Polder not working, Now what??

Could be moisture in the probe. Try boiling the probe in oil with the wire end of the probe pointing up to let the moisture boil out.........

You're correct, I found the thermometer forum after I posted and saw that it's a common problem. I got the deep fryer out and submerged the probe until it stopped bubbling and it seems to be working now.

The ribs will be done in about a half hour, so I'll put it back in one of the butts when I take the ribs out.

Thank you

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Originally posted by Fishoil:
You're correct, I found the thermometer forum after I posted and saw that it's a common problem. I got the deep fryer out and submerged the probe until it stopped bubbling and it seems to be working now.

Glad it worked. We had someone who just thought we were FULL of it when we suggested doing this. He just knew it was stupid.

Stupid is as Stupid does.

Glad it worked.

Try to seal off the spot where moisture might get in.

Sorry to say it only worked for a short while, then I started getting high readings again. I deep-fried the probe a second time (it was full of moisture again) and it worked for another 5 minutes or so.

I'm guessing that the crimp is just to loose to keep the moisture out, so I'm just going to buy a new thermometer. Do you think a dab of high-temp. silicone where the wire enters the probe would keep the moisture out if I try to save the old one for a spare?

Yep,and most of the new ones have the seal,already.

Check the Taylors.

There are lots of threads here about replacement probes,warranties,etc.