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Replacement Thermometer

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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,453
    Nothing against SmokeWare, but if you are leaning toward Tel-Tru I'd buy the 200 to 1,000º one directly from Tel-Tru. That one you are considering tops out at 500º meaning if he goes much over he risks warping it. Here's the link.
    http://www.teltru.com/s-136-big-green-egg-primo-komodo-grill-dome-or-other-kamado-style-replacement-thermometer.aspx
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • stonewh
    stonewh Posts: 169
    Ahh, thank you sir.
    Birmingham, AL
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    Don't get the Firecraft one. Description says... "- 1/2in NPT (install into 7/8in drill hole)". That's not suitable for an egg. Also, that model cannot be calibrated.

    I have been happy with my 200-1000° TelTru. Bought it direct from TT before BGE started using them. $22.55
    http://www.teltru.com/s-136-big-green-egg-primo-komodo-grill-dome-or-other-kamado-style-replacement-thermometer.aspx

    I've read of a couple of guys on here who seem to like the Smokeware. No experience with it myself.

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

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,672
    edited June 2016
    I prefer the Smokeware 3" blackface.  Easy to read, no issues with out of cal, and great customer service.

    @Jeepster47 gave me one to try, now I have them on all of my eggs.  I wrapped the thermo on a clean burn and it stayed in cal.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • Fred19Flintstone
    Fred19Flintstone Posts: 8,174
    I just bought a 3" black one from Smokeware.  They're easier to read after enjoying some adult beverages.
    Flint, Michigan
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  • jtcBoynton
    jtcBoynton Posts: 2,814
    A 500º max is a bit limiting for egg use.  The 1000º Teltru is fine if you will be doing high heat pizzas, but it hard to read at lower temps (min of 200º) - marks are real close together.  

    Make sure it can be calibrated.

    Waterproof/resistant is good.



    Bigger dial face is nice for those of us with older eyesight.



    You can always go digital.


    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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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    jtcBoynton said:

    Bigger dial face is nice for those of us with older eyesight.
    I have "older eyesight" :), but have no problem with the smaller dial. Just rotate the thing so the target temp is at 12 o'clock. At a glance, even from quite a distance, you can tell if you are on target.

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

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • ChokeOnSmoke
    ChokeOnSmoke Posts: 1,942
    Love my Tel-Tru...

    Packerland, Wisconsin

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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,166
    My one year old Smokeware crapped out after running it too hot. It's in the trash and I surely won't be buying another. I've had no issues when I wrapped the Tel Tru. 
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  • blasting
    blasting Posts: 6,262
    Love my black faced smokeware.  Easy to read, dead accurate, and looks very sharp
    Phoenix 
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  • kwdickert
    kwdickert Posts: 308
    Every teltru i've had either crapped out or fogged. The smokeware is holding strong and looks great. DONT WRAP YOUR THERMOMETER...
    Memphis TN - Large Green Egg
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,453
    kwdickert said:
    Every teltru i've had either crapped out or fogged. The smokeware is holding strong and looks great. DONT WRAP YOUR THERMOMETER...
    You must have hit the lemon lotto with Tel-Tru as I have used 3 of them for 12 years now with not a single issue.
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • bgeaddikt
    bgeaddikt Posts: 503
    So many mixed reviews, what shall i choose?? Anybody have the link for bigger Tel-Tru?
    Austin, Tx
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,453
    bgeaddikt said:
    So many mixed reviews, what shall i choose?? Anybody have the link for bigger Tel-Tru?
    bigger? you mean dial face? Or if you meant higher reading to 1,000º then check my post from this morning.
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • bgeaddikt
    bgeaddikt Posts: 503
    Dial face, excuse my childish reply.
    Austin, Tx
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,453
    bgeaddikt said:
    Dial face, excuse my childish reply.
    Then the 2.5" blackface SmokeWare is right for you!
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,166
    kwdickert said:
    Every teltru i've had either crapped out or fogged. The smokeware is holding strong and looks great. DONT WRAP YOUR THERMOMETER...
    Of course, but sh!t happens...
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,672
    RRP said:
    kwdickert said:
    Every teltru i've had either crapped out or fogged. The smokeware is holding strong and looks great. DONT WRAP YOUR THERMOMETER...
    You must have hit the lemon lotto with Tel-Tru as I have used 3 of them for 12 years now with not a single issue.
    I hit the lemon lottery 3 times with Tel-Tru then.  All three fogged and had to rezero multiple times.

    With the demo Smokeware I had I wrapped during clean burn, then pulled and immediately put it in the snow.  Not recommended, but it has kept chugging along.  No rezero or anything.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • Jeepster47
    Jeepster47 Posts: 3,827
    RRP said:
    bgeaddikt said:
    Dial face, excuse my childish reply.
    Then the 2.5" blackface SmokeWare is right for you!
    @RRP ... It's a 3" dial Ron.

    Washington, IL  >  Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max

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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,453
    Jeepster47 said:
    RRP said:
    bgeaddikt said:
    Dial face, excuse my childish reply.
    Then the 2.5" blackface SmokeWare is right for you!
    @RRP ... It's a 3" dial Ron.
    Metal edge to edge yes it is 3" but the exposed glass face is the 2.5 I measured quickly, but I see now it is more like 2 9/16. What 1/16" of an inch difference amongst us non-engineer type is no great shakes. =)
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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