Brand of thermostat ?????

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I use (2) AcruRite thermometers ( got a Lowes ) when I cook. I have noticed with the Cookshack that in the early stages of any cook the thermometers will not register a temperature......they only say HIGH. Later in the cook they will display the Temp. Is it the type of smoker ( steam ) or the brand of thermometer that causes this ? I did not have this problem when smoking with my propane/water smoker. Just looking for answers.

12/26/078:16 PM

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Typically, for the first 1 or 2 cyclies, there is a temperature overshoot. The overshoot it caused by the oven stabilizing and by the continued burning of the wood, even though the element shuts off. This is normal and will stabilize--hence your later normal readings.

5/1/0911:20 AM

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It's the thermometers. They don't know what they're in, when they measure, they only react to the environment. The lower end temp doesn't matter anyway, it's how acurate they are when you get to your target temp that matters.

5/1/091:18 PM

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Originally posted by RedSky:
I use (2) AcruRite thermometers ( got a Lowes ) when I cook. I have noticed with the Cookshack that in the early stages of any cook the thermometers will not register a temperature......they only say HIGH. Later in the cook they will display the Temp. Is it the type of smoker ( steam ) or the brand of thermometer that causes this ? I did not have this problem when smoking with my propane/water smoker. Just looking for answers.

I use a good old fashioned $10 candy thermometer with a 400 degree F max temp. Has always served me well with the help of a cork to put it through the middle of!

8/11/109:26 PM

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qnorthNear Traverse City, MI

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I use a good old fashioned $10 candy thermometer with a 400 degree F max temp.

How do you read the temp without opening the door? Or are we not talking a CS smoker here?

8/12/101:00 PM

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Originally posted by ILoveBarbecue:

I use a good old fashioned $10 candy thermometer with a 400 degree F max temp. Has always served me well with the help of a cork to put it through the middle of!

I agree with the others, obviously you're not aware of the CS line, but having to open the door wastes heat and increases cooking time.

I'd suggest a remote probe thermometer and run the wire up through the vent.

8/12/105:18 PM

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pagsMember

Besides. Why get up from the couch when you don't have to?

8/12/105:40 PM

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