WSM Thermo Problems

[Randbo]

Hmm, I just put an oven thermometer on the rack with the meat. Check the dome temp then check the inside thermometer temp and just work with the offset in mind. So my thermometer on the side of my smoker reads 50 degrees higher than the thermometer in the center of the meat rack. I just run the outside temp at 300 knowing it is 250 where I am worried about it. I double check as the cook goes along once in a while. I totally understand wanting it to be right on but I am not sure that ever happens with the thermometer in the dome lid and the meat racks down lower.

[lfurl43142]

I have a WSM and once had a real problem with the thermo. Turns out the sensor end was embedded in the turkey on the top grate.

[lfurl43142]

I had thermo problems on my WSM once that would be categorized as a Stupid User Error by the IT department. The sensor end of the thermo was embedded in the turkey.

[DLR]

As it sits right now,I'm on the third therm. The original seemed to keep up with the remote until it hit 275 and then stopped there,the first replacement they sent ran a good 25 degrees lower than the remote and the one I have in there now runs 15 degrees lower. Also the first 2 therms I had both fogged up to the point where you couldn't hardly read them.I'm pretty much convinced that almost all OEM therms in the lids are inaccurate. I am also taking into consideration the fact that lid and grate temps will be different because of location so maybe 15 degrees should be okay as long as this difference remains constant. But I have been wondering myself if maybe Tel-tru makes one that will fit where the new WSM therm is located.

[El Ropo]

I wouldn't trust a dome therm anyways, because it's not going to give an accurate reading of what the actual temp right below grate level is.

Not to mention, depending on how much cold meat is next to the therm, it's gonna read even lower. Nope, wouldn't even pay attention to it.

If I owned one, I'd probably perform a thermometer delete mod, and cover the hole with a small sheet of aluminum flashing or something.

Example of a simple therm delete mod:



The lower thermometer that I installed has a 6" stem, so it sits right under the center of cooking grate. That I will trust :)

After about 2 cooks, the sheet aluminum is completely sealed up with bbq goodness.

[FatDaddy]

Well got the 22.5" WSM loaded down with 2 butts and a 16lb brisket. Pulled the thermo out to test it . Boiling water it was reading right under 200* Redicheck reading 210 or so in the water, double checked with thermopen. So, the WSM thermo is junk. Guess Ill be ordering a couple of tel-tru's next week. I am way to drunk tonight to order anything off the internet lol..

[accuseal]

Originally Posted by txschutte

I checked it out of the box. It read about 20* light. I didn't see any way to adjust.

If there is a hex shoulder on the back side of the dial case, you can grab that with a wrench and turn the entire dial case with your hand. Boiling water is a good way to calibrate if you're not in the mountains....212 deg F

[Sledneck]

I cook by feel, when I place my hands on the middle section I know what temp it's at

[WineMaster]

Originally Posted by Sledneck

I cook by feel, when I place my hands on the middle section I know what temp it's at

Soooooo full of chit

[James Montigny]

The thermometer in the dome measures temperature at the dome not at the rack.
Get a digital thermometer with a rack probe and clip it in place.
Even then, keep in mind that temps will vary across the inside of the cooker.