Smoker Thermometer Test and Review - Tel-Tru, Maverick, and a stock thermometer

[@brianhallman5168]

Same price on Amazon

[@ChadRex-77]

What model Tel-Tru?

[@brittinghammerforge9441]

I hope it is truly worth it. I just bought one cost me $50 some with the install kit with it.

[@daveshouseofbbq]

jon brittingham it’s still rockin. Tel-tru hasn’t failed me yet.

[@brittinghammerforge9441]

Dave's Ohio BBQ & More, thanks! I’m building a vertical smoker with an offset fire box. Does it measure exactly 3 inches or is it a nominal measurement?

[@jackwebb5917]

Awesome review! Just what I was looking for. Unfortunately I just installed the cheap Dozyant thermometer from amazon. FORTUNATELY, the tru-tel requires a bigger hole , not smaller, so I just need to enlarge the 3/8” hole and be good to go!

[@daveshouseofbbq]

Jack Webb nice. I’ve had the tel-tru installed for a couple years now and it’s still works great. Thanks for watching.

[@mplemke]

FYI: I have two of these. 1/2” conduit nuts fit the threads perfectly and are dirt cheap.

[@daveshouseofbbq]

Phil Lemke Seriously? I’ve never heard that before. That’s awesome. How well do the conduit nuts hold up in the heat?

[@gooseman219]

thank you Phil! You just saved me $42.00! i just bought 6 of these things for my smoker!

[@mplemke]

@@daveshouseofbbq They hold up perfectly. No problem at all :-)

[@diydan6045]

What stem length should I use on a 22" Weber?

[@daveshouseofbbq]

3 inch? That way it won’t interfere with the food.

[@Allancuadra85]

Thank you dude

[@ChristysCookingLifestyle]

Thanks for the review. A good thermometer is definitely worth the money.😃

[@daveshouseofbbq]

Christy's Cooking Channel it sure is. The more I see and use Tel-trus the more of a fan I become. They work great and look really nice.

[@AlpineWarren]

Any benefit not just getting a maverick digital and skipping the Tel Tru?

[@daveshouseofbbq]

Warren Allred just get the Maverick. The Tel-Tru looks sweet and is accurate, but it’s not needed.

[@AlpineWarren]

Thank you Dave.

[@chrisg2739]

Lots of people still use the old mechanicals just for a quick visual and they look nice like the old style tachs on cars vs. the digital ones they used for a year or so.

[@daveshouseofbbq]

Mongoose Viper agreed. I love the look of a black faced tel-tru.

[@chrisg2739]

Dave's Ohio BBQ hey, I live about 45min south of you. I live near canton Ohio.

[@watty210]

Can you recommend a thermometer for a home built smokehouse door?

[@daveshouseofbbq]

Coach Kevin Watson Tel-tru. They aren’t the cheapest, but they are good.

[@watty210]

@@daveshouseofbbq Thank you! any specific one?

[@daveshouseofbbq]

Coach Kevin Watson i think they are all basically the same, they just have different color dial faces. The only option you’ll have to consider is if you want a short or long stem. I got mine from 4thegrill.com. Good selection.

[@BB-jq6ek]

They don't supply the nut and washer!? Thats ridiculous for the price.