Putting in new temp gauge on Stumps Baby

You are correct, they just screw out. I take mine out of my Prince twice a year to calibrate it. I put a little olive/vegetable oil on the threads before I screw it back in to the door also.

I have not had to by a new one but most pits use the same or very similiar thermometers. I googled it and there are places that sell the Tel-Tru BBQ Grill/Smoker Themometer that goes up to 500 degrees. Looks like prices run between $30-40. First place I found was Fire Craft Grilling Equipment. Just look for the Grill/Smoker Thermometer.

Thats it. Just get a wrench that fits the nut behind the dial and remove the old thermometer. If you want to ensure your new thermometer is calibrated before you install it. Boil some water and insert the themometer probe into the center of the boiling water, about 2 1/2" in the water. Do not touch the sides or bottom of the pot with the probe. Water boils at 212 degrees (sea level). Temp on thermometer should settle in real close if not dead on 212.
When you put in your new thermometer just tighten it down to where its snug, do not over tighten.

Good Luck.

Bamabuzzard said:

Just ordered a new one. When it comes in do I simply unscrew the old one and put the new one in? Nothing else?

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I would test it for accuracy before installing the new one. Boil a pot of water and see what it reads. I apologize for this post, I failed to read the one right above fully before I hit enter. BAD ME!