I don't know where I have seen it but I thought I saw some directions on what you need to do to see if your remote thermometr is working correctly. Something about boiling water type thing. Yes I know it's 212 something but when I test my probe it stays around 190 or so in boiling water. Does any one have those directions???
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mski
Perryville, Arkansas
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I had to check out this topic, it sounded X-rated. But try this:
http://www.virtualweberbullet.com/thermotest.html
Pete
If you have the Maverick you can also test it with ice water. Place several several ice cubes in a glass of water, when you place the probes in the water make sure they do not touch the sides or bottom of the container.
I don't have my manual with me, that give the instructions on how to calibrate. You can go to this site http://www.maverickhousewares.com/manuals.htm and download a copy of the manual in pdf file.
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<br />I don't know where I have seen it but I thought I saw some directions on what you need to do to see if your remote thermometr is working correctly. Something about boiling water type thing. Yes I know it's 212 something but when I test my probe it stays around 190 or so in boiling water. Does any one have those directions???
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mski
Perryville, Arkansas
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Duck-man, that's too far off to be reasonable unless there's a place in Arkansas that's above 10,000 feet and you live there . . .
Before returning/trashing the unit, make sure the probe is properly immersed in the boiling water (usually at least an inch or two). You probably did, but just in case . . . [8D]
John
Newton MA
Hey Olds,
Does the new board have a place for "Tips and Tricks"? A piece on 'Calibrating a thermometer" would be useful. It can simply be a link to the Virtual Weber site that RhinoDoc listed in his post.
I bet we can think of other tips and tricks that might not be covered in other sections . . . eye yi yi, more work [:D][:D][:D]
John
Newton MA
I was just at the doctor & have a clean bill of health![:D][:D]
Kirk
http://www.chezbubba.com
Ya think next time I check into a hotel & they ask "Smoking or Non?" they would mind?
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<br />I was just at the doctor & have a clean bill of health![:D][:D]
Kirk
http://www.chezbubba.com
Ya think next time I check into a hotel & they ask "Smoking or Non?" they would mind?
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You're lucky they didn't do a subtotal walletectomy on you![:)]
Last time I went to my doc with a problem he took some X-rays. The doctor comes in and says "We can fix the problem but it will cost you $1,000". I told I only had $100 and asked him what he could do. He said "For $100, we can touch up your X-rays . . ."[;)]
John
Newton MA
MW;
What brand and make of thermometer do you have? I looked at my Maverick ET-73 documentation, and there are no instructions on how to calibrate, once you tested your thermometer for accuracy. As always, if it is a digital, and you still get the same results, I would also check the batteries.
[:D][:D]
Good one John!
http://www.chezbubba.com
Ya think next time I check into a hotel & they ask "Smoking or Non?" they would mind?
That cracked me up John!
Glad to provide some humor . . . in my business, we call those humorrhoids [:D]
John
Newton MA
I am enjoying the humor. I try to check in everyday to see what is new. I am learning a lot. Our weather has been about 20 with freezing rain the last week and too cold to smoke. I will be glad when it warms up a bit and I can get back to my smoking. I catch myself laughing out loud while reading some of these postings.
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<br /> Our weather has been about 20 with freezing rain the last week and too cold to smoke. I will be glad when it warms up a bit and I can get back to my smoking.
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Whaddya mean too cold to smoke? Talk to ColdSmoke and some of the other Canadian smokers. In Massachusetts, its going down to -5F tonight and I'm smoking a ham from Midnite to 7AM. I wouldn't say its balmy, and some would say I'm balmy, but unless you have to have your BS out in wet weather, you can definitely keep smokin'!
What part of USA? I'm looking for North East BSers . . .
John
Newton MA
I live in washington state. It has been snowing and freezing rain the last few days. Right now it is pouring down rain. Way to wet for my bs. I just took elk steak out of the freezer to defrost to make jerky when the weather breaks. I hope it will be soon! I haven't smoked in 6 days![:(]
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<br />I live in washington state. It has been snowing and freezing rain the last few days. Right now it is pouring down rain. Way to wet for my bs. I just took elk steak out of the freezer to defrost to make jerky when the weather breaks. I hope it will be soon! I haven't smoked in 6 days![:(]
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Sorry to hear that you're not from the NE, and even sorrier that the weather is so bad for smokin' right now. I'm lucky enough to have the BS on a covered porch, so I can smoke in almost anything but a Nor'easter . . .[:)]
John
Newton MA
Man, I know what you mean about the cold weather. It was about 34 when I drove in to work this morning, and it won't get back up to the 60's until at least Thursday!
Snicker snicker.
I am planning on trying a brined chicken this weekend - I have smoked a few, but have not tried brining yet. Maybe a brisket. Maybe both!
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<br />Man, I know what you mean about the cold weather. It was about 34 when I drove in to work this morning, and it won't get back up to the 60's until at least Thursday!
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RhinoDoc, I feel your pain . . . [;)]
John
Newton MA
MW;
Did you every get your problem resolved?
HS,
I have been out of the office the past couple of days, (yes it concerned something to do with ducks), but anyway, no I have not. I bought some batteries and was going to do the boilmethod again and see what happens. Everyone calls me a CHEAP BUTT, I have not bought my Maverick, I'm still using my Polder[V], I may breakloose this month on the Maverick. At "Bed, Bath and Beyond" they have the model 73 there, also the a bunch of nice CHEAP ones for less than 20. I know I amtempted but I think I will go and SQUEEK and get the Maverick. I will post back with my results on the new battery.
AND, THANKS to everyone for your answers.
Have a great week everyone.
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mski
Perryville, Arkansas
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Jeanne what part of Washington state, Sumner here.