Replacement Thermometer for Dome

Hokiejacket

I think I need to replace the dome thermometer of my XL BGE. I'm looking for recommendations on whether I should get a another BGE thermometer or some other brand such as Tel Tru.

Thanks.

dboram

Don't know how old yours is, but it may be covered under the warranty at your dealer...mine was.  Also, pretty sure the BGE thermometers are Tel-Tru's.

Hokiejacket

Mine is 3 years old. Thanks for the input. 

Carolina Q

BGE uses TelTru now. They haven't always. Have you tried calibrating the one you have?

SoCalTim

Take a look at the thermometer for the XXL, you can order it thru your BGE dealer ... It's freakin humongous!

Hokiejacket

Hi Carolina. I did originally. I guess I should check again. 

tonkaegger

Suggestion: http://smokeware.com/collections/featured/products/smokeware-temperature-gauge

Hokiejacket

Thanks Tim and Tonkegger. 

Hokiejacket

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. My BGE thermometer is a Tel-Tru. I recalibrated today. Hoping for the best.

DaveRichardson

Get the big hokin' Tel Tru....  You'll be able to read it from the kitchen window!

SmokingTheHog

I just replaced mine with a Tel Tru and it works great!!!

Hokiejacket

Thanks to DaveRichardson & SmokingTheHog for your suggestions.

Carolina Q

DaveRichardson said:

Get the big hokin' Tel Tru....  You'll be able to read it from the kitchen window!

You don't need "big". Just rotate it so your target temp is at 12 o'clock. Even though you may not be able to read the numbers from a distance, you can still see whether or not the needle is pointing straight up.

mahenryak

Carolina Q said:

You don't need "big". Just rotate it so your target temp is at 12 o'clock. Even though you may not be able to read the numbers from a distance, you can still see whether or not the needle is pointing straight up.

That's a nice tip.  Also, FWIW I ordered my Tel-Tru from the following company with great results:

http://bbqbonanza.com/

luckyboy

My xl came with a real small thermometer. I hated it was to small, I bought a 3in. Diameter big egg thermometer and love it, it's a tru-tel.