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BGE Temp Gage

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edited November -0001 in EggHead Forum
My BGE came with a temp gage that goes to 750 degrees. I would like to have one that goes higher so that I can tell exactly how hot the Egg is getting. The needle on the temp gage I have pegs out way past the 750 degree mark and I'm only guessing how hot it is. Does anyone out there know where I might purchase a temp gage that fits the BGE that goes higher than 750?[p]Thanks.
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  • Sundown
    Sundown Posts: 2,980
    Jimmy Stiglets,
    I'm sure someone will be able to tell you if there's something out there. My question is, why? Once you get over the fact the temp will wrap around the gauge you'll only need to keep track of the 400º and down range. I think a long time ago someone posted they had measured 1500º. My guess is it will be expensive. Good Luck.

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  • The Naked Whiz
    The Naked Whiz Posts: 7,777
    Jimmy Stiglets,
    Check out Tel-Tru thermometers. They have a model which goes to 1000 degrees, although it is only rated for intermittent use above 800. You may wish to read this:[p][li]Which Tel-Tru To Buy[p]before deciding on the 5" stem or the 2.5" stem.[p]TNW
    The Naked Whiz
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  • The Naked Whiz
    The Naked Whiz Posts: 7,777
    Sundown,
    This may not be true of all thermometers, but Tel-Tru cautions against using thermometers above the printed limit on the dial because it can affect their calibration and damage them.[p]TNW
    The Naked Whiz
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  • Unknown
    Unknown
    I have, in fact, observed the loss of calibration on my BGE thermometer when I let the temp peg out the needle.
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  • stike
    stike Posts: 15,597
    Jimmy Stiglets,
    above 550-600, you are really searing.
    the egg may say 900, but the steak is being seared by much hotter infrared temps.[p]using the stock thermometer above roasting temps only really gives you an indication of how raging the fire is, because "800" doesn't mean anything to a steak five inches from hell.
    ed egli avea del cul fatto trombetta -Dante
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  • stike
    stike Posts: 15,597
    funny thing... the chicks in college always said that being with stike was like being "five inches from hell"[p]dunno what they meant, tho
    ed egli avea del cul fatto trombetta -Dante
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  • ronbeaux
    ronbeaux Posts: 988
    The Naked Whiz,
    That's a fact. There is basically a spring inside that expands when heat is applied. We all know what happens to a spring that gets stretched too far. It may never be accurate again. Plus they are most accurate between 1/3 to 2/3 of the total scale. Most industries use thermocouples for accurate readings above 750F which work by changing resistance and converting to temperature. Very expensive and need calibrating with specialized equipment.[p]OK I'll stop
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