Actual temp versus rig temp

[FLsmoker]

I've yet to find a rig where the factory temp gauge matches the actual temp, with the temp probe placed at grill level. My first smoke on the Traeger 575 Pro revealed a 20+ degree temp variance between what the smoker reads, and my Thermoworks X probe reads.

Lesson: never rely on the smoker rig temp units

 

[Slimpicker]

Lesson: never rely on the smoker rig temp units

We could have told you that years ago.

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[FLsmoker]

We could have told you that years ago.

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I've smoked on multiple rigs and knew this from years ago. Just pointing out the temp differential on the Pro 575 for those that might not know.

 

[Slimpicker]

Just pointing out the temp differential on the Pro 575 for those that might not know.

Works for me

 

[RayClem]

Many newcomers fail to learn that lesson. You can either learn from the mistakes of others or learn from your own mistakes. I find that the former method is less painful. Thus, I joined this forum.

 

[bobo713]

I confess I SHOULD have read the many reviews concerning the temperature difference. I guess I am one of those people who have to learn the hard way. My question is why hasn't Traeger done anything to address the problem if it has been known for that long? Is it the probes or the circuitry? I think a decent EE could identify and correct any design issues in no time. I should not have to spend more money on a third party temperature monitoring system after all I spent on the Traeger, but I guess I do.

 

[RustyJake]

I confess I SHOULD have read the many reviews concerning the temperature difference. I guess I am one of those people who have to learn the hard way. My question is why hasn't Traeger done anything to address the problem if it has been known for that long? Is it the probes or the circuitry? I think a decent EE could identify and correct any design issues in no time. I should not have to spend more money on a third party temperature monitoring system after all I spent on the Traeger, but I guess I do.

Because if you contact them about it, they will tell you that there is nothing wrong with their probes and the temperature difference you see doesn't exist. They don't accept readings from other thermometers as being accurate. Only theirs
I guess if you deny the issue long enough, you start to believe it. They definitely believe it.
We just have to accept that they are inaccurate and adjust for it ourselves. The variances aren't consistent foe everyone, so making a chart of set temps and actual temps for your grill will be handy for you.

 

[RayClem]

Because if you contact them about it, they will tell you that there is nothing wrong with their probes and the temperature difference you see doesn't exist. They don't accept readings from other thermometers as being accurate. Only theirs
I guess if you deny the issue long enough, you start to believe it. They definitely believe it.
We just have to accept that they are inaccurate and adjust for it ourselves. The variances aren't consistent foe everyone, so making a chart of set temps and actual temps for your grill will be handy for you.

I guess Traeger is adopting the "See no evil. Hear no evil" mantra. That way they speak no evil about their own products.

 

[Gorgeous George]

"Can't see the forest for the trees" is what's running through my head. I've had my 575 since Fathers Day 3 years ago and it NEVER occured to me that the cook temp could be off. I calibrate the external probe every time I use it to get close then use a Thermapen for final but always assumed the chamber cook temp was dead nuts accurate. Following the YTubers out there I always thought maybe it was altitude or the chamber size that was screwing up my cooks if I followed time and temp to the T on the video it never worked out. Of course nobody makes video's using the 575 and nobody talks about this problem with it so in my head it made sense. Thanks for the info!!!

 

[bobo713]

OK, I am looking at the FireBoard for $199 + $65 for probes. Does anyone know how long the Li-ion rechargable battery will last before it needs to be replaced? The way I understand it I will have to send the FireBoard back to the company to replace the battery.

 

[Shedd]

OK, I am looking at the FireBoard for $199 + $65 for probes. Does anyone know how long the Li-ion rechargable battery will last before it needs to be replaced? The way I understand it I will have to send the FireBoard back to the company to replace the battery.

I used my friends for a few months to see if I wanted it. I went with two Meater Plus and my ThermPro. The Meaters are very accurate on the temps just not reliable on forecasting a finish time but that’s not important because I already know how long it takes and I hardly cook anything when I’m on a timeline. But everyone is different. Temperature is temperature so I keep a backup to compare to but I don’t really sweat it.

 

[RustyJake]

OK, I am looking at the FireBoard for $199 + $65 for probes. Does anyone know how long the Li-ion rechargable battery will last before it needs to be replaced? The way I understand it I will have to send the FireBoard back to the company to replace the battery.

I am on year 3 or 4 with mine. I use it both unplugged and plugged in. Works both ways. When I am using the fan on my egg with it, I always plug it in to an outlet. I hadn't considered the process with changing a battery if it needed it. Usually with electronic stuff, by the time the battery goes, there is something newer and shinier out there to try.... Get the probe that you think works best for you, in the price range that is acceptable for your budget. I haven't regretted my Fireboard2 purchase.
It does come with probes, but no the thin competition probes.

 

[RayClem]

OK, I am looking at the FireBoard for $199 + $65 for probes. Does anyone know how long the Li-ion rechargable battery will last before it needs to be replaced? The way I understand it I will have to send the FireBoard back to the company to replace the battery.

Rechargeable batteries have a life that is highly dependent upon the number of times they have been recharged. Cellphone batteries get heavy use and are recharged frequently. They will generally last for about 3 years before the battery needs replacing. With rechargable laptop batteries, I have usually gotten about 5 years. I have a Smartwatch whose batteries have lasted about 5 years, but I can tell, I am going to have to replace the batteries soon.

The Fireboard battery is supposed to last about 30 hours before it needs recharging. Some people will purchase an external battery pack to keep the Fireboard battery charged while in use. That will reduce the number of charging cycles and prolong the life of the battery. That sounds da lot easier than returning the device to the factory every few years for battery replacement.

 

[RustyJake]

No need to buy a battery pack. It runs off the battery or through the USB power cord. Your choice, plugged in, or off the battery.
Technically, if the battery ever does go, you can still plug the unit in and run it

 

[RayClem]

No need to buy a battery pack. It runs off the battery or through the USB power cord. Your choice, plugged in, or off the battery.
Technically, if the battery ever does go, you can still plug the unit in and run it

I was thinking about an inexpensive battery pack like this one.

Amazon.com

The nice thing is that such chargers can also be used to recharge your phone during a power failure.