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New large BGE thermo anyone have? Reviews?
Lit
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I really want to get the new larger XXL thermo for my xl since the factory one looks silly but the $60 is alot. They gave me a 15% off accessories card at Roswell hardware when I bought the MM but $45 is still alot. Anyone have this and what do you think of it? Is it worth it or just stick with the original?
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I've looked at it a couple of times, but I haven't pulled the trigger yet either. I hope someone who owns one will chime in, and tell us why we HAVE to have it.George Foreman? Who?Tim C. Panama City, Fl.Large, Minimax-soon
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Yeah I hope they do soon. I have to drive right by Roswell Hardware in a couple hours.
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You'll probably drive right by the store then when I mention that 15% off $60 yields $51 and not $45 ... or they gave you a 25% off card ... in which case I'm jealous as hell.
Sorry, cooking comes hard, but numbers come easy.
Washington, IL > Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max
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@Jeepster47 I was on my first cup of coffee and plus $45 sounds better. I'm sticking with $45 and not looking at the receipt.
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)George Foreman? Who?Tim C. Panama City, Fl.Large, Minimax-soon
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If it's a Tel-Tru like the others, then I would say its worth "$45", especially with it being Christmas and all that
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@Lit ... what is the diameter of the dial on the larger BGE thermometer? The "normal" dial is 2" in diameter.
Have you seen the Smokeware thermometer? It's has a 3" diameter dial and is much cheaper at $25.95. Don't know anything about it, nor have I seen it. Anybody have any input?
Washington, IL > Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max
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Think the BGE one is 3" as well. Just let the wife know we had another stop on our trip to drop her mom off at the airport. Got a bottle of champagne for tonight and she hasn't had a drink in 10 plus months so I'm pretty sure I could have the backwoods smoker I want show up at the front door and she still would be happy.
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Then forget the thermo. Get another bottle of champagne. And the Backwoods#1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February 2013 • #3 Mini May 2013A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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Jeepster47 said:@Lit ... what is the diameter of the dial on the larger BGE thermometer? The "normal" dial is 2" in diameter.
Have you seen the Smokeware thermometer? It's has a 3" diameter dial and is much cheaper at $25.95. Don't know anything about it, nor have I seen it. Anybody have any input?Will be testing the Smokeware thermo next week. Will post review. John
1 Large BGE, 1 Mini BGE, 1 Minimax BGE, Original wife and 3 dogs living in the heart of BBQ country in Round Rock Texas.
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Jeepster47 said:@Lit ... what is the diameter of the dial on the larger BGE thermometer? The "normal" dial is 2" in diameter.
Have you seen the Smokeware thermometer? It's has a 3" diameter dial and is much cheaper at $25.95. Don't know anything about it, nor have I seen it. Anybody have any input?Re-gasketing America one yard at a time. -
I picked one up at Dizzyfest to replace the older BGE brand thermo on my XL. I've only used it a few times, but really like I like that it is very visible from a good distance away.
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I have the oversized thermometers on all my Eggs, they are made by Thermoworks.Reliable equipment IMO.
-SMITTY
from SANTA CLARA, CA
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SMITTYtheSMOKER said:I have the oversized thermometers on all my Eggs, they are made by Thermoworks.Reliable equipment IMO.
#1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February 2013 • #3 Mini May 2013A happy BGE family in Houston, TX. -
Not sure about yours, but mine is made by tel-tru.
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Is there an appreciable qualitative difference between the BGE thermothingy and the Smokeware thermothingy?
I ask because I no longer have confidence in my original BGE gauge (long story) and need to replace it by mid/end of week.
TIA, @Anybody
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Sardonicus said:
why not just go directly to ThermoWorks? Who cares if it has a BGE logo? I replaced my 3 thermometers years ago before BGE woke up and started buying theirs from ThermoWorks! Back then they only ran $19 each.Re-gasketing America one yard at a time. -
I installed the Smokeware on my mini tonight before I cooked my chicken kabobs. It was calibrated correctly out of the box. Shorter probe and and larger dial for sure. Will post images tomorrow. The larger dial is bit close for the cap on the mini but it will fit. Should be no issue on larger BGE's. My thermoworks thermometer inserted the same distance agreed with the Smokeware temps.1 Large BGE, 1 Mini BGE, 1 Minimax BGE, Original wife and 3 dogs living in the heart of BBQ country in Round Rock Texas.
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caliking said:SMITTYtheSMOKER said:I have the oversized thermometers on all my Eggs, they are made by Thermoworks.Reliable equipment IMO.
-SMITTY
from SANTA CLARA, CA
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I have one of the new large ones. Made by Tel-Tru, 3" diameter and same temperature range as the smaller ones. Same functionality but easier to read.Southeast Florida - LBGE
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