The last couple of cooks (bristets and butts) I thought the WSM was running a little cool but the lid thermo said I was right on so I attributed it to the cold OAT and wind. I use a digital thermo for meat temp. Well I checked the lid thermo today (going to prep some chicken for tomorrow)and the thing was about 35 degrees off. The Taylor digital was right on. The meat did come out great but I'm sure it was because of the mass of the brisket and butt. Haven't done ribs in a while but I'm sure the misreading thermo would have messed them up as I never used the digital; just relied on the lid reading. To be sure I'll check accuracy more often. Also I'm heading over to Stogies camp and going all digital.
Thought it was running a little cool..
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What kind of thermometer had you been using in the lid? I mounted a commercial Trend thermometer in the lids of my 2 WSM's. They work great. They cost more since they are commercial-grade thrmometers at about $35 a piece, but as the 'ol saying goes... "You get what you pay for".
I opted for the 4" stem instead of the 6" so that it wouldn't touch the meat. Turkeys, Prime Rib Roasts, and large Pork Butts might stick up high enough to touch the 6" stem. I mounted mine on the opposite side of the top vent in the lid, almost exactly at the same spot where the vent is, but on the other side.
I bought my 2 model 33 Trend thermometers online from Allied Kenco. If you order any thermometers, make sure that you test them in boiling water when you get them to make sure they are on the money. I sent one of mine back to Allied Kenco because it was off by 8 degrees, and they happily sent me another that worked great like the 2nd one.
I wouldn't trust any of those el cheapo thermometers that you find in the lawn & garden sections at Wal-Mart, etc.
I opted for the 4" stem instead of the 6" so that it wouldn't touch the meat. Turkeys, Prime Rib Roasts, and large Pork Butts might stick up high enough to touch the 6" stem. I mounted mine on the opposite side of the top vent in the lid, almost exactly at the same spot where the vent is, but on the other side.
I bought my 2 model 33 Trend thermometers online from Allied Kenco. If you order any thermometers, make sure that you test them in boiling water when you get them to make sure they are on the money. I sent one of mine back to Allied Kenco because it was off by 8 degrees, and they happily sent me another that worked great like the 2nd one.
I wouldn't trust any of those el cheapo thermometers that you find in the lawn & garden sections at Wal-Mart, etc.
Jim Minion
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All thermometers need to be checked, no matter what they cost, it can be off. If you can find one that is adjustable that's a plus.
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Trend makes a model 30 (I think that's the #), that can be calibrated. I was told they are alot more expensive, but I'm not sure exactly how much they cost.
I asked the people at Trend (Wika) company about turning the nut behind the dial to adjust thermometers, and they said "DO NOT DO THIS". I was curious because some people said you can do this. I was afraid to try it because I might damage the thermometer. They said I would have messed it up for sure.
Maybe some brands of thermometers it is ok to do this, I am not going to try though...lol.
I asked the people at Trend (Wika) company about turning the nut behind the dial to adjust thermometers, and they said "DO NOT DO THIS". I was curious because some people said you can do this. I was afraid to try it because I might damage the thermometer. They said I would have messed it up for sure.
Maybe some brands of thermometers it is ok to do this, I am not going to try though...lol.
Rocky, It was a Pyrex. Can't remember the exact cost but I believe between $10-$15. You're right; you get what you pay for although this thermo was accurate for about a year. I know about the Trends; I may get one but I think I'm going to try the all digital route for a while. I think I will miss the ability to quick glance the lid tho.
Jim, I agree, I'm going to be checking the calibs a lot more often.
Jim, I agree, I'm going to be checking the calibs a lot more often.
Brian Trommater
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Ran into the same problem with my remote check. One of the probes is reading about 40 degrees off. Wish I knew where to get a replacement probe for it at a reasonable price. The probes for the polders won't work with it.
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Brian do a search on Google, you might find what you are looking for.
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Brian Trommater:
[qb]Ran into the same problem with my remote check. One of the probes is reading about 40 degrees off. Wish I knew where to get a replacement probe for it at a reasonable price. The probes for the polders won't work with it.[/qb] <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>You can order replacement Remote Check and RediCheck probes direct from the manufacturer, Maverick Industries, in Edison, New Jersey. They are something like $12 plus shipping.
The replacement probes are much heavier duty and much less likely to burn up than the standard RediCheck or Polder probes. I think they are now rated to 500 degrees or so.
Being 40 degrees off probably means that the probe was exposed to 400 degree temps and burned up. It's really easy to do.
[qb]Ran into the same problem with my remote check. One of the probes is reading about 40 degrees off. Wish I knew where to get a replacement probe for it at a reasonable price. The probes for the polders won't work with it.[/qb] <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>You can order replacement Remote Check and RediCheck probes direct from the manufacturer, Maverick Industries, in Edison, New Jersey. They are something like $12 plus shipping.
The replacement probes are much heavier duty and much less likely to burn up than the standard RediCheck or Polder probes. I think they are now rated to 500 degrees or so.
Being 40 degrees off probably means that the probe was exposed to 400 degree temps and burned up. It's really easy to do.
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