Which thermometer to believe? Big swing between WSM and Maverick

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Daniel De

New member

• Dec 6, 2013

• #1

Long story short - I've got the 22.5" WSM and a Maverick ET732.

The WSM temperature gauge is always consistently about 50 - 60 degrees less than the ET732 (if I dangle the ET732 inside one of the top exhaust holes of the WSM). Is this normal?

I haven't done any ice cube or boiling water tests on the ET732, but the differential in temperature is significant enough to cause some issues. What do you think?

 

Sparky Rowe

TVWBB Super Fan

• Dec 6, 2013

• #2

Believe the maverick after you test it in boiling water.

 

Chad Bman

TVWBB All-Star

• Dec 6, 2013

• #3

Daniel De said:

What do you think?

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I think man with two watches never knows what time it really is. lol Here's my Maverick probe clipped to the cooking grate. I go with the Maverick readings.

 

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James H

TVWBB Pro

• Dec 7, 2013

• #4

yes, boiling water test will give you peace of mind

 

Dwain Pannell

TVWBB Hall of Fame

• Dec 7, 2013

• #5

Here's an interesting read on the subject: http://virtualweberbullet.com/measuretemp.html#differential