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Advice/Product Link for Dome Thermometer

danv23
danv23 Posts: 964
edited January 2023 in EggHead Forum
Approx 2 years ago I replaced my dome thermometers (XL, L, S) with 3 inch face Smokeware thermometers. They now fog up, I have to tap them to get the actual temperature, etc.  They are now junk.  Can I please get some recommendations on Thermometers y'all have had success with and can recommend with a link to the product?

Thank you!

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 - Blaze 5 Burner
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,451
    I swear by the Tru-Tels I have had for years! They have stayed rock solid accurate all this time.
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,672
    The analog Tel-Tru thermo supplied with every BGE ia very reliable.  I have had to adjust one around 5*F once in the past decade or so.  Just go to the dealer or go direct to Tel-Tru to order.  Make sure you get the correct stem length.  
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,451
    edited January 2023
    And when you get it pitch that inside clip! Gravity will keep the thermometer from falling out and that way you can easily pull it out to check. No clip also prevents throwing it off if you accidentally bump the dial face.
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • OhioEgger
    OhioEgger Posts: 992
    Another vote for the Tel-Tru. Not the cheapest but they never seem to disappoint. Mine has been perfect for a good ten years now.
    Cincinnati, Ohio. Large BGE since 2011. Still learning.
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  • danv23
    danv23 Posts: 964
    RRP said:
    And when you get it pitch that inside clip! Gravity will keep the thermometer from falling out and that way you can easily pull it out to check. No clip also prevents throwing it off if you accidentally bump the dial face.
    I hadn't thought of doing that Ron, thank you!!! I always, "clipped" to the outside of the egg, but there is zero pain in the butt with no clip! Also, I'm happy gasket customer of yours. Thank you buddy!

    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 - Blaze 5 Burner
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  • danv23
    danv23 Posts: 964
    lousubcap said:
    The analog Tel-Tru thermo supplied with every BGE ia very reliable.  I have had to adjust one around 5*F once in the past decade or so.  Just go to the dealer or go direct to Tel-Tru to order.  Make sure you get the correct stem length.  
    Hey Lou, thank you for that!  Do you have any recommendations on the stem length for the XL, the Large, and the small please?

    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 - Blaze 5 Burner
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,672
    Here is the actual length for the LBGE (large face) and SBGE (road trip to dealer for XL): Stem length from calibration nut-LBGE 2 3/4". SBGE 3 1/4".  Those are not flipped.
    Pics here:


    That's all I've got.  Hope it's of use.

    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • danv23
    danv23 Posts: 964
    lousubcap said:
    Here is the actual length for the LBGE (large face) and SBGE (road trip to dealer for XL): Stem length from calibration nut-LBGE 2 3/4". SBGE 3 1/4".  Those are not flipped.
    Pics here:


    That's all I've got.  Hope it's of use.

    Very much so sir! Thank you very much!!

    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 - Blaze 5 Burner
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