I was able to temper chocolate with this melter using the seeding method, a thermometer and a lot of elbow grease. I knew that when I bought it. Since purchased the Chocovision Rev2. LOVE IT. Takes the grunt work out of chocolate making. It’s pricey but it actually tempers the chocolate. Save the $100 on this melter and spend it on the Chocovision Rev2. I will repurpose this for a steam tray for dinner parties.