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Thermometer Calibration

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JohnnyO Posts: 5

July 2015 in EggHead Forum

Whoa, was this one off.

Just got my LBGE about 6 weeks ago, and have been loving it. Had recently picked up a maverick 735 (Bluetooth). Used it this past weekend and the temps on the maverick were way off from the thermometer on the dome.

Did a calibration tonight with a pot of boiling water (along with my brewing gear thermometers). The maverick was a degree low, at 211F. The dome thermometer was reading 235F at boiling.

Glad I checked!

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Legume Posts: 14,624

July 2015
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That'll make a cook take longer.

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SMITTYtheSMOKER Posts: 2,668

July 2015
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Always good to check.

-SMITTY

from SANTA CLARA, CA
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stemc33 Posts: 3,567

July 2015
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Better get a new one. I'll take the old one off your hands.

Steven
Mini Max with Woo stone combo, LBGE, iGrill 2, Plate Setter,
two cotton pot holders to handle PS
Banner, Wyoming
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DoubleEgger Posts: 17,180

July 2015
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Remember that the boiling point of water drops one degree for every 500ft above sea level.....

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JohnnyO Posts: 5

July 2015
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Thanks. I'd always wondered how high I was. Haha.

99.936 ft above sea level.

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nolaegghead Posts: 42,102

July 2015
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I'm 8 feet above sea level. Highest area in New Orleans! whoop whoop!

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stemc33 Posts: 3,567

July 2015
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nolaegghead said:

I'm 8 feet above sea level. Highest area in New Orleans! whoop whoop!

High and dry.

Steven
Mini Max with Woo stone combo, LBGE, iGrill 2, Plate Setter,
two cotton pot holders to handle PS
Banner, Wyoming
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DoubleEgger Posts: 17,180

July 2015
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stemc33 said:

nolaegghead said:

I'm 8 feet above sea level. Highest area in New Orleans! whoop whoop!

High and dry.

Until there's a 9' storm surge....

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