Calibrating thermo

bigbeef24 · 02-23-2013, 01:16 PM

How do you calibrate your thermometer?

Thanks,
Bigbeef24

Big Pappa UDS

Callahan-que · 02-23-2013, 01:19 PM

In boiling water prvided the thermometer can be calibrated, some can not be.

bigbeef24 · 02-23-2013, 01:39 PM

I got mine in the big pappa smoker kit. How do you know if you can calibrate it? If not, where and what is a good one to buy for a UDS?

K-JUN · 02-23-2013, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by J'ville Grill

In boiling water prvided the thermometer can be calibrated, some can not be.

Ditto

Ron_L · 02-23-2013, 03:56 PM

If it is the kind with a round dial and a stem on the back there should be a hex nut that you turn to calibrate it. If not, get a TelTru.

HankB · 02-23-2013, 05:03 PM

If you cannot calibrate you can at least check with boiling water.

If you are at altitude, you may need to adjust for that.

FireChief · 02-23-2013, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by onexchef

Ditto

Yup, X2

Callahan-que · 02-23-2013, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HankB

If you cannot calibrate you can at least check with boiling water.

If you are at altitude, you may need to adjust for that.

Good point!

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Red Valley BBQ · 02-23-2013, 07:11 PM

You can calculate the boiling point here...

http://virtualweberbullet.com/boilingpoint.html

MAKEITOUTOFWOOD · 02-23-2013, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Valley BBQ

You can calculate the boiling point here...

http://virtualweberbullet.com/boilingpoint.html

Good stuff, thank you.

Budman1 · 02-23-2013, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bigbeef24

I got mine in the big pappa smoker kit. How do you know if you can calibrate it? If not, where and what is a good one to buy for a UDS?

Google River Country Thermometers, they make a pretty decent thermo, adjustable as well. I put a 2" model in the lid of my uds. It hit 212 right on the button in boiling water. Good luck.

02-23-2013, 01:16 PM	#1
bigbeef24 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-03-12 Location: Virginia Beach, VA	Calibrating thermo How do you calibrate your thermometer? Thanks, Bigbeef24 Big Pappa UDS

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Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	If it is the kind with a round dial and a stem on the back there should be a hex nut that you turn to calibrate it. If not, get a TelTru. __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/Weber Q1000/Blackstone Camping Griddle/Pit Boss Pro Series 850

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02-23-2013, 07:11 PM	#9
Red Valley BBQ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-28-09 Location: Oil City, PA Name/Nickname : Sean	You can calculate the boiling point here... http://virtualweberbullet.com/boilingpoint.html __________________ Red Valley BBQ ~ Firefighting BBQ Team (retired) ~ former KCBS CBJ ~ (3) 270 Smokers ~ (2) Chargiller Akorn ~ (4) Weber Kettles ~ La Caja China ~ Oklahoma Joe Bronco Drum Smoker

02-23-2013, 01:39 PM	#3
bigbeef24 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-03-12 Location: Virginia Beach, VA	I got mine in the big pappa smoker kit. How do you know if you can calibrate it? If not, where and what is a good one to buy for a UDS?