Customer Reviews

Admetior Grill Smoke Thermometer

5 star:		(11)
4 star:		(9)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

I have an older 22" Weber Charcoal Grill. I needed a means to measure internal temperature for "Low and Slow" BBQ-ing. I thought about purchasing a new Weber Charcoal Grill that includes a lid thermometer but I just couldn't justify spending over $300 for a new grill when mine worked just fine. The T702BBQ Thermometer is a perfect size for a 22" Weber. The stem is about the same length as the Thermometer that comes with the new weber grills. You simply need to drill a 1/2" hole on the top of your lid to install this thermometer. I installed mine in the center near the Handle. After installing I smoked a 7lbs Pork Butt for 9-hours and was able to maintain a constant internal temperature between 225 and 250. I highly recommend this thermometer!

I don't write many reviews unless something is either really good or really bad. This thermometer fits into the really good category.

I ordered two of these Admetiors for use on my Char-Griller Smokin' Pro. When I received them, I submerged the probe on each into boling water. Both read 210 degrees. That was expected. Installing these gages required drilling a 1/2" hole in the smoker. Once installed, they were firmly attached by hand tightening the retaining bolt. That was nice. These two thermometers were in addition to the factory thermometer which is mounted on the top of the smoker rather than at grill-height. I installed both Admetior thermometers at grill height, one at either end of the smoker's top.

Where these thermometers really shine is when the sun goes down. They are indiglo green needles and numbers on a black face. Running the smoker for six hours often requires conntinuing into the evening after the sun goes down. With nothing more than a small amount of indirect light, these thermomters are easily readable. The factory thermomether is an aluminum needle and aluminum face with black numbers. Even with a flashlight, the factory thermometer must be studied to be read. After using the Admetiors, I now don't like the factory aluminum gage. There is no comparison between the readability of the Admetior Grill Smoke Thermometer and the factory aluminum gage. The Admetior has it hands down, no question about it.

I would reccomend the Admetior Grill Smoke Thermometer to anyone upgrading their factory thermometers on a smoker. It is a very worthwhile improvement.

Installation was a snap. Drill a hole, insert thermometer and hand tighten nut on back. The unit is accurate and maintenance free. From the time of order to thermometer in-hand was only three days. Would recommend...

I bought this for a smoker. To test it, I borrowed a high end digital probe thermometer and placed the probe in the smoker at the same point where this thermometer was. The Admetior thermometer read 40º to 100º below temperature as I monitored it for about an hour with the smoker at various temperatures. No matter how long I let it sit there, the needle would never rise to the correct temperature. I am returning this.

I thought I'd leave a simple tip for those of you who are thinking of buying one. This review is specifically for those who use a weber kettle grill. It works great for me but because I was uncertain of its 'weatherproofness' I just put the thermometer tip through one of the vent holes on my weber grill. I was also a little reluctant to drill a hole through the porcelin enameled lid. This naturally limits the air vent control from the top but you can always control the heat from the bottom as well. When your done grilling, let the thermometer cool off and wipe it down with a damp cloth and bring it inside. The other Amazon reviews seem to be accurate.

This thermometer may not be the best choice for your smoker. The stem is short, and I think it is too closely coupled thermally to the body. I mounted this in the side of my smoker lid hoping to accurately read the internal temperature. But, this read 50 to 100 degrees lower than the over thermometer I had inside the smoker only a couple inches away. Most likely, the large body was dragging down what the temperature sensor was seeing.

It might work better in an application that provides thermal isolation between the lid and thermometer.

Large dial and easy to read. Installed by drilling a hole in the dome of my 22" Weber near the handle. GREAT add on, no more sticking a thermometer in the vent holes. Looks like a factory option,Weber take note.

I put this item on my CharBroil grill. It works well, and helps me to gauge the grill temp to determine when it has warmed up. There's not much else to say- it measures temperature, and it works as advertised.

I put two of these in my gas grill, to give accurate temperatures for direct and indirect grilling. They work as advertised and were easy to install.

I have an older Sears Kenmore gas grill. When the original thermometer broke I found it nearly impossible to find a replacement. This was a simple installation and looks original. A big bonus is that I just discovered it glows in the dark.