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Fogged thermometer?

Genesis
Genesis Posts: 16
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Hey, 
   I am a new XL owner, 3 cooks into this.  I have noticed a fogged thermometer.  Is it normal to have some condensation under the glass?
thanks
Dave
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    It used to be commonplace, but I rarely hear of it since BGE switched to the TelTru. Pretty sure the dealer will cover it.

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

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • Killit_and_Grillit
    Killit_and_Grillit Posts: 4,326
    My first Large Egg was fine for years. I finally replaced it with a Smokeware one just because. 

    My second large I have only done 4 cooks with and it has a ton of moisture in it. I could get it warrantied but I'm just going to get another Smokeware thermometer. I think they look better and they are bigger and much easier to read. And they are only like $30. 

    "Brought to you by bourbon, bacon, and a series of questionable life decisions."

    South of Nashville, TN

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  • jeponline
    jeponline Posts: 290
    I believe there's a 1 year warranty on the thermometer. I had that problem after a couple months and my dealer replaced it on the spot. New one hasn't had an issue. 
    Large BGE
    Huntsville, AL
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  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,357
    I'll trade you your XL for my L straight up
    =======================================
    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
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • SmokingPiney
    SmokingPiney Posts: 2,282
    My thermo fogs from time to time, but it clears up when the weather dries out. 

    No biggie. 
    South Jersey Pine Barrens. XL BGE , Assassin 24, Weber Kettle, CharBroil gasser, AMNPS 
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 16,989
    Mine did once and I just tossed it in the BGE during cool down, below 300F, next time I used it it was clear.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Happened to me a month ago with a new MM.  Dealer exchanged for a new one.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • itzann
    itzann Posts: 35
    My new MM has had the moisture inside the thermometer as well. Of course it has rained non-stop here in Central Illinois..so maybe that has something to do with it. I will keep an eye on it once the weather dries out and see if the thermometer also dries out. 
    Normal, IL 
    Minimax
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