Temp probe gunk

[Lee Morris]

I have wondered about this for a while, but I'm really curious now that I have a DigiQ controlling my pit...how much does the black build-up on the temp probes affect their performance? Should I be trying as hard as I can to clean it off?

 

[Tom Chips]

Easy Off oven cleaner will take anything off. Just spray it and let it sit for about an hour, in your sink. It should clean down to bare metal.

 

[Bryan S]

Just remember not to get water in where the wire goes into the probe. That will render the whole thing useless.