Thermometer Stem Length

[Faston]

I am considering adding grate level (3" face bi-metal) thermometers to my smoker door, one close to the firebox and one just before the chimney. I can get either 2.5" or 4" stems.

Will the performance (accuracy) improve appreciably with the longer stem? If not I will select the 2.5" which will provide more room for Q.

This is going on an Old Country Brazos (Academy's heavy one) and the cooking chamber is aprox 19".

Thanks!

 

[Bludawg]

You'll be fine with a stubby.

 

[DownHomeQue]

either one should be fine.. if they are the same price i say get the longer one..

 

[BobM]

I modded my WSMs with a 3" stem analog thermometer, it works well.

 

[Faston]

Great,
Thanks so much! I will go with the shorter stem to keep the chamber space open.
Randy