scottjess
Knows what a fatty is.
Hi guys.
Was wondering what temp gauges you would recommend installing on a UDS.
Thanks,
Was wondering what temp gauges you would recommend installing on a UDS.
Thanks,
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Temp gauge on the UDS
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expatpig
is Blowin Smoke!
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- Cochrane, On.
Tel- Tru
yakdung
is Blowin Smoke!
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- Houston, Texas
I only use only digital at grate level.
Swamp Donkeyz BBQ
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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
Knows what a fatty is.
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.
I have a Maverick et732 that I will use at grate with a cheaper secondary non digital gauge.
Bludawg
somebody shut me the fark up.
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I use a 10.00 old country smokers temp gauge on mine. Everytime I check it it is spot on 4 yrs now.
N8man
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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....
he's a Brethren, if you were unawares...
spot on now for almost six years.....
and,they look cool too....
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Wampus
somebody shut me the fark up.
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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
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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
somebody shut me the fark up.
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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
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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
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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.
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
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None! get a digital....
dadsr4
somebody shut me the fark up.
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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
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Same here.
4uweque
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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.
