Grate vs lid temp differential

[BrianS]

Hi there

I'm doing a cook using a maverick wireless grate temperature probe and it is showing about a 50 degree difference from the lid thermometer. Oddly enough the grate temp is higher than the lid temp. Shouldn't it be the other way around?

What gives and which do I believe?

Should have mentioned that this is on a 18.5" WSM, with Kingsford blue briquettes, Minion method (probably poorly done).

Thanks in advance

 

[Dave/G]

Assuming the Mav is working correctly, put tape over the lid therm and don't be concerned with minor variances between the mav therm and your target. (like about 25*)

 

[Matt Rector]

A lot of lid thermometers seem to be off by 50 degrees. It is strangely common!

 

[JRAiona]

My lid therm is off by around 25°.

 

[Brian Cross]

I just put the one maverick probe in the grommet in the side about 2 inches try to keep my temp there 240 to 270. Works well for me. Loaded down with meat in the winter the lid temp comes up very slowly. Made me a three walled pit out of concrete blocks and that helps a lot.

 

[Ray.]

There's more than one way to be sure.

 

[JeffG]

There's more than one way to be sure.

Great Pic Ray and I'm sure there are a few people with something like this.

 

[YYang]

There's more than one way to be sure.

Clearly needs another one in the lower left corner.

 

[Carl H.]

The man who owns one watch knows what time it is. The man with 2 watches is never sure.

Exact temp is really not all that important. Pick one and use it consistently.

 

[Larry D.]

Clearly needs another one in the lower left corner.

No, that's the spot where he aims his infrared thermometer.