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Miscellaneous Topics => General Discussions => Topic started by: smokeinBC on September 05, 2013, 10:03:12 PM

Title: Thermometer test
Post by: smokeinBC on September 05, 2013, 10:03:12 PM
so I put the thermometers I have to a test.  well what I found was that all three have different readings.  One is brand new.

My last smoke was really dry so now I'm thinking that it could be the miss readings that is the culprit


The readings are

150
194
131

I tied them together for a better reading and none were touching the rock

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Title: Re: Thermometer test
Post by: Tiny Tim on September 05, 2013, 10:33:08 PM
Put a pan of water on the stove and bring to a boil.  Should read 212.  Also can lay probe on an ice cube and should read 32.
Title: Re: Thermometer test
Post by: Habanero Smoker on September 06, 2013, 02:28:07 AM
I would use the test that TT has suggested. There may be a flaw in the way you are testing. Even the cheapest digital thermometers will be within +/-2°F accuracy.
Title: Re: Thermometer test
Post by: beefmann on September 06, 2013, 06:04:52 AM
agrees with TT
Title: Re: Thermometer test
Post by: KyNola on September 06, 2013, 07:32:23 AM
Quote from: Habanero Smoker on September 06, 2013, 02:28:07 AM
I would use the test that TT has suggested. There may be a flaw in the way you are testing. Even the cheapest digital thermometers will be within +/-2°F accuracy.
Ditto.
Title: Re: Thermometer test
Post by: Saber 4 on September 06, 2013, 07:50:03 AM
Quote from: KyNola on September 06, 2013, 07:32:23 AM
Quote from: Habanero Smoker on September 06, 2013, 02:28:07 AM
I would use the test that TT has suggested. There may be a flaw in the way you are testing. Even the cheapest digital thermometers will be within +/-2°F accuracy.
Ditto.

Ditto X2
Title: Re: Thermometer test
Post by: Sailor on September 06, 2013, 10:07:49 AM
When you put the probe in the water just make sure the tips go in and not the leads.  Getting water into the probe connection will fry the probe.  Trust me on this  ;D
Title: Re: Thermometer test
Post by: destrouk on September 06, 2013, 03:03:54 PM
Yup do the water test for sure Kev
Title: Re: Thermometer test
Post by: smokeinBC on September 06, 2013, 08:03:57 PM
ok I did another test and this time with water.  2 of the 3  thermometers show close readings but  one was way out and is going back to the store.