Need an accurate temp guage.

[kenfain]

Hey everyone, I've got an analog MES 30B. As everybody knows, the factory temp guage on the door isn't very accurate. So I'm looking for one that is. I realize that I probably won't find total accuracy, and even if I did, it'd likely cost more than I am willing to spend. But if I could get it close I'd be satisfied. There's so many out there to choose from, and the prices are all over the place.

I will have an electronic temp probe also, but I'm looking to replace my at a glance temp check capabilities. For example, if I sent one of the grandkids to check the temp, while I'm down the street. There's no explanation required, don't touch nothing, just read the number on the door. Keep it simple, and since there's a hole there already...

 

[gmc2003]

I'm not sure if this explanation will come out clear or not, but here goes. If you smokers temperature gauge is consistent in being wrong(always reads high or low by the same amount). Then let it ride. When I smoke with my WSM, and I reach my desired 250* grate temp. I'll take note of what the dome thermometer is reading. When I see the dome therm start fluctuating then I'll go check my external therm. I know my dome is always going to be about 30* higher then my external.

Chris

 

[Murray]

Find a scrapped BBQ with a thermometer on the lid if you don’t want to spend any money.