Digital vs Bi-metal thermometers
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Digital vs Bi-metal thermometers
I am getting ready to purchase some thermometers for my 500 gallon propane tank that is being built. I was reading online that the Bi-metal thermometers aren't very accurate at all. That is all I have ever used on my small smoker. Would the experts suggest digital thermometers which are supposed to be more accurate, or the old fashioned metal thermometers? Want to make sure I get the best meat I can. Maybe I am just to anal, who knows. Let me know your thoughts! Thank ya much.
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Re: Digital vs Bi-metal thermometers
The best therm for the money is Tel-Tru.....Bi-metal....but one of the most accurate on the market...all I use...www.tel-tru.com.........bbq thermometers
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Re: Digital vs Bi-metal thermometers
If you're worried about the inaccuracy of a bi-metallic thermo,the best step upward is a thermocouple with a digital readout. They can actually be calibrated.
Gonna cost a bit though.
That said,most *any* thermo is close enough for Qing!
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Gonna cost a bit though.
That said,most *any* thermo is close enough for Qing!
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Re: Digital vs Bi-metal thermometers
I run and recommend Tel-Trus to everyone. The quality cannot be beat in my opinion. I do run digital therms on my cooker as well. The door therms give me a close proximity of the grate temps that I can calculate but the digital tells me where the grates are as far as temps at that moment.
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Thanks for the info. Will get some of the Tel-tru's and a digital as well. Looking forward to getting my pit finished.
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Re: Digital vs Bi-metal thermometers
I've been mocked by many, but I'm a big fan of the iGrill. Its one thing to have your neighbors drooling at your driveway while q'ing...its another to have them covet your thermometer being displayed on the iPad.
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The iGrill helping me monitor a brisket
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kev2lz wrote:
The iGrill helping me monitor a brisket
Used mine for the first time on Fri, and it worked awesome!
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Re: Digital vs Bi-metal thermometers
kev2lz wrote:
The iGrill helping me monitor a brisket
Wish they had it for android phones. I would be all over it.
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ChadMist wrote:kev2lz wrote:
The iGrill helping me monitor a brisket
Wish they had it for android phones. I would be all over it.
I know this is old, but I believe they have it for Android now!
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That little red Puppy the Kam is sportin is a good thermo best 10.00 I ever spent on BBQ stuff I've had mine for 5 yrs.
Never met a cow I didn't like with a little salt and pepper.
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BluDawg wrote:That little red Puppy the Kam is sportin is a good thermo best 10.00 I ever spent on BBQ stuff I've had mine for 5 yrs.
What is the red one? I can't make it out in the picture, I am sure it cost at least $12.44 now!
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Accurite the last time I was in Acadmey Sports 2-3 mths ago they where still 10 bucs
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Re: Digital vs Bi-metal thermometers
I use $4 oven therms in my smoker one on each end just to tell me I'm in the ball park of where I want my tuning plates set up. Often times I take them out after that. I don't care for things in my smoker that get in the way of the meat. Especially probes with wires hanging off them.
I packed away the wireless stuff years ago and I think I'm better off for it. I know I saved enough money to fill the freezer with meat by not buying all the latest electronic gadgetry.
I do love my Thermapen though for checking internal temps. Thermoworks makes some quality stuff.
I packed away the wireless stuff years ago and I think I'm better off for it. I know I saved enough money to fill the freezer with meat by not buying all the latest electronic gadgetry.
I do love my Thermapen though for checking internal temps. Thermoworks makes some quality stuff.
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