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Broken dome thermo (AGAIN!!!)

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Black_Badger
Black_Badger Posts: 1,182
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Hello all,
I went out this morning to get my Egg fired up (smoking a small ham and a turkey breast) and noticed my dome thermo was way out of wack. We had some pretty cold weather in the last week so I thought it might need a calibration. When I removed the thermo from the dome I noticed the stem was bent and the thermo is no longer functional. CRAP!

Has anyone replaced their dome thermo with an aftermarket version that's a little more reliable or easier to read? If so please shoot me a link, looks like I'm in the market.

Cheers all and happy thanksgiving!

B_B
Finally back in the Badger State!

Middleton, WI
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,895
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    Just did! SmokeWare 3" dial and 3.25" stem.

    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,029
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    http://smokeware.com/products/smokeware-temperature-gauge

    3" dial. I've read others were happy with them
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • Jeepster47
    Jeepster47 Posts: 3,827
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    Either the new black faced one:
    http://smokeware.com/collections/grill-accessories/products/black-smokeware-temperature-gauge

    Or the old red/white/blue one:
    http://smokeware.com/collections/grill-accessories/products/smokeware-temperature-gauge

    I own both ... like the black face better for visibility.

    Add a wine cork to the stem, on the outside of the egg, to shorten the stem and alleviate some interference with the protein.  Also, don't install the clip on the stem ... it's not necessary.


    Washington, IL  >  Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max

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  • Black_Badger
    Black_Badger Posts: 1,182
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    You guys are awesome; thanks!
    B_B
    Finally back in the Badger State!

    Middleton, WI
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  • danv23
    danv23 Posts: 953
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    I put the clip on the stem on the outside of the egg.  Same as the cork method but this way I don't lose the dam clip.

    The Dude: This is a very complicated case, Maude. You know, a lotta ins, lotta outs, lotta what-have-you's. And, uh, lotta strands to keep in my head, man. Lotta strands in old Duder's head. Luckily I'm adhering to a pretty strict, uh, drug regimen to keep my mind, you know, limber.

    Walter Sobchak: Nihilists! *uck me. I mean, say what you want about the tenets of National Socialism, Dude, at least it's an ethos. 

    Cumming, GA

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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,895
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    danv23 said:
     but this way I don't lose the dam clip.
    Can't tell you how many of those clips I have thrown in the trash! Why are you afraid of losing it? Gravity keeps the thermometer in place and the clip just hinders removing it for calibration or not sticking it in the meat/bending it.
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • danv23
    danv23 Posts: 953
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    RRP said:
    danv23 said:
     but this way I don't lose the dam clip.
    Can't tell you how many of those clips I have thrown in the trash! Why are you afraid of losing it? Gravity keeps the thermometer in place and the clip just hinders removing it for calibration or not sticking it in the meat/bending it.

    The stem is rather long and hits the protein. I use the clips form time to time, one being when deep frying to hold the thermo in the oil.

    The Dude: This is a very complicated case, Maude. You know, a lotta ins, lotta outs, lotta what-have-you's. And, uh, lotta strands to keep in my head, man. Lotta strands in old Duder's head. Luckily I'm adhering to a pretty strict, uh, drug regimen to keep my mind, you know, limber.

    Walter Sobchak: Nihilists! *uck me. I mean, say what you want about the tenets of National Socialism, Dude, at least it's an ethos. 

    Cumming, GA

    Eggs - XL, L, Small

    Gasser - Weber Summit 6 Burner

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  • Jeepster47
    Jeepster47 Posts: 3,827
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    One forum member uses them as spacers for the drip pan.  Kiln posts work better though. CGS has various sizes in stock ... just not posted on their website yet.

    Washington, IL  >  Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max

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  • Cindysue
    Cindysue Posts: 22
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    How can you tell if your thermo is broken?

    My bird cooked so quick, i have to wonder....
    Los Gatos, Ca (Bay Area, Northern California)
    Lg. BGE
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,458
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    RRP said:
    danv23 said:
     but this way I don't lose the dam clip.
    Can't tell you how many of those clips I have thrown in the trash! Why are you afraid of losing it? Gravity keeps the thermometer in place and the clip just hinders removing it for calibration or not sticking it in the meat/bending it.
    The clip makes a great spacer for the drip pan. 

    @Cindysue put the stem in boiling water, should read 100* C. Adjust using the 5/8" nut on back. 
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  • Cindysue
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    theyolksonyou said:
    @Cindysue put the stem in boiling water, should read 100* C. Adjust using the 5/8" nut on back. 
    Thank you!
    Los Gatos, Ca (Bay Area, Northern California)
    Lg. BGE
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  • Beavercreek_Smoker
    Beavercreek_Smoker Posts: 105
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    I've never broke one. How do you break one and not know it? I've even spun mine when it was new and didn't realize how fast the temp climbs when vents wide open but it still works...
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  • Black_Badger
    Black_Badger Posts: 1,182
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    When I say 'broke' I mean 'bent the stem' in both instances. I actually believe this is a result of trying to take it out of the clip impatiently in both occurrences. From here on out I'm following @RRP s good advice and ditching the clip. I snagged a cork from dinner last night and will sub that when my new thermo arrives.
    Finally back in the Badger State!

    Middleton, WI
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,458
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    That clip makes a good spacer for the drip pan. Other than that, I have no use for it. 
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