Hey Guys,
I just started smoking about a year ago now. I use a propane smoker, as here in Northern Canada, wood for a stick burner is next to impossible. I also have a ThermoPro TP-08. I read alot of reviews on it before purchasing it, and 98% of them were great. I also liked the idea of the lifetime warranty on the probes.
Good thing that I got a ThermoPro, but not for the reasons you think. The concept is great. 2 probes, one for meat and one for pit temp. Meat has a high alarm and the pit has a low and high alarm. Having a low alarm is crucial when using a propane smoker, as the flame could go out and ruin your bbq plans! Here is the problem.. the probes suck! I have been through 3 pit probes and 2 meat probes. I have a hard time trusting the unit now, as the probes keep failing, sometimes as much as a 50F temp swing. Phoned for a new probe from Itronics and the guy on the other end seemed short and had (for lack of a better term) attitude. I just recieved a replacement pit probe and needed a meat probe now. He seemed annoyed that I needed a new meat probe when they just sent a pit probe. I could be wrong...
I need something that I can trust. Something with a meat and pit probe. Wireless so I can take it away from my deck. High and Low alarms for the pit. Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance..
I just started smoking about a year ago now. I use a propane smoker, as here in Northern Canada, wood for a stick burner is next to impossible. I also have a ThermoPro TP-08. I read alot of reviews on it before purchasing it, and 98% of them were great. I also liked the idea of the lifetime warranty on the probes.
Good thing that I got a ThermoPro, but not for the reasons you think. The concept is great. 2 probes, one for meat and one for pit temp. Meat has a high alarm and the pit has a low and high alarm. Having a low alarm is crucial when using a propane smoker, as the flame could go out and ruin your bbq plans! Here is the problem.. the probes suck! I have been through 3 pit probes and 2 meat probes. I have a hard time trusting the unit now, as the probes keep failing, sometimes as much as a 50F temp swing. Phoned for a new probe from Itronics and the guy on the other end seemed short and had (for lack of a better term) attitude. I just recieved a replacement pit probe and needed a meat probe now. He seemed annoyed that I needed a new meat probe when they just sent a pit probe. I could be wrong...
I need something that I can trust. Something with a meat and pit probe. Wireless so I can take it away from my deck. High and Low alarms for the pit. Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance..