Recommendation for replacement dome thermometer?

Sea2Ski

After 7 years, my current dome thermometer has become unreliable.  Water worked its way in and rust inside it is making it "jumpy" and misread the actual temperature without tapping it, not to mention sometimes it is unreadable due to the moisture inside.  So I need a new one.  
Is there a current favorite accurate, reliable and even adjustable replacement for my OEM dome thermometer?
Thinking I might be able to score a deal on cyber Monday...

bgebrent

Here ya go brother.

https://smokeware.com/collections/temperature-gauge

fishlessman

teltru, i like the higher temp reading option 200 to 1000f

https://www.teltru.com/s-136-big-green-egg-primo-komodo-grill-dome-or-other-kamado-style-replacement-thermometer.aspx

smbishop

I agree with @fishlessman Ordered the Smokeware and it was 20 degrees off, they replaced them, but still off, and non adjustable...

bgebrent

Didn't know smokewares weren't adjustable.  That would lead me Teltru.  Was just passing along a cyber deal. 

tarheelmatt

bgebrent said:

Didn't know smokewares weren't adjustable.  That would lead me Teltru.  Was just passing along a cyber deal. 

Get your crap straight man. 

Sea2Ski

smbishop said:

I agree with @fishlessman Ordered the Smokeware and it was 20 degrees off, they replaced them, but still off, and non adjustable...

@smbishop how long ago was that out of curiosity? According to the description on one, and the review on another, they state you can calibrate them. Maybe they modified them now?
I was going to get the  multi-colored black faced one (that is the one that has the review stating that it can be calibrated.) But if that is not true - then I am going to go with the Tel-Tru

lousubcap

I have the BGE tel-tru (upgraded the original on the LBGE-although the orig is still quite accurate) on both and they are rock steady.  I'm guessing your original is not a tel-tru thermo ( mine wasn't).  I would go with the tel-tru unless you want the add-ons with the color scheme etc of the smokeware.  I can't comment on the smokeware calibration deal as I have read "you can and you can't" although in fairness I think now you can.  FWIW-

nolaegghead

My thermometer on my large has been broken for the past 5 months.  I don't really miss it. 

Sea2Ski

Thanks @lousubcap
I went to amazon to read reviews on the one I wanted. The seller responded to the calibration question: 
"This particular model cannot be adjusted. It comes pre-calibrated from the manufacturer. We do sell a new model that is adjustable."
So on their page, the one that can be calibrated has it in the description.

JRWhitee

tarheelmatt said:

bgebrent said:

Didn't know smokewares weren't adjustable.  That would lead me Teltru.  Was just passing along a cyber deal. 

Get your crap straight man. 

The site says they are adjustable.

DoubleEgger

There was a time that Smokeware went from adjustable to fixed. Don’t know if they swapped back or offer both. 

I’d just stick with Tel Tru. 

tarheelmatt

JRWhitee said:

tarheelmatt said:

bgebrent said:

Didn't know smokewares weren't adjustable.  That would lead me Teltru.  Was just passing along a cyber deal. 

Get your crap straight man. 

The site says they are adjustable.

The new models do, now, but didn't at one time.  I looked at them too and noticed it said they were adjustable.  

Brent still needs to get his act straight.  Anyone that don't know what Thanksgiving sushi might as well be from Kentucky.  

smbishop

Sea2Ski said:

smbishop said:

I agree with @fishlessman Ordered the Smokeware and it was 20 degrees off, they replaced them, but still off, and non adjustable...

@smbishop how long ago was that out of curiosity? According to the description on one, and the review on another, they state you can calibrate them. Maybe they modified them now?
I was going to get the  multi-colored black faced one (that is the one that has the review stating that it can be calibrated.) But if that is not true - then I am going to go with the Tel-Tru

I bought two, probably over a year ago.  As you stated, it looks they now offer one that can be calibrated.  I like the larger dial, which is why I bought them.  Might have to check them out again.  Thanks!

stlcharcoal

Smokeware.  Made in the US  and adjustable.

JRWhitee

I just ordered one, thank Brent.

bgebrent

stlcharcoal said:

Smokeware.  Made in the US  and adjustable.

Thanks for the clarification Jonathan.

jtcBoynton

Use the probe from your trusted digital thermometer.

MaskedMarvel

I keep breaking my thermometers...  I just use the maverick now...

fishlessman

nolaegghead said:

My thermometer on my large has been broken for the past 5 months.  I don't really miss it. 

i launched mine into the lake shoveling snow one year, was maybe a year later when i got around to replacing it. pretty easy to look at the vents, touch the dome and know youre searing/roasting/lowandslow by just touching it. for some reason theres an ocd problem that thrives with eggers

chuckytheegghead

Tel-Tru

YukonRon

Not to pile on, but I like the Tel-Tru. Seems to work all the time and each time I have tested it, it was bingo.

kl8ton

I had an uncalibrateable (new word) Smokeware that was out of calibration.  They replaced it with a model that can be calibrated.  Every time I check it (every 3-4 montsh) it needs adjustment.  Before the turkey cook, it was reading 180 in boiling water.

Salmonegg

What's the preferred stem length on the TelTrus?

fishlessman

Salmonegg said:

What's the preferred stem length on the TelTrus?

i prefer the 2.5 but in the egg it reads a little over 10 percent low. this doesnt bother me, easy math. the 3.5 stem is probably the best option both in length and being accurate enough, the 5 inch stem is too long

RRP

fishlessman said:

Salmonegg said:

What's the preferred stem length on the TelTrus?

i prefer the 2.5 but in the egg it reads a little over 10 percent low. this doesnt bother me, easy math. the 3.5 stem is probably the best option both in length and being accurate enough, the 5 inch stem is too long

While I agree with you @fishlessman about the 200º to 1,000º I disagree on the 5". That's what I use on 3 of mine and have yet to bend a probe in like 12 years! I do use a 1/2" toy wheel spacer outside so inside the egg is probably 3" or so which isn't a big deal. 

fishlessman

RRP said:

fishlessman said:

Salmonegg said:

What's the preferred stem length on the TelTrus?

i prefer the 2.5 but in the egg it reads a little over 10 percent low. this doesnt bother me, easy math. the 3.5 stem is probably the best option both in length and being accurate enough, the 5 inch stem is too long

While I agree with you @fishlessman about the 200º to 1,000º I disagree on the 5". That's what I use on 3 of mine and have yet to bend a probe in like 12 years! I do use a 1/2" toy wheel spacer outside so inside the egg is probably 3" or so which isn't a big deal. 

i have bent just about every therm ive owned i used to put the clip on the outside and still bent them.  the 2.5 is more booze friendly at late midnight cooks

Ladeback69

jtcBoynton said:

Use the probe from your trusted digital thermometer.

This looks better then putting it on the grate which what I normally do for long slow cooks.  I just use my normal gauge to get me in the ball park of where I want to cook when grilling, then it doesn't mater.

I may have to try this.

SSQUAL612

kl8ton said:

I had an uncalibrateable (new word) Smokeware that was out of calibration.  They replaced it with a model that can be calibrated.  Every time I check it (every 3-4 montsh) it needs adjustment.  Before the turkey cook, it was reading 180 in boiling water.

I don’t trust the smokeware...the one I have is calibrateable, but every time I check it needs adjusting so I lost confidence in it. 

jtcBoynton

Ladeback69 said:

jtcBoynton said:

Use the probe from your trusted digital thermometer.

This looks better then putting it on the grate which what I normally do for long slow cooks.  I just use my normal gauge to get me in the ball park of where I want to cook when grilling, then it doesn't mater.

I may have to try this.

Only issue is the diameter of the probe.  Some brands will fit and some will not (fyi, that's an iGrill probe).

RRP

jtcBoynton said:

Ladeback69 said:

jtcBoynton said:

Use the probe from your trusted digital thermometer.

This looks better then putting it on the grate which what I normally do for long slow cooks.  I just use my normal gauge to get me in the ball park of where I want to cook when grilling, then it doesn't mater.

I may have to try this.

Only issue is the diameter of the probe.  Some brands will fit and some will not (fyi, that's an iGrill probe).

Not wanting to sound like a smarty@ss but don't let the possible smaller diameter hold you back! The pre-drilled hole in a BGE can EASILY be enlarged!