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Tel-Tru Thermometer for the Mini?

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Judy Mayberry
Judy Mayberry Posts: 2,015
edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
The Naked Whiz says the temp-sensing end of this thermometer is to the groove 1-3/4" from the tip.

http://www.nakedwhiz.com/whichteltru.htm

The short Tel-Tru doesn't leave enough exposed to show correct temperatures. So instead of doing extra math every time I look I'm inclined to leave the old BGE impossible-to-read thermometer in place.

Any comments are appreciated.
Judy in San Diego
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  • transversalInactive
    transversalInactive Posts: 376
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    If I have one criticism of the egg, it's that they didn't offer a thermometer with a larger dial readable from a distance for this old newbie. It caused me to order a remote sensing thermometer which I hope to have tomorrow to solve that problem.
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    Judy, my 2.5" is off by 25°(too low) as compared with the 5" model inserted so that the notch was where it needs to be. I wrote to T-T and asked. Their reply...

    "Thank you for using Tel-Tru thermometers and providing details of your testing. I am happy to respond to your questions.

    1.) Yes, we can manufacture a 3" or 3.5" stem. We can offer both of these stem lengths with temperature range 200/1000F. I think you will see the 3.5" stem added soon to our website.

    2.) Yes, you can re-calibrate the 2.5" stem unit with the range 200/1000F to read 25 degrees higher. Before doing so, make sure that the 5" stem thermometer has been at the test point for 3 minutes. Also make sure the 2.5" stem is installed for 3 minutes at the same set temperature as the 5" stem unit before adjusting calibration.

    The 2.5" stem was offered after getting requests & orders for it from BGE mini owners who also confirmed that the thermometer was accurate. I am sorry to learn that you are showing different results."

    Wonder who reported that it was accurate?

    I haven't recalibrated yet.

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    Judy my Tel-Tru is closer to 3" than 2 1/2?
    We are cooking with fire out of doors: how close do we have to be?
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    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,110
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    I have the 2 1/2" as well and it works great in the Mini.
    The Walls on the Mini are not as thick...
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • Bobby-Q
    Bobby-Q Posts: 1,994
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    Call the store at 770-934-5300 and ask them for the tel tru Big Green Egg Thermometer. That will fix you up.
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