Can this product get a quick read of a BBQ's internal air temp without melting? If i put the probe into an exhaust vent, will the display be damaged?
1144643
No; this is meant for meat temps only if you want one that does the air and meat. I use the Maverick M Remote Smoker Thermometer [ET-73]. I've used it for 2 1/2 years now. It does air temp and meat temp. It has temp probes with wires so that the digital reader stays out of the pit. Amazon sells it or you can go to www.amazingribs.com and see reviews for several different devices.
2077104
I have never used the probes up to this temp but I think they may need to be encased in something to protect them. I would think one of the long pointed probes which are available would work better. I have only used the provided probes attached to the outside of a hot pipe to measure its temp.
432867
Yes, it works great, in fact I bought two. The silicone coated probe will melt at approximately 350. The steel braided probe is rated up to 600. Be careful though cause some outdoor cookers can even exceed 600.
1125181
I use mine in my smoker and it shows the food temp as well as the smoker temp. The out side unit is ansingle display and it switches between the the temperatures. The inside display is bigger and shows both temps at the same time. As stated before you can set alarms for the foods done temp and a to high temp for the grill/smoker
2097603
The cable is designed to be exposed to the heat. I've used mine in both the expected environment and on the Barbie. The unit has worked flawlessly. Just how is the unit "failing"? If the meat you're cooking is bone-in you need to be careful not to allow the probe to touch the bone. (Bone conducts heat more efficiently than meat and will yield a false reading leading to insufficiently cooked meat.
1591192
The probe you are trying to use is for the grill temp monitor. There is another for the food which is longer and is pointed! You can get them alone or in sets.
1187800
Barbara, you wouldn't want to do this in any case -it would alter the heat sensitivity of the probes (rendering their readings inaccurate.) The "don'ts" are few and pretty simple: Don't use the wire over the direct open flame, don't get 'em wet, and when you take the probe out of the meat you need to grasp the probe, not tug it out by the wire. Hope this helps.
170505
Allowing the of the grill probe tip to touch the grill will give you a false reading, a hotter reading then the ambient temp in the smoker....
2218701
This product does not externally expose the temperature via an API/interface. The USB connector is just there for power. It only displays the temperature on the LEDs. I have done some research on linux-based temperature monitoring and found only one device with support, but the support it has seems flakey and not worth the hassle.
842225
It will tolerate the temperature, but the probe is rather short for your purposes... I would be afraid of burning myself if used that way... maybe if you used a heat-proof glove at the same time?
1442197
Sure you can. Works like a charm. Set it and alarm will beep on temp. Nice machine. The wire can over heat in the BBQ tho. Learning exp. just get new probe. And also be careful not to pull by the wire. It possibly might pull out and not work after. Pull by the solid probe! �
2044146
I would think that depends on the moisture level (humidity). It would certainly work but if the gauge itself is in the same high humidity environment as the probe, it might not have as long a life. I use mine at ambient room conditions with the probe in a lab oven at 113F and 70% humidity. Works great but my gauge display is always cool and dry.
426261
I have the same device. Of course I didn't realize that it was for meat temp., not grill temp, so when it went over what you'd ever want for meat... well same problem. However, I noticed the problem right away and it was just fine next time I used it. If you didn't see it right when it happened, but let it get even higher you might have burned something out. Not much help, sorry and good luck.
707550
I wouldn't recommend it, the temperature is rated up to 400 degrees or so. Unless you're good at bbqing and are using it for low and slow applications where you know the temp won't really get above 300, it's not a good idea. I'd recommend just sticking with an instant read thermometer. You can get a decent one for the same price or splurge and get a thermapen.
212106
I recommend that you do what I did. When I first tried to use mine I found it to be off by at least 25 deg. Throw it away it's not worth messing with, then I went to a local restaurant supply and bought an analog thermometer that always works for the same amount. Your experience prove to me that my decision was the right one. Problem solved. David B.
770928
Yes, it can measure the temp continuously, however it cannot be left in the oven or a grill/smoker. To use in a oven, etc. you would need a temp probe ona heat resistant cable and the control unit away from the heat.
255376
Craig, I uploaded a picture of the 2" River Country Professional Series Adjustable Grill & Smoker Thermostat Thermometer Gauge installed on my 18.5" WSM and 22.5" Weber Grill. I mounted the the gauge at just below the top grate on the WSM. The temperature at grate level was more important to me. Regardless of the location you choose, i doubt the probe would interfere with your food in the smoker. As others mentioned, the probe is 1-1/2" in length. Hope this picture is of help.