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iDevices iGrill2

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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 15,538
    edited October 2015
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    Dondgc said:
    Lit said:
    @pgprescott thanks looks interesting. Does anyone know if I need to buy an ambient probe or can I just use the ones that come within to monitor pit temp?
    Although I do not have one, I gave my friend who does a tip from this forum - to just shove one of the food probes through a lemon and set it on the grate for ambient.  He did and said it worked fine.
    Amazon calls up a metal clip for the probe too when you look at this thing; not to mention I could just use the clip that came with my Maverick.  
    Adding the price of an iThingie, and now an Apple Watch, to a $65 iGrill, well this is just like accessorizing a damn motorcycle!   :o=)
     
    EDIT:  oh yeah, sticking it through a lemon leaves you with a grilled lemon to squeeze onto your dinner, bonus!  
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  • jtcBoynton
    jtcBoynton Posts: 2,814
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    I use one of the probes that came with the iGrill2 to monitor dome temps.

    Southeast Florida - LBGE
    In cooking, often we implement steps for which we have no explanations other than ‘that’s what everybody else does’ or ‘that’s what I have been told.’  Dare to think for yourself.
     
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  • midwestsmoker
    midwestsmoker Posts: 448
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    jtcBoynton said:
    I use one of the probes that came with the iGrill2 to monitor dome temps.

    I use an ambient for that. Only difference is the ambient reacts quicker to temp changes and is rated for higher temp
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  • jtcBoynton
    jtcBoynton Posts: 2,814
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    I didn't purchase the optional ambient probe, so I use the meat probe. The temp range is the same for the two probes (max measurement of 572º, safe from damage up to 620º). I don't need quick readings for the dome thermometer so the meat probe works for me.  I will get one of the ambient probes one of these days.
    Southeast Florida - LBGE
    In cooking, often we implement steps for which we have no explanations other than ‘that’s what everybody else does’ or ‘that’s what I have been told.’  Dare to think for yourself.
     
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  • Lit
    Lit Posts: 9,053
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    I ordered an ambient I will test them side by side in the pit and report back any differences. 
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  • Lit
    Lit Posts: 9,053
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    I got mine. Haven't had a chance to test it in a smoker yet but the ambient and regular probes reacted almost exactly the same indoors. They stayed within a degree of each other. I can't say enough about the ease of use here it doesn't even come with instructions because it's so easy you don't need them. 
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  • jtcBoynton
    jtcBoynton Posts: 2,814
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    Are the probes the same diameter?  Will it fit in the egg's dome temp hole like the meat probe does?
    Southeast Florida - LBGE
    In cooking, often we implement steps for which we have no explanations other than ‘that’s what everybody else does’ or ‘that’s what I have been told.’  Dare to think for yourself.
     
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  • D1105
    D1105 Posts: 60
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    I just ordered this tonight and used the coupon code "BBQ25" to get $25 off.

    Derick
    Chicago
    LBGE
    MiniMax
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  • smokeyj
    smokeyj Posts: 340
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    I ordered one and my range for the blue tooth isn't very good once I go into my house. Loses connection about 70 feet away sitting on my kitchen window seal. 
    I called I grill and they said test outside and if I get around 150 ft outside the unit is good. Once you go indoors it's not the device if you connection no matter how far. 
    I knew I wouldn't get 150 ft indoors but I was hoping it would hit 60 to 70 feet. 
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  • Lit
    Lit Posts: 9,053
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    Mine worked indoors theough 3 walls but I was only around 40' away. My house is only 40" deep front to back so I would have to go on the other side of the house to lose connection.
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