I just got this hoping to use it to 1500 degrees, but the probes look like they don't work that high...any experience at those temps?
295305
I presume you were referring to 1500 degrees 'Ferinheight' rather than 'Celsius' because a type-K t/c is not suitable for 1500-C. I used these t/c meter for applications unto 800-C, but I didn't use the t/c supplied with the meter because I required an ungrounded and sheathed t/c for my application. I have 30-years experience with various t/c's and I would not use the t/c supplied with this meter at 1500-F. The fiber insulation is inadequate, and you will soon experience "shorting" along the leads that will result in erroneous measurements.
295306
You have to specify whether in degrees C or degrees F. To get to 1500C you have to use a very different thermocouple; these won't work and the meter can't handle it. If you want to get to 1500F then this setup will be fine.
295307
I think if you read the fine print you will see that the probes are rated much lower.
295308
Hi, I ordered the -80mm x 3mm Probe K Type 0-500C Temperature Range Coiled Thermocouple 1.5MThey work fine up to 1700F. I just poked mine thru the ceramic fiber. Good luck!
295309
I did have to purchase two additional probes in order to bring it to 1,700 degrees on my raku kiln. They are cheap though...around $5.00
70546
The deeper I get in my pile the hotter the temp. I believe the metal probe transfer heat to the gauge. So it's the tip that its reading thru but it takes time to warm up thur the
1822028
My unit reads high temps too. My other complaint is the short running cycles on this unit. I had it repaired by an authorized repair shop but it still short cycles.
355780
With an unscientific measurement (a Thermapen cooking thermometer probe held about 1" away from the end of the nozzle) I was seeing temperatures around 370F on low speed at 550F on high speed. The measured temperature fluctuated as the probe moved around, so these aren't stable measurements -- expect +/- 30 degrees depending on exactly where the air is going.
1588311
Mine doesn't get very hot either. I started on M and didn't think it was very hot so I turned it to H and didn't notice any difference. Just checked the temperature on H is 150 degrees F.
1962611
Mine's been running at -8 degrees for a couple of months now. It seems to be quite accurate.
571934
I just ran a cup of water through into an open cup and tested it with 3 different candy/meat thermometers. I got 166, 168 and 175. It might be hotter with the thermal cup though. It sounds like it doesn't meet your target temp.
2093240
Wish I could help, but I returned my unit because it was DOA.I replaced it with a Duxtop 8100MC. I don't think the temp goes that low.
2144052
No, this probe didn't work. I'm not sure whether the problem was the probe or the base of the thermometer. It was quite disappointing as I didn't use the thermometer very much and I didn't think it would fail as soon as it did.
2146947
The temperature of boiling water appears to be no problem but the moisture might be ... I'd be careful not to submerge the probe connection to the cable or the cable itself in water.
738289
You will most likely need an upgrade on the probe wire which will is specially designed for that kind of temperature. The device itself will do just fine.
1885539
Yes... the specs say do not exceed 350F for the probe itself... the problem is that the probe is ok beyond that, but the rubber insulation on the wire melts above 400F as I found out the hard way. Since the probe is not detachable from the wire I do not exceed 350F with the new probe I had to buy.
460671
These probes are usually of a bi-metal function and should be pretty linear at the temperatures that you want. I checked mine with a candy thermometer and it was right on at 124F. and my soil tempt. was 42F at 4 inches. The probe can not be introduced and extracted by the gauge- it will separate with misuse. Yes it should work fine if the soil is soft enough. and the depth isn't much more the 4-6 inches.
694403
Did you try and replace the heating element with the spare one that comes with the set? At 217 degrees, that's not even close to melting solder. I know my station has to be set about 100 degrees higher than where I normally would set it, which tells me that the thermostat isn't very accurate, but other than that I've used mine to build hundreds of circuit boards at home and actually prefer my solder station over the ones I use at work. If the 2nd heating element doesn't work, I would contact the seller.
125601
I have trouble getting the meat temperature to above 170 F. I don't think it is a power issue but a controller issue. Whatever the cause, the smoker is best suited to long time cool smoke. I plan to rebuild the temperature control when I have spare time.
1621385
I agree with the other posters - it's all about the temperature you are exposing it to. As long as it stays under the rated temp (392), you're good to go. Going over that temp will ruin the thermometer (I know, I've done it not once, but TWICE). If you want a high-heat thermometer, check out thermoworks.com, but they are very expensive :(
2132361
Yes. I put the probe tip in ice water and got the reading down as low as 35° F. Just don't get the entire probe wet or it will short out.