Is there a thermometer that checks the meat temperature without opening the smoker door? I read about one that is inserted through the vent. Does it just check smoker temperature?
Hate to sound dumb, but I am, about this subject. Maybe just ignorant.
Can you recommend a brand. Something simple to use.
Thanks so much for your help.
Hi wolfnanny,
Welcome to the forum.
I use a Maverick ET-73, a remote thermometer that has two probes, one that will read smoker temperature and one that will read the internal meat temperature.
I thread the probe wires through the vent at the top of the smoker but I think others run theirs through the door. i.e just shut the door on the wires.
The remote bit is useful but is not quite as good in terms of distance that the manufacturers claim, however mine does work through walls and allows me to sit in my lounge or be in the kitchen and monitor the smoker outside.
My understanding they are easy to get hold of in the US although they are not available on the other side of the pond, I got someone in the US to get and post me one.
Hope this helps, there was also another post on the forum about another Maverick recently, doing a search should pinpoint more information.[:)]
Manxman.
If you are in the USA this site http://www.thegadgetsource.com/011502013733.html usually has the best deal on the Maverick ET-73, if you include the shipping cost.
Hi Wolfnanny,
I recently ordered one from Bradley on the telephone, received it the next day.
It is shown on the Bradley website in their "Product Showroom", >
"Digital Thermometer", Product Code BTDIGITHERM.
I used it this weekend, it worked real well. It could also be used to just measure the cabinet temperature or to check out the accuracy of the thermometer on the door.
Good Luck,
WCS
PS. wolfnanny,
I also ran the wire through the top vent and inserted the meat probe
into one of the three turkey breasts that I smoked at(202 to 205 deg)
Good luck to you.
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">If you are in the USA this site http://www.thegadgetsource.com/011502013733.html usually has the best deal on the Maverick ET-73, if you include the shipping cost.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote">That is a good price for that unit.
Olds
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Radio Shack/Circut City around $30.00 Can. Get the extended warranty for $3.00. Made by Nexxus[;)]
I use the Bradley therm.and it works well you can get one for about 25 Can.
Mike
Catch it,Kill it,Smoke it
http://www.sausagemaker.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=274<hr noshade size="1">
i find this intresting cheep than this
http://www.thebbqguru.com/power_raptor.htm<hr noshade size="1">
does anyone else?
check out the rest of the website from the sausage maker they got some intresting stuff
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<br />http://www.sausagemaker.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=274<hr noshade size="1">
i find this intresting cheep than this
http://www.thebbqguru.com/power_raptor.htm<hr noshade size="1">
does anyone else?
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The description at the Sausage Maker's site does not give that much information. It looks like a good basic product to control the cabinet temperature, and if that is all you need it may be a bargain. If you compare the features of both that and the Raptor/Guru, my conclusion - "You get what you paid for!"[:)]
pepper smoker (aka habenero smoker) i agree just thought it might excite some one to try it [:)]
My question is this... but first I quote them: <blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><font size="2">This control and sensor has an <b><font color="red">incredible accuracy of ?</font id="red"></b> 5F variation. </font id="size2"><hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote"> Now are they asking a question here as in they don't believe the temp swing the manufacture is claiming? Given from what that unit looks like I just about bet your temp swings will be greater the +/- 5 degrees.
Olds
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Hi everyone
Does anyone know anything about or where to get a good (not too expensive) temp control sensor? I hate waking up in the middle of my naps to check temp. I would like to have something that can hold a temp or +/- a few degrees. I dont know if the sausage maker control will make it...looks kinda hmmmm to me especially with a question mark ...sounds like maybe or maybe not.
Kamano
Onipaa/Ku'oko'a
Steadfast Freedom
OPPS !!!
Sorry folks....I shoud have read the posts lol Slow reader..
The raptor looks kinda what Im looking for. Does it work with all smokers? How doe is work ...by pass or hook-up to the original electric heat source? OMG... if its electrical and I have to touch it...thats one of my phoebias...the other is "cold women and hot beer"
Mahalo
Kamano
Onipaa/Ku'oko'a
Steadfast Freedom
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<br />OPPS !!!
Sorry folks....I shoud have read the posts lol Slow reader..
The raptor looks kinda what Im looking for. Does it work with all smokers? How doe is work ...by pass or hook-up to the original electric heat source? OMG... if its electrical and I have to touch it...thats one of my phoebias...the other is "cold women and hot beer"
Mahalo
Kamano
Onipaa/Ku'oko'a
Steadfast Freedom
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It will work with any 110v smoker up to 1800w. There is no wiring required. You just connect existing plugs and connectors. After hooking up the Guru, just plug the heating element into the Raptor and plug the Raptor into an outlet. If you do decide to get one, it does not come with clear setup directions. Go to the member's recipe board and read Bill's description and setup for the Guru/Raptor.
Thanks Habanero
BTW did you get my recipe for the Hawaiian Portagee sausage.? Hopefully..I think I emailed you. Let me know. Thanks for the tip on the Raptor. Im going to read it now...
Also have a nice weekend...
Aloha
Kamano
Onipaa/Ku'oko'a
Steadfast Freedom
Habanero
1) could you point me to the correct place to fine out how to hook up the Raptor.... where is the member recipes?
2) Being the new guy on the block...I dont know who "Bill" is. Can you direct me to his site or posting.?
Sorry to be such a pain...but you know how newbies are...Just like new junior officers in the army...lotta brains no knowledge.
Mahalo
Kamano
Onipaa/Ku'oko'a
Steadfast Freedom
Kamanodental check this out, i put this together to help out some members with there guru.
http://www.boomspeed.com/dsstc/bbqguru/
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<br />Habanero
1) could you point me to the correct place to fine out how to hook up the Raptor.... where is the member recipes?
2) Being the new guy on the block...I dont know who "Bill" is. Can you direct me to his site or posting.?
Sorry to be such a pain...but you know how newbies are...Just like new junior officers in the army...lotta brains no knowledge.
Mahalo
Kamano
Onipaa/Ku'oko'a
Steadfast Freedom
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At the top of each thread you will see a <font color="green">sticky:Memeber's Recipes</font id="green">. Click on that thread and there is a link that will take you directly to the site. While there you should sign yourself up.
The site is hosted by Olds, and Bill; screen name <font color="green">nxsbill </font id="green">is an administer of the site. It was Bill who convinced Shotgun Fred (developer of the Guru) to develop a devise (Raptor) that would interface the Guru with an electric smoker.
Here's a direct link to the thread:
http://susan.rminor.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29
Edited:
If you have Acrobate Reader 4 or greater installed on your computer you can also download the Guru manual and read about the features there. http://www.thebbqguru.com/images/TheBBQGuruUsersManualrev2.4.pdf
Thank you for all the info on the Guru...phew..you guys should write a book on the information that you all have compiled. "Like Sausage Making for dummies" Wow I bet you be a million seller. Just the trouble shooting alone is worth a million...
Great bunch of people. In Hawaii we call you guys "Ka Huna" teacher of secrets...and truly you all are. Thanks for sharing those secrets.
Mahalo Ka Huna
Kamano
Onipaa/Ku'oko'a
Steadfast Freedom