Had a Chaney Instruments Acurite Model 648SB thermometer and left it out in the rain. My fault (to much beer). Pitched the unit, Keep the probe and purchased a second unit. Second unit worked fine for a while then the probe failed and changed to my backup probe. After some more use the backup has failed. Problem appears to be where the end of the probe connects to the metal braided wire. I can't find replacement probes so I am looking for a new unit that I can use in my smoker.
I have a Taylor - Weekend Worrior and really don't like it. The main reason is that the wire is not metal braided like on the Acurite and I am not sure how heat resistance it is. I usually insert the probe into the meat and run the wire to the outside of the smoker thru an air vent. That way I don't have to open the door to get a reading.
The second reason I don't like this model of the Taylor is the programed settings. If I use the unit to monitor air temp on my grill it will not go much higher then 300 before the temp just reads high.
I would be interested in hearing what you use or your recommendations. A dual probe unit might be nice or perhaps one with a remote display.
Thanks
Wayne
I have a Taylor - Weekend Worrior and really don't like it. The main reason is that the wire is not metal braided like on the Acurite and I am not sure how heat resistance it is. I usually insert the probe into the meat and run the wire to the outside of the smoker thru an air vent. That way I don't have to open the door to get a reading.
The second reason I don't like this model of the Taylor is the programed settings. If I use the unit to monitor air temp on my grill it will not go much higher then 300 before the temp just reads high.
I would be interested in hearing what you use or your recommendations. A dual probe unit might be nice or perhaps one with a remote display.
Thanks
Wayne