Another thermometer question.

jafo28 · 12-29-2013, 09:46 PM

I didn't want to hi-jack the other thread about thermometers, but I have a question regarding their use.

I'm currently in the early phases of building a smoker, and had planned on putting a tel-tru through the door. I was wondering about just using an ET-732 and not putting the thermometer in the door, maybe an oven thermometer on the inside.

Any thoughts?

muidaq · 12-29-2013, 10:20 PM

I used an oven thermometer once, which is about how many times you can use it before the glass gets all nasty. I opted to not install a thermometer in my mini wsm and use the 732 just as you describe. Works great.

sliding_billy · 12-30-2013, 01:49 AM

I have two ET-732s. I still would not be without the thermos in my smoker doors. There are plenty of times that you don't need the probe. The bigger issue for me is why not... I mean you are talking about a couple of $$$ to add it.

Twisted Belly · 12-30-2013, 02:21 AM

Go with thermoworks
You get what you pay for!
TW8060 is perfect

grantw · 12-30-2013, 07:55 AM

I like having my big tel tru, i can see it through a window in the cases where i dont feel like playing with gadgets, some times i just wanna play with fire

IamMadMan · 12-30-2013, 08:12 AM

It doesn't hurt to have a thermometer installed as a back-up, just make sure you have the right sized stem.

JS-TX · 12-30-2013, 09:23 AM

Install a good quality thermo, like tel-tru.. those mavericks are a little wacky, at least the couple I had.

jafo28 · 12-30-2013, 09:38 AM

Thank you all for the replies. I'll likely put one in the door, for backup purposes.

bvbull200 · 12-30-2013, 04:02 PM

If for no other reason, it is a little more aesthetically pleasing with a thermometer on the door, in my opinion.

The River Country thermometers can be had for less than $20 (closer to $15). For the finished look and functionality as a backup thermometer that they provide, they are well worth the money.

Happy Hapgood · 12-30-2013, 06:31 PM

If your talkin a UDS, probe placement will be important too.

IslandBoy · 01-01-2014, 11:54 AM

I opted to skip the mounted thermo on my build and just get a et732 because of all the talk of inaccuracies with the mounted ones. I'm a newbie but I find it works well

Waterboy12 · 01-01-2014, 12:52 PM

Youll be glad when you have a decent quality door thermo, when your maverick bites the dust middle way through a 100lbs pork butt cook......ask me how i know. I wouldnt be without my Tel-tru's in either of my pits.

12-29-2013, 09:46 PM	#1
jafo28 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 12-23-13 Location: South Jersey	Another thermometer question. I didn't want to hi-jack the other thread about thermometers, but I have a question regarding their use. I'm currently in the early phases of building a smoker, and had planned on putting a tel-tru through the door. I was wondering about just using an ET-732 and not putting the thermometer in the door, maybe an oven thermometer on the inside. Any thoughts?

12-29-2013, 10:20 PM	#2
muidaq Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-12-10 Location: Columbus, OH	I used an oven thermometer once, which is about how many times you can use it before the glass gets all nasty. I opted to not install a thermometer in my mini wsm and use the 732 just as you describe. Works great. __________________ Mike -- 22.5 OTG -- 18.5" WSM -- Mini WSM

12-30-2013, 01:49 AM	#3
sliding_billy somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-27-13 Location: Princeton, TX Name/Nickname : )	I have two ET-732s. I still would not be without the thermos in my smoker doors. There are plenty of times that you don't need the probe. The bigger issue for me is why not... I mean you are talking about a couple of $$$ to add it. __________________ Custom Offset/GMG Davy Crockett/Vision Kamado/Blackstone 36"/Weber 22" "redhead"/WSM 14.5" X2/Jumbo Joe/Pit Boss Copperhead/KCBS

12-30-2013, 07:55 AM	#5
grantw is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-13-12 Location: canada	I like having my big tel tru, i can see it through a window in the cases where i dont feel like playing with gadgets, some times i just wanna play with fire __________________ Backwoods party,22.5 wsm,18.5 wsm,14.5 wsm, smokey joe, performer,22.5 kettle.

12-30-2013, 04:02 PM	#9
bvbull200 Take a breath! Join Date: 08-07-13 Location: Hurst	If for no other reason, it is a little more aesthetically pleasing with a thermometer on the door, in my opinion. The River Country thermometers can be had for less than $20 (closer to $15). For the finished look and functionality as a backup thermometer that they provide, they are well worth the money. __________________ Pitfaced BBQ Drum (2) / Pitfaced BBQ Keg / 22.5" OTG / pitfacedbbq.com / fb.com/pitfaced

12-30-2013, 02:21 AM	#4
Twisted Belly On the road to being a farker Join Date: 11-05-11 Location: Chesterfield, MO	Go with thermoworks You get what you pay for! TW8060 is perfect

12-30-2013, 08:12 AM	#6
IamMadMan somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-30-11 Location: Pemberton, New Jersey	It doesn't hurt to have a thermometer installed as a back-up, just make sure you have the right sized stem.

12-30-2013, 09:23 AM	#7
JS-TX is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-17-10 Location: San Antonio, TX	Install a good quality thermo, like tel-tru.. those mavericks are a little wacky, at least the couple I had.

12-30-2013, 09:38 AM	#8
jafo28 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 12-23-13 Location: South Jersey	Thank you all for the replies. I'll likely put one in the door, for backup purposes.

12-30-2013, 06:31 PM	#10
Happy Hapgood somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 03-17-12 Location: Shreveport, Louisiana Name/Nickname : Mike	If your talkin a UDS, probe placement will be important too. __________________ Cooking Equipment: Weber WSM, Weber GA, Weber Spirit E-310, Weber 22" OTG Charbroil Oilless Turkey Fryer Wife LuzziAnn 1956 model. Ink Bird IBBQ 4T Wi-Fi Temp Monitor, Superfast LSU Purple Thermapen & ThermaPop, Party Q Ink Bird Sous Vide, HF Flame Thower My Motto these days is "Low Stress, Low Drag". The Artist Formally Known as Toast

01-01-2014, 11:54 AM	#11
IslandBoy Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 12-15-13 Location: Bridgetown	I opted to skip the mounted thermo on my build and just get a et732 because of all the talk of inaccuracies with the mounted ones. I'm a newbie but I find it works well

01-01-2014, 12:52 PM	#12
Waterboy12 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-08-13 Location: Monroe,North Carolina	Youll be glad when you have a decent quality door thermo, when your maverick bites the dust middle way through a 100lbs pork butt cook......ask me how i know. I wouldnt be without my Tel-tru's in either of my pits. __________________ Lang 36 Deluxe Patio, Lang 84 original, 18.5" WSM, Weber Performer Gold.