Looking for advice on remote digital thermometers

[Grillagin]

Hey all, I started looking at remote digital thermometers last night. I thought this one seemed decent. Any thoughts?  This is one subject I haven't seen discussed here.

https://www.amazon.com/ThermoPro-Wireless-Digital-Cooking-Thermometer/dp/B01GE77QT0/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_img_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=W7190AVFE3D3WRY3YQBF

[addicted-to-smoke]

a few recent discussions:

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/grilling-bbqing/about-thermometers/msg310944/#msg310944

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/product-reviews/thermoworks-smoke-thermometer-and-holster/msg328716/#msg328716

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/looking-for-thermometer-advice/msg336925/#msg336925

[Grillagin]

a few recent discussions:

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/grilling-bbqing/about-thermometers/msg310944/#msg310944

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/product-reviews/thermoworks-smoke-thermometer-and-holster/msg328716/#msg328716

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/looking-for-thermometer-advice/msg336925/#msg336925

Thanks!  The third thread was the most helpful.  One question I have is how well do these sending units work when its below freezing outside?

[addicted-to-smoke]

Hmm, I don't recall that being much of an issue. If the sending unit has an LCD display, that might not work well in coldest weather. But so long as the signal transmits to where you are you should be good. I suppose the batteries might be affected by the cold if they're not new?

Let's see what the rest of the crew here says. I've only used (a Maverick) a couple times in colder weather and it wasn't a problem.

[Lemans]

Here is my .2. I have a Maverick 733..it works good but absolutely
Impossible to set up.. way too many button strokes .. then I bought a grill eye
Wow .. is it fantastic!! Up to 6 probes. It iPhone app is floorless and super easy to set up..
  If I didn't get that one I would have bought the Smoke..
Ps I also have an igrill.  It's ok.  Bluetooth has limitations

[mick]

If the sending unit has an LCD display, that might not work well in coldest weather.

Does the display get permenantly damaged?

Recently bought a performer deluxe (I've already taken that LCD timer inside) and a smoke this week that was shipped today. I cant wait to try it but forgot about the LCD and my cold weather lol. Saw it has a magnet maybe I can stick it close enough to the bowl on the metal performer table that it can stay warm??

[Grillagin]

If the sending unit has an LCD display, that might not work well in coldest weather.

Does the display get permenantly damaged?

Recently bought a performer deluxe (I've already taken that LCD timer inside) and a smoke this week that was shipped today. I cant wait to try it but forgot about the LCD and my cold weather lol. Saw it has a magnet maybe I can stick it close enough to the bowl on the metal performer table that it can stay warm??

Permanent damage won't happen.  The L in LCD is liquid.  These types of displays can gel up below 32 degrees and quit registering.  A lot of marine depth finders have this problem.  I could see close proximity to the kettle keeping the sending unit warm enough to work.  Pure speculation on my part.  My new thermometer is on the way.  I look forward to trying it.

[mick]

Cool, thanks Grillagin I just dont want to wreck it carelessly trying it out lol, like to at least enjoy it a little before I wreck it lol.

Which one did you decide on?

[addicted-to-smoke]

Use caution if placing the sending unit close the bowl. We've seen pictures of melted boxes. What happens is that there's very little delta between too cold and too hot. A couple inches away might be cold, and an inch closer could melt it. Just hang it from one of the kettle handles.

[Grillagin]

Cool, thanks Grillagin I just dont want to wreck it carelessly trying it out lol, like to at least enjoy it a little before I wreck it lol.

Which one did you decide on?

It arrived today.  It should be a good starting point for me.



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[Grillagin]

Use caution if placing the sending unit close the bowl. We've seen pictures of melted boxes. What happens is that there's very little delta between too cold and too hot. A couple inches away might be cold, and an inch closer could melt it. Just hang it from one of the kettle handles.

This looks pretty safe to me.  The clip can be turned around to hold it upright on a side table.

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[mick]

Nice, its going to be convenient not having to lift that lid to know whats really going on.