Recommended Temp Guages

Kickback BBQ on Guam · 08-02-2009, 11:37 PM

I nearly ruined 120 lbs of meat this weekend thanks to defective (cheap) thermometers. Any recommendations on a suitable and reliable guage for the door of my smoker and I might as well buy some for my UDS that has been rambling around in my mind since I joined this group.
I would also like to get a wireless or two. Any and all recommendation will be appreciated.

Balony · 08-03-2009, 01:30 AM

Maverick is what i use and have had no troubles...

http://www.maverickhousewares.com/et7.htm

cgwaite · 08-03-2009, 06:56 AM

I have two maverick's as well. They have yet to fail me.

Smokin Turkey · 08-03-2009, 07:02 AM

I use the Maverick et-73 in all my builds. Also, for a door thermo, check out KCK.com who is also a brethren. The last build I just did, I used his thermos and they worked out great! Both the Pig Patio, and the HCC Mini have his thermos.

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d=1#post988192

Bbq Bubba · 08-03-2009, 07:29 AM

My advice would be to buy American made products that will last you a lifetime if cared for properly!

http://www.greatlakesbbqsupply.com/p...7&categoryId=6

bbq ron · 08-03-2009, 07:51 AM

i use the mavrick also and having a little problem running two at the same time

one by itself does just fine

Kickback BBQ on Guam · 08-03-2009, 07:37 PM

Thanks for the help

Kirk · 08-04-2009, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bbq Bubba

My advice would be to buy American made products that will last you a lifetime if cared for properly!

http://www.greatlakesbbqsupply.com/p...7&categoryId=6

I drilled holes in the lids of my WSM's for Tel Tru thermometers like those. It was the single best modification I have done to them. The Tel Tru's are a little pricey but the quality is good.

I know some of the guys here use Spicewine's too and are happy with them.

Brauma · 08-04-2009, 11:14 AM

I have Tel-tru in my Eggs; Spicewine on my Bandera and I check everything with my trusty Blue Thermopen. I calibrate the mechanical thermometers in boiling water before each comp. Remember: water boils at 100 centigrade. Easy mark to see on the dial.

garyk1398 · 08-04-2009, 11:22 AM

I have a Spicewine gauge on my UDS and I like it a lot!

JD McGee · 08-04-2009, 01:25 PM

Tel-Tru's on my WSM's, ET-73's for comps, Wal-Mart specials in the drums...

Divemaster · 08-04-2009, 01:29 PM

I've got two Maverick's that I use together all the time... Never had a problem, but then again I always keep a couple of fresh sets of 'AAA' batteries in the house...

Cocophone · 08-04-2009, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirk

I drilled holes in the lids of my WSM's for Tel Tru thermometers like those. It was the single best modification I have done to them. The Tel Tru's are a little pricey but the quality is good.

I know some of the guys here use Spicewine's too and are happy with them.

Did you install them near the top of your lid or into the side of the lid so it would be closer to the grate?

1FUNVET · 08-04-2009, 03:56 PM

WWW.PICGAUGES.COM

I used a Model B3B12-RR which has a 12" probe and range 50-550 and a 3" face. Next time i'll get the B5B12-RR which is the same with 5" face(for my old timers eye's). I have bought a lot of gauges and thermometers from these guy's for projects at work. Seem to be good quality.

08-02-2009, 11:37 PM	#1
Kickback BBQ on Guam On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-15-09 Location: Mangilao, Guam Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Recommended Temp Guages I nearly ruined 120 lbs of meat this weekend thanks to defective (cheap) thermometers. Any recommendations on a suitable and reliable guage for the door of my smoker and I might as well buy some for my UDS that has been rambling around in my mind since I joined this group. I would also like to get a wireless or two. Any and all recommendation will be appreciated. __________________ Let the smoke roll, I've got all day........

08-03-2009, 06:56 AM	#3
cgwaite Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-03-08 Location: Mishawaka, IN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have two maverick's as well. They have yet to fail me. __________________ 1 - 22.5 One Touch Platinum - Brick Red 1 - 22.5 WSM KCBS Member #52009 GLBBQA Member #10074 Certified MOINK Baller

08-03-2009, 07:02 AM	#4
Smokin Turkey is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-28-08 Location: Huntingdon, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I use the Maverick et-73 in all my builds. Also, for a door thermo, check out KCK.com who is also a brethren. The last build I just did, I used his thermos and they worked out great! Both the Pig Patio, and the HCC Mini have his thermos. http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d=1#post988192 __________________ www.HuntingdonCountyCustoms.com

08-03-2009, 07:29 AM	#5
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My advice would be to buy American made products that will last you a lifetime if cared for properly! http://www.greatlakesbbqsupply.com/p...7&categoryId=6 __________________ Pitmaster @ Lockharts BBQ Beer Snob I cook the best brisket north of Dallas. Get over it. Northern midwest director for OBR www.operationbbqrelief.com

08-03-2009, 07:51 AM	#6
bbq ron is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-11-09 Location: saint peters, mo Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	i use the mavrick also and having a little problem running two at the same time one by itself does just fine __________________ kcbs (CBJ) lang 60 mobile chargriller duo gosm

08-03-2009, 01:30 AM	#2
Balony Got Wood. Join Date: 07-03-09 Location: Hutchinson,Kansas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Maverick is what i use and have had no troubles... http://www.maverickhousewares.com/et7.htm

08-03-2009, 07:37 PM	#7
Kickback BBQ on Guam On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-15-09 Location: Mangilao, Guam Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the help __________________ Let the smoke roll, I've got all day........

08-04-2009, 11:14 AM	#9
Brauma Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-04-05 Location: Goochland, VA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have Tel-tru in my Eggs; Spicewine on my Bandera and I check everything with my trusty Blue Thermopen. I calibrate the mechanical thermometers in boiling water before each comp. Remember: water boils at 100 centigrade. Easy mark to see on the dial. __________________ Mark - part of Cat Sass BBQ Team. Community Development VP - Secret Squirrel Society (but we don't exist) Member: Mid Atlantic BBQ Association. Member: KCBS. CBJ # 31818 "Life's too short to drink cheap beer or eat crotchpot BBQ" NB Bandera - refurbished; Two Big Green Eggs: Poncho - Large, and Lefty - Small; Weber Kettles; 6' fire pit; Super fast Blue Thermapen

08-04-2009, 11:22 AM	#10
garyk1398 Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-05-08 Location: South O, Omaha, NE Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have a Spicewine gauge on my UDS and I like it a lot! __________________ Cookshack sm055, UDS, Smokey Joe, Southwest Pit, couple of Weber kettles, an old gasser, and a weed burner. Gary, KCBS -CBJ Certified Nebraska MOINK Baller, KCBS - CBJ Semper Fi, when in doubt empty the magazine

08-04-2009, 01:25 PM	#11
JD McGee somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-28-07 Location: Duvall, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Tel-Tru's on my WSM's, ET-73's for comps, Wal-Mart specials in the drums... __________________ Wine Country "Q" Competition BBQ

08-04-2009, 01:29 PM	#12
Divemaster somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 09-23-07 Location: North Side of Chicago Illinois Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've got two Maverick's that I use together all the time... Never had a problem, but then again I always keep a couple of fresh sets of 'AAA' batteries in the house... __________________ Jeff CBJ# 23376 Stockcar BBQ Race Fast, Cook Slow, and Enjoy Life! If it don't come off a smoker, it's just a side dish! Lang 60 Patio (The Mistress), Black Stainless Lang 36 (Little Princess), Large BGE (Ramona), Big Green UDS (Cottage Cooker), Brinkman SnP Pro (Little Bubba-Retired), 8 Burner Gasser, 3 - 22.5" & 1 - 18" (circa 1975) Weber Grills, & a Weber Smoky Joe.

08-04-2009, 03:56 PM	#14
1FUNVET Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-16-09 Location: Lake Charles La Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	WWW.PICGAUGES.COM I used a Model B3B12-RR which has a 12" probe and range 50-550 and a 3" face. Next time i'll get the B5B12-RR which is the same with 5" face(for my old timers eye's). I have bought a lot of gauges and thermometers from these guy's for projects at work. Seem to be good quality.

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