Temp gauge on the UDS

[scottjess]

Hi guys.

Was wondering what temp gauges you would recommend installing on a UDS.

Thanks,

 

[expatpig]

Tel- Tru

 

[yakdung]

I only use only digital at grate level.

 

[Swamp Donkeyz BBQ]

I only use only digital at grate level.

Same here. It's my first UDS, but I'm using a Maverick et732.

As stated above, Tel Tru is one of the most reliable mechanical temp gauges.

 

[scottjess]

I think I will buy a cheaper non digital gauge; the tel tru although nice is a little pricey.
I have a Maverick et732 that I will use at grate with a cheaper secondary non digital gauge.

 

[bwsawman]

I used a 12" turkey fryer thermometer and it seems to work great (checked in boiling water). $5 at Wal-mart.

 

[Bludawg]

I use a 10.00 old country smokers temp gauge on mine. Everytime I check it it is spot on 4 yrs now.

 

[N8man]

I sure like SpiceWine Temp Gauges....
he's a Brethren, if you were unawares...
spot on now for almost six years.....
and,they look cool too....

 

[Wampus]

I also use the 12" turkey fryer thermos. I actually have 2 in mine, one about 1/2" under each cooking grate. They're cheap, easily replaced and I've found them pretty accurate.

 

[jrn]

I sure like SpiceWine Temp Gauges....
he's a Brethren, if you were unawares...
spot on now for almost six years.....
and,they look cool too....

And you can calibrate them!

 

[Bludawg]

I don't know who the MFG is on that gauge N8Man but I have the same one and it was labeled Old country Smoker Co. on the pkg. irregardless it's a good un

 

[jrn]

I don't know who the MFG is on that gauge N8Man but I have the same one and it was labeled Old country Smoker Co. on the pkg. irregardless it's a good un

Spicewine

 

[Ole Man Dan]

I put a gauge from Academy Sports just above the bottom grill grate.
It's been dead on for temps.
(I tried moving a oven gauge around on the grate and got consistent readings)

When I use my upper grate I use an old turkey cooker thermometer dropped thru one of the exhaust holes in the top.
Close enough for Government work...

A UDS may be the most forgiving smoker you can use.
The moist environment gives a little leeway in temperature.

 

[razrbakcrzy]

None! get a digital....

 

[dadsr4]

I also use the 12" turkey fryer thermos. I actually have 2 in mine, one about 1/2" under each cooking grate. They're cheap, easily replaced and I've found them pretty accurate.

If there is a hex fitting between the stem and the dial, they are adjustable. While the stem is in boiling water, turn the dial while holding the hex till the needle points corectly.

 

[vafish]

I also use the 12" turkey fryer thermos. I actually have 2 in mine, one about 1/2" under each cooking grate. They're cheap, easily replaced and I've found them pretty accurate.

Same here.

 

[4uweque]

I use the Walmart turkey fryer thermometer as well. It's just close enough to get a good idea how its running. When I first started using my drum I compared it to my digital to get a reference and life is now good.