Need HELP! I got random temp readings.

smooookin · 11-26-2011, 03:42 PM

I have the Nu temp remote thermometers, a Maverick thermo pen. Before it starts, my RED Thermopen is in my camper (fail on my part). The Nu-temps are 300 years old, I have replaced the probes and the Maverick is reading two temps. The darn pin will read like 150 then 68 and yes it will be going back on Monday. I have fresh batteries in everything. Did I just get more stuff for my Christmas list? Any suggestions? I am cooking a Sirloin tip roast and a pork loin for the wifes family so you can see just how serious this is!

BTW, just a little tip, once you get your offset (mine is an old NB) dialed in to the perfect temp.......DONT SCREW WITH IT!!

smooookin · 11-26-2011, 03:59 PM

Really, 6 people look at this and have no advice, is this facebook?

Smokin' D · 11-26-2011, 04:45 PM

OK, I'll throw out some advice. Go to the camper and get the Thermapen!

ozlites · 11-26-2011, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smokin' D

OK, I'll throw out some advice. Go to the camper and get the Thermapen!

^^^ What he said^^^

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 11-26-2011, 04:48 PM

There is always the old fashioned way. Poke the meat with your finger until it starts to firm up and then cut into and take a look.

Ron_L · 11-26-2011, 04:49 PM

Have you tried checking any of them in boiling water? That's a reliable temp reference and you can see which one reads closest to 212.

Lake Dogs · 11-26-2011, 08:02 PM

Maverick; Thermo pen?

Smokin Mike · 11-26-2011, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by smooookin

Really, 6 people look at this and have no advice, is this facebook?

I had to laugh, that was funny

, if it was me look around for a old dial type thermopen, turkey stick, ect. in the kitchen drawers,(or go to price chopper) it's probably close enough to work, and depending on what gauge of doneness your family likes, pull allitle sooner, or later than what the dial says.

smooookin · 11-26-2011, 10:03 PM

I finally just pulled it all and threw it in the oven. I had a heck of a time getting the old offset up to temp and just plain gave up. The maverick, besides getting dual readings is 10 degrees off. Sorry but for the kind of money these things run, she is going back to the store on Monday. I haven't checked the Nu-temps in a while but will do that and may need to replace the whole set up or pick up three new probes. I think I just overloaded the offset, was the reason I was fighting to get the temp up. Oh well, a bad day smokin is still better than a good day at work.

11-26-2011, 03:42 PM	#1
smooookin is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-04-07 Location: KC Mo.	Need HELP! I got random temp readings. I have the Nu temp remote thermometers, a Maverick thermo pen. Before it starts, my RED Thermopen is in my camper (fail on my part). The Nu-temps are 300 years old, I have replaced the probes and the Maverick is reading two temps. The darn pin will read like 150 then 68 and yes it will be going back on Monday. I have fresh batteries in everything. Did I just get more stuff for my Christmas list? Any suggestions? I am cooking a Sirloin tip roast and a pork loin for the wifes family so you can see just how serious this is! BTW, just a little tip, once you get your offset (mine is an old NB) dialed in to the perfect temp.......DONT SCREW WITH IT!! __________________ "Foil is a BBQ mans duct tape" my wife.

11-26-2011, 03:59 PM	#2
smooookin is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-04-07 Location: KC Mo.	Really, 6 people look at this and have no advice, is this facebook? __________________ "Foil is a BBQ mans duct tape" my wife.

11-26-2011, 04:48 PM	#5
HeSmellsLikeSmoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-07 Location: Warren, Vermont	There is always the old fashioned way. Poke the meat with your finger until it starts to firm up and then cut into and take a look. __________________ Jim - Another transplanted Texan Former KCBS CBJ Large and Medium Big Green Eggs , Black 18.5" WSM, Blue Weber Performer - Stainless, Green Weber OTG Kettle , Brinkmann SnP Pro, and a Stainless UDS. One retired Portable Kitchen grill. Red Thermapen, Maverick ET-732, EdgePro Apex Sharpener. Avatar is the original 1951 Weber Kettle

11-26-2011, 04:49 PM	#6
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	Have you tried checking any of them in boiling water? That's a reliable temp reference and you can see which one reads closest to 212. __________________ "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

11-26-2011, 08:02 PM	#7
Lake Dogs Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-14-09 Location: Lake Sinclair, GA Name/Nickname : Hance	Maverick; Thermo pen? __________________ Hance - MiM/MBN/GBA CBJ and comp cook Lake Sinclair, GA (strategically about an hour from darn near anywhere) My competition daze are probably behind me now; I pretty much cook for family, friends, and frankly the peace and solitude I get from smokin' on an offset... Was Lang 84DX, now Bubba Grills 250R and many Weber grills

11-26-2011, 04:45 PM	#3
Smokin' D is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-11-07 Location: N. Andover, MA	OK, I'll throw out some advice. Go to the camper and get the Thermapen!

11-26-2011, 10:03 PM	#9
smooookin is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-04-07 Location: KC Mo.	I finally just pulled it all and threw it in the oven. I had a heck of a time getting the old offset up to temp and just plain gave up. The maverick, besides getting dual readings is 10 degrees off. Sorry but for the kind of money these things run, she is going back to the store on Monday. I haven't checked the Nu-temps in a while but will do that and may need to replace the whole set up or pick up three new probes. I think I just overloaded the offset, was the reason I was fighting to get the temp up. Oh well, a bad day smokin is still better than a good day at work. __________________ "Foil is a BBQ mans duct tape" my wife.

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