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Kent8621
Kent8621 Posts: 843
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hey i am working on something with my buddy from jjgoerge and we need some temps from the bottom of the egg.  if anyone is doing a reverse sear in the next few days and has the egg ripping hot that can maybe measure it safely i would really appreciate it.

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  • jtcBoynton
    jtcBoynton Posts: 2,814
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    What do you mean by "from the bottom of the egg"?  Surface temp of the ceramic on the outside? Inside? below or above the fire? etc  
    Southeast Florida - LBGE
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  • Kent8621
    Kent8621 Posts: 843
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    the very bottom of the egg on the exterior of the ceramic.

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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 11,516
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    'jjgoerge' as in JJ George grill torch?

    I don't use KAB but I would think the bottom exterior may be hotter with KAB sans stock CI lump grate.


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  • Kent8621
    Kent8621 Posts: 843
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    Canugghead said:
    'jjgoerge' as in JJ George grill torch?
    Yeah that is correct he also makes tables and things.

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  • jtcBoynton
    jtcBoynton Posts: 2,814
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    Canugghead said:
    'jjgoerge' as in JJ George grill torch?

    I don't use KAB but I would think the bottom exterior may be hotter with KAB sans stock CI lump grate.


    True.  I would also expect the bottom to be hotter using the CI lump grate compared to the ceramic lump grate.

    Amount of ash in pit should also make a difference.

    Amount of charcoal in fire pit could also make a difference.

    Anyone taking temps should provide info on these variables.
    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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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,341
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    Really appreciate the clarity of language being pursued here.  Eliminate the variables to get the results.  Somehow I think this could be a protracted exercise.   The outcome to be subject to a few counter discussions.  ;)
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  • jtcBoynton
    jtcBoynton Posts: 2,814
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    Anyone have a good method for accurately measuring the surface temp of the bottom of the egg?  Not a lot of room to get a good angle for an IR temp gun. 
    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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  • Kent8621
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    i struggled with that last night.  then i remembered my multi meter has a thermocouple attachment and that is my plan this weekend for testing i got home from work to late last night.  if its not in a table i think it will be easier

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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 32,753
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    ive burnt wood under the egg with 400 internal to 850 internal dome temps. at 400 dome it was a long turkey cook indirect, i used to do alot of quick direct sears at 850 dome.(would ignites around 356 f but ignites at lower temps with repeated cycles of heat) you wont get accurate temps because indirect  setups seem to radiate more heat downward verse direct setups and the time for the bottom to soak up heat varies with different cooks.  no telling how hot a 1200 degree pizza cook gets, about 1200f dome temp is where it will hover with the bottom vent wide open and no daisy on top and no fan devices. 1200 dome will burn the bottom clean white
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  • Kent8621
    Kent8621 Posts: 843
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    anyone have a chance to check this over the weekend?

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    1882°F in the lump, indirect set up with a 15" stone. hope someday to bust the 2K mark......

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