Let's Talk Thermometers!

[Zeeman]

What is the namebrand of the best one testing temps of meats while BBQ'in? Why? :?:

[BBQ101]

For your pit Ashcroft all the way!!! :wink: Just ask DirtyRon he will tell ya.

[gatorpit]

When customers want to upgrade/change gauges from our standard Gator Pit one's, it is Ashcroft they request. Little more industrial and have made a name for accuracy and longevity over the years. But like everything else that is Great, you will pay for them. Around $50 to $60 bucks per gauge (stainless steel, 2.5" stem, 3" white dial up to around 550 degrees). Recently, I pulled my gauges out of my TL and inserted AC to check my gauges and the temps were exactly the same on the AC as my gauges. In reality, are AC's better? I would say better over most you would find at a retail store for around $20.

My .02's worth.

[Zeeman]

Rich,
Not worried about the one used in pits, I was asking about the ones used to measure temp of meats, unless they are the same.

Zee

[gatorpit]

Thermopen. Thermopen. Thermopen. Go for it. BBQDoug brought one to my shop when I was cooking 24 whole chickens and Damn, it was nice checking meat temp. Ritch

[Boo's Que]

Has Maverick came out with there new design yet? I understood it was going to work up to a 300 ft distance and the probes were to have a 6 ft wire. Anyone know anything?
Mike

[bigwheel]

Well I sure like your toon and the best gauge come from Walmart. Its about 4.99 and reads instant. Big dial to help old blind guys plust the point end is ideal for seeing if things pass the poke test. Thats all you need. Pit temp do just fine to lay your hand on there. If you cant keep it on there long..its too hot. Otherwise it be ok. 3 seconds be about 250. 1 second be hotter than that etc.

bigwheel

[Dirty Ron]

Rich buddy, hate to make this public, but your stock thermos were 18 degrees off

[gatorpit]

DR, that had to be your eyeballs. You been drinking while cooking again. Don't lie. I have photos of you and Woodman and those weren't soda cans your hands. :shock: :lol:

BigWheel is right on with the touch check. Do that myself. Put my hand on the lid and if I have to pull off about 5 secs she is running around 225 degrees.

[Zeeman]

DR, that had to be your eyeballs. You been drinking while cooking again. Don't lie. I have photos of you and Woodman and those weren't soda cans your hands. :shock: :lol:

BigWheel is right on with the touch check. Do that myself. Put my hand on the lid and if I have to pull off about 5 secs she is running around 225 degrees.

I remember those days! Still got my hand print on my old pit.....TO HOT!!!

[Grumpy Gator]

I agree with Ritch about the Thermapen. I really like mine. I managed to pick up a second one on eBay for $30 including shipping. Only problem is it reads in degrees Centigrade. I just made up a little conversion chart and laminated it for a cheat sheet.

[Buckeye]

I agree with Ritch about the Thermapen. I really like mine. I managed to pick up a second one on eBay for $30 including shipping. Only problem is it reads in degrees Centigrade. I just made up a little conversion chart and laminated it for a cheat sheet.

Jus curious...do all tha Thermapens reed in C° or r there sum that reed in F°? :roll:

[Texana]

Mine reads in F ......

[Mac]

BBQinFL,

Sounds like you might have bought the European model! I'll check out the instructions and see if there is any way to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit.

[TexasBorn]

Ain't nuttin simple

to get deg. F, multiply reading by 1.8 and add 32 degrees.

example

100C x 1.8 + 32 = 212F

[TexLaw]

Mine reads F. At least, I hope it does. Maybe that explains a few things! :)


TL

[Mac]

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Grumpy Gator]

Yep, they have them that read in F. My first one does. The one I picked up on eBay was from a guy who lived in London. That's why it reads in C.

I called Thermoworks and they said there isn't a way to change it, except to replace the internal circuit board. Not worth it.

I figured $30 was cheap. And other than reading in C, its identical to the one I got here.

Now I cook the brisket til it gets to 75C, foil it & add some stock, then stick it back on until it gets to 90C... :)

[klosetbbqr]

Sounds like you got a great deal and the brisket cooks twice as fast! :lol:

Kloset

[1044]

BigWheel is right on with the touch check. Do that myself. Put my hand on the lid and if I have to pull off about 5 secs she is running around 225 degrees.

Yup, yup, yup. True dat!

[klosetbbqr]

I just checked out the Thermapen web site. Looks like a winner to me!. Just picked one up. Kind of expensive but sounds like a good investment in good Q.

Thanks for the info. Great site you got here!

Kloset

[dave b]

For quick way (in your head) to convert C degrees to F degrees Multiply by 2 and add 30.

[Buckeye]

For quick way (in your head) to convert C degrees to F degrees Multiply by 2 and add 30.

Dude!....u shooda been my math teecher :P ......that wuz plumb simple. :shock: 8)
English iz a hole nutha bird. :oops: :lol:

[Mac]

Buckeye,

You saying there is something wrong with your english? :?

If so, I don't see it! :wink:

[Texana]

Buckeye,

You saying there is something wrong with your english? :?

If so, I don't see it! :wink:

Just be thankful we cant hear it :shock: :shock: :shock:

[Ed Embry]

Just be thankful we cant hear it :shock: :shock: :shock:

LOL, that was a good one :D :D :D

[Buckeye]

Hey Tex.....kin ya heer me ternin up jus my middle finger ta tha ceiling? :shock: :shock: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :lol: :lol: :lol:
KIN YA HEER ME NOW!!!!!! :roll: :roll: :lol: :lol:

[Texana]

Hey Tex.....kin ya heer me ternin up jus my middle finger ta tha ceiling? :shock: :shock: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :lol: :lol: :lol:
KIN YA HEER ME NOW!!!!!! :roll: :roll: :lol: :lol:

You talkin to me? Sorry, I couldnt hear ya for all the blah, blah, blah ....

[Buckeye]

Git tha jelly outa yer ears!.......Nevermind!....Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah.....................

[Mac]

:shock: :shock: :shock: :? :? :?