ThermoWorks Dual Channel Thermocouple Thermometer

Optiontrader · August 2012

Has anyone out there used this thermometer? If so, what are your thoughts? I'm told it is very heavy duty and very accurate. Also pricey which I don't mind, if it is as good as what I have heard and read.

10Driver · August 2012

I have several of the k type probes and the Mini handheld thermocouple. I plan on eventually getting the dual channel thermocouple as I'll be able to use all the probes I currently have. I like the mini because I can do this

That's the mini with the thermapen probe attached. But I definitely want the dual eventally as well. The tripod attachment is pretty cool.

10Driver · August 2012

Oh also the mini has a magnetic back so I can put it on the leg of my nest when the wire probe is in the egg. The only pain is it has a short timeout. Good for the battery but instead of being able to see it from the window I have to go out and turn it on each time.

Optiontrader · August 2012

Has it been reliable and accurate?

10Driver · August 2012

Yeah so far. It tested in boiling wter and matched temps on my thermapen. I haven't used the smokehouse probe yet. I'll be using it today though.

Optiontrader · August 2012

Thanks for the info. Looks like I might be making another investment for the good of the Egg.

schwaggy · August 2012

I bought the least expensive of their kits which includes the sensor on a crocodile clip and the regular smokehouse probe. It's very accurate with both probes, on either channel. However, it's slower at registering than you might expect being from ThermoWorks, but it gets the job done. I switch the probes around a bit during cooks since you can only set the alarm on one channel. Sometimes I want to monitor the grid temp for a while, then switch the A/B channels to use the alarm with the food probe. Used it about 20 hours total now and the original batteries are still strong, and I used the light a few times over the course of those hours.

chuff · August 2012

I have the dual channel. I bought the kit with a penetration probe and a clip on probe for the grate temp. It's terrific. Like everything from thermoworks it's very accurate and reads very quickly. The backlight comes in handy on overnight cooks. I'm very happy with it.

Optiontrader · August 2012

Thanks, guys for the info. I am looking for something that's accurate, durable, and customizable. It seems that this might be it. Do you think there would be much added value in purchasing the high temp. probes?

Deviledegger · January 26

I am using mine for a low and slow tonight. So far only used it once but I liked running the long cables from my grill in through my door so I could stay warm. Like so.

bethg212 · February 1

I have this thermometer and the mini, absolutely love it. I've done a few pork butts and turkey, it works great. I did get the high temp probes with the kit for future use. Now I just need test it with a brisket and I'll be good to go.

krames · May 14

Just out of curiosity, do the probe wires fit under the lid of the egg without leaking air? Or do you need to run the cable through the top vent or thermometer hole?

Do you think it is superior to the Maverick ET-732?

Thanks!

Kyle

Charlie tuna · May 14

From their spec sheet - what is the actual temperature rating of the probe? Thanks

Eggcelsior · May 14

Charlie tuna said:

From their spec sheet - what is the actual temperature rating of the probe? Thanks

-328 to 2372°F (-200 to 1300°C)

Charlie tuna · May 14

If that includes the wires, i'm getting in line for one!!

Skiddymarker · May 14

krames said:

Just out of curiosity, do the probe wires fit under the lid of the egg without leaking air? Or do you need to run the cable through the top vent or thermometer hole?

Do you think it is superior to the Maverick ET-732?

Thanks!

Kyle

@Krames run them between the dome and base, over a setter leg, just like the Mav. Assuming you have a top and bottom gasket, it will seal around the cables.

The 8060 is a great thermo that is three times the price of a Mav. Mine is bulletproof. It is not wireless meaning you have to be in where you can read it. used only in summer when we sit next to the egg. In winter, the maverick does the thermo duty as it is wireless.

krames · May 14

@skiddymarker Thanks!

The Naked Whiz · May 14

The wire on the high temperature probe will not survive those temperatures, but it is rare that you would expose it to those temperatures. I put the probe right down into the burning lump at around 2200 to 2300 degrees and eventually, the covering breaks down and comes off. However, as long as the two wires aren't touching, the probe still works.

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