Calibrating dome thermometer?

leemschu

i just got the egg yesterday was going to the first cook tonight. Do I need to calibrate the thermometer first or should it be close enough? If I need to how should I do it?

bgebrent

It's likely ok but best to calibrate.  Put probe in boiling H2O and it should read approx 212 degrees.

fljoemon

Couple of links:
http://www.biggreeneggic.com/calibrating-big-green-egg-dome-thermometer/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmqKlXOjGNo

leemschu

Thanks guys I'll get on it after work!

TexanOfTheNorth

Depends on what you're cooking really but, not a bad idea.

lousubcap

Dome thermo may be all you drive the BGE with. Gotta have confidence in the info. Calibrate and enjoy the cooks.

stemc33

No need to wait for the water to actually boil if you have a reliable thermometer from ThermoWorks. Just before simmer, check it against the thermo. Easier to calculate without subtracting for elevation. If your into exactness that is. Really doesn't matter if it's close. If it's off adjust the nut on the back. 

leemschu

I checked it with the boiling water.. Spot on! Very easy