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Meat thermometer recs

theeggcellentchef
theeggcellentchef Posts: 138
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I’ve been using the ThermoWorks smoke for several years now and it’s on its last leg. What’s everyone using for their meat thermometers nowadays. I’ve already got a javelin pro for instant read. 

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  • 6baluts
    6baluts Posts: 291
    - If you like the Thermoworks Smoke have you thought about staying with a Thermoworks product and getting the Smoke X series. Gives you two choices on the number of probes and if desired you can make it s non Wi-Fi PID controller with the addition of the Billows Fan. The associated standard remote with this unit is nice and has decent range.
    - I use the Tappecue Touch (Wi-Fi) as my go to thermometer. It can utilize both wired and wireless probes. If you desire you can make it a PID contoller by adding the cruise control option.
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  • 4TheGrillOfIt
    4TheGrillOfIt Posts: 741
    The Smoke is hard to beat.  However, for most of my cooks using a  leave-in probe, I usually grab the ThermoWorks Blue Dot or Dot.  Super convenient and the magnetic back makes it easy to stick on the side of the BGE handle.  
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  • jtcBoynton
    jtcBoynton Posts: 2,814
    What do you mean by “on its last legs”?  My experience is that digital thermometers either work or they don’t. What’s going wrong with yours?  
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    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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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    I have the same question as @jtcBoynton - what's wrong with it? If it's just the probes acting up those are readily replaced.
    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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  • theeggcellentchef
    theeggcellentchef Posts: 138
    Essentially I left it outside and water got into the inputs and insides so it’s inconsistent from an operational standpoint. 
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  • MaskedMarvel
    MaskedMarvel Posts: 3,208
    theeggcellentchef said:
    Essentially I left it outside and water got into the inputs and insides so it’s inconsistent from an operational standpoint. 
    I have experience with CS at thermoworks outside their usual obligation.  i was very satisfied. 


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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    theeggcellentchef said:
    Essentially I left it outside and water got into the inputs and insides so it’s inconsistent from an operational standpoint. 
    Sounds like it may still have some moisture in it. Set it in a window where it can get hit by the sun most of the day and let it ride for a couple or three weeks.
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  • bobroo
    bobroo Posts: 143
    Thermoworks is definitely a stand up company. They are a rare company that gives you more than you’ve bargained for.
    If it's brown, it's cook'in....If it's black, it's done ---my Grandfather     Medium BGE
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,943
    theeggcellentchef said:
    Essentially I left it outside and water got into the inputs and insides so it’s inconsistent from an operational standpoint. 
    have you tried sticking it in a tub of dry/uncooked rice for several days?

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  • danhoo
    danhoo Posts: 699
    edited March 2023


    I agree contacting TW support is a good suggestion. Their chat was especially helpful for me one time I needed it. 

    Otherwise,  I would take the smoke base apart and see if it could be dried out.
    Looks like four screws yet  I would contact TW support first. I'd hate to mess something up and then find out later they had a better option.

    I have a smoke, and a smoke X4. TBH, unless I need more than two probes or to run the billows, I tend to use the smoke. I've given original smokes to friends and family as gifts and they love them. 

    The main reason I bought the X4 was to run a billows, and I don't use the billows very often.

    current: | Large BGE |  Genesis 1000 | Genesis E330 | 22 inch Kettle | Weber Summit Kamado
    sold:| PitBoss pro 820 |  WSM 22 | 
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