Masterbuilt ThermoTemp XL thermometer mod

[Smiller15]

Just curious if anyone here has added a thermometer to their Masterbuilt Thermotemp smokers. I do like that it does self regulate but I also am skeptical at times that the temp is within 15-20 degrees of where I set and unfortunately they probably purposefully nixed a therm so no one calls them out when it’s slightly off. I usually just put it to 240-250 and if it swings between 225-260 so be it. It’s double walled so not sure if that would make a difference when drilling to add a side thermometer.

 

[negolien]

Do u really need to drill a hole... I don't have that particular model but I uses aftermarket probes and sometimes I am just too lazy to feed em thru the little gromet and I have had no issues.

 

[912smoker]

Hey Smiller most folks do use another thermo to measure the grate temp to keep check on things. I would just run it thru the back vent as opposed to drilling a hole.

Keith

 

[Smiller15]

Valid points to both of you. Thanks fellas

 

[Panama Red]

Just curious if anyone here has added a thermometer to their Masterbuilt Thermotemp smokers. I do like that it does self regulate but I also am skeptical at times that the temp is within 15-20 degrees of where I set and unfortunately they probably purposefully nixed a therm so no one calls them out when it’s slightly off. I usually just put it to 240-250 and if it swings between 225-260 so be it. It’s double walled so not sure if that would make a difference when drilling to add a side thermometer.

 

[Panama Red]

I picked up a ThermoPro with 2 probes because of the inaccuracy of the unit in my Masterbuilt.....meat temp, unit temp.