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Thermometer has water in it.

Mark_B_Good
Mark_B_Good Posts: 1,609
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is this normal? It rained, yes, but I can't imagine this is good in the long run, has to cause some corrosion ... its literally inside the glass. 

I put it in my oven to dry it out, but I don't want to have to do that every time it rains.


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  • jtcBoynton
    jtcBoynton Posts: 2,814
    It happens. I opened one up to get it to dry completely. Some people recommend drilling a small drain hole in the side. I just try not to leave the thermometer out in the rain. 
    Southeast Florida - LBGE
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  • Lit
    Lit Posts: 9,053
    It will happen from temperature changes as well not just rain. Drilling a tiny hole does fix both issues.
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  • Mark_B_Good
    Mark_B_Good Posts: 1,609
    OK, so drill a hole in the side (which is about 1/4" thick) right at the bottom, not in the back right?
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1181402/condensation-in-thermometer-face

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
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  • Mark_B_Good
    Mark_B_Good Posts: 1,609
    Carolina Q said:
    https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1181402/condensation-in-thermometer-face

    Thanks, okay read through that. I'm getting the impression this should not have happened given I got my egg brand new only two months ago. The thermometer has never been dropped ... anyhow, maybe I'll drill the hole. There was a lot of water in it ... that wasn't condensation, it was rain physically getting in.
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  • Lit
    Lit Posts: 9,053
    Mark_B_Good said:
    Carolina Q said:
    https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1181402/condensation-in-thermometer-face

    Thanks, okay read through that. I'm getting the impression this should not have happened given I got my egg brand new only two months ago. The thermometer has never been dropped ... anyhow, maybe I'll drill the hole. There was a lot of water in it ... that wasn't condensation, it was rain physically getting in.
    Send the pic to your dealer you should get a new thermometer
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 33,586
    they have a seal in them, that is clearly leaking. i would send a pic to tel tru and explain that
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    Maybe a warranty replacement?

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 33,586
    scroll down to page 4 for a cutaway view


    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • Mark_B_Good
    Mark_B_Good Posts: 1,609
    Well, I drilled a hole in it, so I guess I can forget about the replacement warranty. Let's see how long this lasts ... I'm guessing I'm in for a new thermometer within a year.
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  • Mark_B_Good
    Mark_B_Good Posts: 1,609
    If I have to replace this ... I'm reading lots of issue with water penetration in Tel Tru ... not sure it's really all that good quality given the money over $50 ... I mean I don't mind spending $50 ... but not on junk.

    Is there a better quality dome temperature gauge I should get if I have to replace this?
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  • jtcBoynton
    jtcBoynton Posts: 2,814
    Use your favorite digital one. 

    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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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 33,586
    Mark_B_Good said:
    If I have to replace this ... I'm reading lots of issue with water penetration in Tel Tru ... not sure it's really all that good quality given the money over $50 ... I mean I don't mind spending $50 ... but not on junk.

    Is there a better quality dome temperature gauge I should get if I have to replace this?

    its the most reliable therm ive had, i ordered one thru tel tru yesterday for 25 bucks with free shipping. 2 inch dial, 3.5 inch probe, 200 to 1000f model. been cooking for years without a dome therm but broke down and bought one.
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • Mark_B_Good
    Mark_B_Good Posts: 1,609
    Well, I contacted my dealer ... seems they will replace ... will take a few weeks to get.
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  • xfire_ATX
    xfire_ATX Posts: 1,142
    Interesting.. now I need to watch my thermo.

    I upgraded from the small one on my BGE to a larger one, the small would get condensation but really so I could see it out the window easier.

    **Take it off after cooks
    -I leave mine out uncovered, doubt I'll take it off

    **Drill a hole
    -I'll have to ponder
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