/30125 "2022-03-18T14:25:45Z")

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Ugg. Preparing tonight’s dinner, brining a salmon fillet, I noticed a little hole in the Ziploc® bag that I pulled from the dispenser box. As I was expressing the air from the bag it squirted salty water in my eye! Ba…

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## [Warming pre-cooked SEALED bag 1/2 duck to finish on oven rack](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/warming-pre-cooked-sealed-bag-1-2-duck-to-finish-on-oven-rack/30124)

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**Author:** [@MrGus](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/MrGus)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2022, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/warming-pre-cooked-sealed-bag-1-2-duck-to-finish-on-oven-rack/30124 "2022-01-20T17:31:20Z")

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We eat a good few chinese duck over the year, pre-coked, pre-chilled or cooked & frozen varieties. …it’s something we even have as an xmas no stress meal. As they tend to be sealed in a sous vide bag I was thinking “moi…

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## [Reheating cooked food in a mason jar](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/reheating-cooked-food-in-a-mason-jar/30115)

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**Author:** [@EdL1992](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/EdL1992)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2022, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/reheating-cooked-food-in-a-mason-jar/30115 "2022-01-14T18:11:25Z")

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My apologies if this has already been addressed but I cannot find anything on this topic. Can I use my Anova precision cooker to reheat food that is already cooked…such as chili, soup and stew…in a mason jar? Can I reh…

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## [Aggravating experience, reconnection.](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/aggravating-experience-reconnection/30109)

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**Author:** [@Douglas](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Douglas)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2022, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/aggravating-experience-reconnection/30109 "2022-01-13T20:56:25Z")

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so I just had an aggravating experience, being required to reconnect my APC. Why? I first tried using the app on my iPhone SE 2nd gen many times seeing “try again, something went wrong.” Then I got a glass of wine and…

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## [My Sous Vide is not Displaying Temperature](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/my-sous-vide-is-not-displaying-temperature/30103)

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**Author:** [@JohnMcMillan](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/JohnMcMillan)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2022, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/my-sous-vide-is-not-displaying-temperature/30103 "2022-01-12T17:53:41Z")

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Please can someone give me advice My Sous Vide Precision Cooker is nit displaying actual temperature, and not switching off at the desired temperature. I suspect the thermostat may be gone, any ideas please

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## [Chicken breast at 130°](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/chicken-breast-at-130/30068)

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**Author:** [@ZipFunk](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/ZipFunk)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2022, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/chicken-breast-at-130/30068 "2022-01-10T16:46:00Z")

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Hi guys, I’m new to the forum but not new to Anova sous vide. My wife and I have two and use them weekly. My question may be the answer in itself but I just wanted clarification I routinely have been doing chicken bre…

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