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Smokeware thermometers

Gravytrain84
Gravytrain84 Posts: 322
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what's the boards general opinion of these thermometers? My tel tru needs re calibration way too often so I'm thinking of giving this one a Shot. I also like the bigger diameter on the smokewares. 
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  • tikigriller
    tikigriller Posts: 1,389
    Love mine. Easy to read. Never needs calibration until it needs to be replaced. Some think that is a good thing, some think otherwise. I can see both sides of that opinion for sure!

    the larger size though is awesome and I never have a need to know the temp above 700. 

    @stlcharcoal helped me grab mine and many other toys as well!!  
    Just bought an Egg?  Here is what you get to look forward to now:

    Plate Setter, FlameBoss 200, Spider, PSWOO-CI, Additional Rig Shelf for dome cooking, Thermapen, iGrill2, Cast Iron, Blackstone, Cooking Accessories for the Blackstone, Cover for the Egg and the Blackstone, shopping for Rub like a fine wine or IPA, and a new fascination with lump and what brand is the best-all to be debated every Friday Night.  Next desires-Joetisceriie, Adjustable Rig, Grillmates, table and more eggs

    Livermore, California
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  • blasting
    blasting Posts: 6,262

    I have the big black faced one.  Very accurate, easy to read, and looks good.

    Phoenix 
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    edited November 2016
    I had a couple of the first generation thermometers from Smokeware.
    They were better than the stock BGE at the time. Then BGE upgraded and started using tel tru. They are great but I still liked the larger dial on the Smokeware. Last week I got a couple of the new Smokeware temps. They are real nice. Much better than my older Smokeware guages.They feel very well made and solid. I have the white background multicolor models. I have no idea who makes them for Smokeware but I'm very happy with the quality. They were all set perfect out of the box when I tested them.

    http://smokeware.com/collections/grill-accessories/products/smokeware-temperature-gauge

    Might order a black dial model as well next time. Very cool looking...
    I have seen a few others post photos recently of the black dial. But I stuck with the white for now.


    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    edited November 2016
    They get good reviews, as does the Smokeware guy who sells them. I'm quite happy with my Tel-Tru from before BGE started using them. Dunno if the BGE version is the same or not. The diameter isn't particularly important - just turn your target temp straight up. You can see it from a long way off.

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

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • kwdickert
    kwdickert Posts: 308
    Had issues with an old stock one. New one (black face) is working great!
    Memphis TN - Large Green Egg
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  • smbishop
    smbishop Posts: 3,062
    Have two with the black face.  Love the large dial, they work and look great!
    Southlake, TX and Cowhouse Creek - King, TX.  2 Large, 1 Small and a lot of Eggcessories.
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  • Star_TrEGG
    Star_TrEGG Posts: 111
    Photo Egg said:
    I had a couple of the first generation thermometers from Smokeware.
    They were better than the stock BGE at the time. Then BGE upgraded and started using tel tru. They are great but I still liked the larger dial on the Smokeware. Last week I got a couple of the new Smokeware temps. They are real nice. Much better than my older Smokeware guages.They feel very well made and solid. I have the white background multicolor models. I have no idea who makes them for Smokeware but I'm very happy with the quality. They were all set perfect out of the box when I tested them.

    http://smokeware.com/collections/grill-accessories/products/smokeware-temperature-gauge

    Might order a black dial model as well next time. Very cool looking...
    I have seen a few others post photos recently of the black dial. But I stuck with the white for now.


    @Photo Egg I also have the large Smokeware temp gauge with the white dial and multicolor cooking ranges.  Some Eggheads have posted photos of their Smokeware black dial temp gauge and I may just get it if they ever go on sale.
    BGE Large, MiniMax & Mini; Weber Summit Charcoal Grilling Center, Weber Smokey Mountain 18.5" & E-310 natural gas; CyberQ Cloud; Flame Boss 200; ThermoWorks Smoke & Thermopen Mk4
    Washington, DC Metro Area
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  • JohnnyTarheel
    JohnnyTarheel Posts: 6,629
    I have the black dial face Smokeware.  It's great to see at a distance and stays calibrated. Looks cool too!!
    Charlotte, NC - Large BGE 2014, Maverick ET 733, Thermopen, Nest, Platesetter, Woo2 and Extender w/Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Pizza Stone, SS Smokeware Cap, Blackstone 36"
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,491
    I had the old one with the mispelled BBQ. I tossed it as it wouldn't hold temp.
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  • MJG
    MJG Posts: 619
    I love mine. Looks a bit large as compared to the stock one (a bit Flavor Flav like) but my old eyes can see it perfectly from my perch on the deck. It did need calibrating out of the box but good so far. 
    Large Big Green Egg in a nest. North Shore of Boston.
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  • Gravytrain84
    Gravytrain84 Posts: 322
    MJG said:
    I love mine. Looks a bit large as compared to the stock one (a bit Flavor Flav like) but my old eyes can see it perfectly from my perch on the deck. It did need calibrating out of the box but good so far. 
    I thought they were unable to be calibrated 
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  • Meeeshigan22
    Meeeshigan22 Posts: 308
    Mines been perfect, love it.
    Highland, MI

    L BGE, Primo, and a KJ Jr
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  • YEMTrey
    YEMTrey Posts: 6,839
    I bought one of the black 3" Smokeware thermo.  The one that can't be calibrated.  It was off out of the box.  I went back to my old BGE thermo.
    Steve 
    XL, Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone in Cincinnati, Ohio
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  • EggHeadinFlorida
    EggHeadinFlorida Posts: 892
    YEMTrey said:
    I bought one of the black 3" Smokeware thermo.  The one that can't be calibrated.  It was off out of the box.  I went back to my old BGE thermo.

    I need a new thermo and everyone is talking about Smokewares. Like you said, cant calibrate it and there is NO warranty info on their website about them,
    XL bge, Mini max & 36 BS Griddle.
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 22,105
    Smokeware offers 2 versions.  A calibrateable one and a non-calibrateable one.

    Truthfully, no thermos for the egg are calibrateable.  You can just reset the zero.

    With that said, I prefer the non-calibrateable ones.  I have a few of each.  I have purposefully abused them.  Going nuclear, then dropping in the snow, then back in the Egg.  They are still going strong.

    Also, Smokeware stands behind their products 110%.  They are a stand-up company.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • abpgwolf
    abpgwolf Posts: 567
    I have one of the black non calibrate able ones. I really like it.  

    Lititz, PA – XL BGE

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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    edited November 2016
    Easy to read and see with just a small security light at night. Pork Butt on now.

    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,388
    Thanks for asking this.  I bent a couple of my egg dome thermos from storing too many items in them and am looking at getting some of the these. Great feedback everyone!
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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP PitBoss Navigator 850G 11/25
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,388
    How can you tell if you have one that is calibrate able?  It doesn't say anything either way on the box.
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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP PitBoss Navigator 850G 11/25
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 22,105
    thetrim said:
    How can you tell if you have one that is calibrate able?  It doesn't say anything either way on the box.
    Has to do with the nut on the back.  I believe the calibrateable  (re-zeroable) one is thicker nut.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • Gravytrain84
    Gravytrain84 Posts: 322
    Thanks for the feedback, fellas! Egg on!
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