Wow! Just received the 6 channel Therm:
That was fast! 4 days, standard shipping (but, probably helps that we have an
Amazon Distribution Center here in Fort Worth/DFW).
The instructions state:
WARNING:
The heat resistance varies in different components of the probe
DO NOT put the probes directly in fire or flame
DO NOT put the WRAP (wire holder) in the oven or it will melt
And probes are NOT dishwasher safe.
The probe tip is good to 300° C (572° F) for INSTANTANEOUS TEST
The probe tip is good to 250° C (482° F) for long-time monitoring.
The SILICONE PROBE HANDLE is good to 250° C (482° F) for long-time monitoring.
TEFLON CABLE with stainless steel mesh is good to 250° C (482° F) for long-time monitoring
The ABS WRAP (probe wire holder) is good to 80° C (176°) and do not use in more than warm temps.
That should answer any concerns about the probes. The unit itself is approx. 3" x 3", compact enough for it to sit on my little shelf on my smokehouse, and the 48" probe lengths would be more than enough to reach any meats I am smoking, and not be in the way of the door opening and closing.
I did d/l the iGrillBBQ app to my iPhone and it paired easily via Bluetooth; I plugged in a probe and the temp appeared on the unit screen and on the app on my phone, so that all works just fine! I will get to know the app better in future days, setting bells and whistles and things. But, the main thing is knowing what and how to control the things I can control, using the therm mainly as one more of many indicators present when you are smoking!
I will get to try it out on 09/18/17 when I smoke and cook the beef bacon I am presently curing!