Grate Temp Variation - Which Thermopro Probe placement is the most accurate?

[Its_Raw]

Hello!

Just curious as to which probe you would think is the most accurate for the overall temp of the smoker - the one closest to the stack (mid-grate level), or the one just past halfway toward the firebox?

Thank you!

 

[thirdeye]

Heat zones are unique to each different style of smoker. All my smokers are round, so I like to monitor the grate temp in one spot, then spin the grate a couple of times to balance out heat.

Maybe you could use the biscuit test or several oven thermometers to locate your hot spots?

 

[Its_Raw]

The Thermopro model I have has 4 probes. I have had all four probes on the grate and it consistently gets warmer the closer you get to the stack. Right now I have a 40-degree difference, with the stack end being higher. Is it a wash? Is one temp closer to the actual temp affecting the meat?

 

[thirdeye]

Well at least you generally know where the variance in grate temps is, and if you only wanted to use one pit probe you could estimate temps in other spots.