2" Thermometer

by China

Product Features

• Standard Steel thermometer

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001RCNQRE
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21,892 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)

Product Description

Basic BBQ thermometer NO mounting instructions with this product

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to Read from a Distance, January 31, 2010

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This well priced thermometer is accurate and easy to read because of the background color. I peek out the window and see if all is well which saves me a lot of time. I smoke meats for a very long time 10-12 hours so it really does make a difference.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Inaccurate, August 24, 2010

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The item arrived very quickly. When I opened the box there was nothing in the box except the thermometer. No manufacturer information or instructions; no commercial packaging. Nothing.

The device itself was simple to install (despite lack of instructions or suggestions). I fired up the BBQ and the thermometer registered heat. The thermometer was easy to read and uncomplicated.

I quickly suspected I was getting inaccurate readings, so I obtained a second thermometer designed to be used in an oven. With this unit telling me the BBQ interior was at 475+, the other thermometer was telling me around 325 degrees. As I was trying to roast a chicken with indirect heat, I was hoping for the lower temperature (I had only one of two propane burners going, and it was set at a medium heat setting). The cooking time and results for the chicken were consistent with a 300-350 degree oven. This thermometer continued to read at 475+.

My conclusion is it seems to be wildly inaccurate, at least mine was. I gave it two stars because it seems to be made of quality materials, it is easy to install and easy to read. The fact I can't trust it really kind of detracts from my satisfaction level. I could not detect any way to adjust the thermometer.

I do note other buyers did not report this problem, so maybe it was just my unit. One note on installation: the probe sticks into the BBQ about 2.5 inches. Think about where you will set things in your BBQ and how the probe might interfere with items inside the BBQ.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BBQ Thermometer, August 3, 2010

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Molly's mom (Florida) - See all my reviews

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Works great! Installed in my Weber 200 and takes the guesswork out of grilling temperatures. Drill one small hole, and you are done. Was hesitant, but glad i did.