Feeling the heat

[Richard Hinton]

My just assembled 18.5 WSM is posing on the patio, and the built-in thermometer in the lid is showing 145 degrees. The actual temp is only 99 so far at 1620 CDT.
Will the temperature skew affect my cook tomorrow when I fire it up?
Planning to do BBs that will be well rubbed, using with water pan and applewood in the Stubb's charcoal.
I'm excited.

 

[T Bounds]

Never, and I repeat, never, depend on the grill therm in any Weber product. I had a Master Touch, now have an older Performer, and a WSM, and none of the therms are worth a hoot. Get anything accurate you can find, and there are many suggestions on this forum, and use that. I use a wireless Maverick to success, but whatever you use is better than the built-in therm. Good luck on your cook tomorrow.

 

[timothy]

Welcome Richard!
Going from full shade to sun will spike your temps up more, but still within BBQ range.
In full sun my empty WSM with a turkey fryer therm will hit about 120°-130°.
You're using the water in the pan? That will help even out any spikes.
Its a black bullet, and it will absorb some heat.

Tim

 

[Wolgast]

Well the Thermometer in any cooker is just a guide. You will have different readings in alot of places inside the cooker. Its not a weber thermo problem,Its like this with all cookers. Even my $$$$ Primo therm is off.

But lern to cook using it or find another thermo..Like the Maverick. But as stated all over this forum temp is is a "wide" therm. Get as close as target and stay there and your meat will turn out great.

Dome 1 temp
Upper grate another temp
Lower grate yet another temp
And so on......