WSM Thermo Problems

[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]

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]

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.