Is the thermometer too high to record temps on a 5 Gal boil test batch?
2044638
It worked pretty accurately for us I would say but a larger batch would be preferable even if it is a test... test can only be so good if you are making that small of a batch in this huge pot.... All in all I was very pleased with this pot in all areas. Hope this helps a bit.
2044639
Right at 5 gallons the sensor just starts to come out of the wort. It ideally would need to be roughly 1/2" lower
2044640
Yes, the thermometer is too high. Unfortunately I have to use a second thermometer to get the readings. I was very disappointed since this was 1 of the main reasons why I bought this kettle.
2044641
I bought this for my son and he suggested: that the best way to measure temp is to use a thermapen because it is more precise and gets to temperature faster, which is very useful for beer. Then if he gets the 15 gallon pot, he can do 5 and 10 gallon batches. If he gets into mashing, then it will be useful to measure temp of mash, as well.
2044642
I would be close depending on your heating mechanism. Yes its in the mash but it would be pretty high up on the level.
2044643
Unfortunately, the thermometer is too high. If you start with 6.5 gallons, it works for awhile, but the 5 gallons ends up below the mark. However, that has been my only disappointment with the kettle.
2044644
If you are just boiling 5 gallons of water to get to temp for strike water or mash water then the thermometer is at the top or slightly below the water line. If you are making a 5 gallon batch then the thermometer is perfect. I use the thermometer but also use a floating thermometer to double check. Love the pot for my 5 gallon batches.
2044645
I use this kettle for an HLT, normally have about 10 gallons of strike water, so I have never had a problem with the location of the Thermometer. If I were to design my own, I would have installed it at the same level as the ball valve so as to make any stirring easier; this would also make the use of the kettle flexible. I do think that for a boil starting out at 5 Gallons, the thermometer is too high.
1104999
Hello Heather. I don't recall but I think it is 10 degrees. I don't pay much attention to it because when I used a thermometer, it was way off anyway. Water would boil at the 190 deg setting which if I remember High School physics correctly, we'd have to be near the top of Mount Everest for that to be possible. I control the temperature by setting the temperature I want then adjusting the power setting down to maintain it where I want it. Maybe it's just the unit I bought, but the temperature setting is nearly useless.
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.
907585
Yes, I have a thermometer and my temp was always 180, then cooled to 110 before adding yogurt starter. The problem was not me - I tried 4 times - but the base DOES NOT maintain the proper temperature. I wish it did as I like the design of this product. Sadly, they have not worked out the kinks.
300677
Yeah, it seems to not be all that accurate. I use a Bluetooth ambient gauge and monitor temp that way. You could probably swap out the thermometer with another but I've found this solution fits my needs better.
1506174
There is no mention of this error message in the manual. Based on the fact this is is on the temperature display, I have two theories: 1) The temperature inside the kettle has gone too high, causing the error message. Think "HI temperature ERRor" 2) this could relate to high altitudes. Perhaps there are issues due to that?
1338317
I'm not using at a high altitude but my guess is that you should be ok save for a slightly different boiling temperatures. The 'maintenance temperatures' you keep water at should not be affected by altitude given that I'm assuming they use a thermometer.
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.
2050206
Yes, I measured the temp. and it is not at all near that range. That's why I sent mine back!
328809
5.5 seems very high. I'd check the sensor. Also try a hydrometer. It will indicate how pure the water is.
454446
I have not used a thermometer, but i have used this for deep frying. i bought it exclusively for deep frying outdoors (extension cord not included). works well, i would estimate it gets up to 350 comfortably.
758828
I had the same concern but found out as long as the sensor does not touch the heated sides of the cooker. Insert thru the class cover thru the hole that the top knob is attached to.....Also you see the the probe is rather long so if your probe is not totally incased in a piece of meat you will get an accurate reading. This may sound nuts but is you but a cheap aquarium pump with a small plastic tube and what the call a "air stone" this will keep most you your water circulating and it is totally safe. About 6.00 at Walmart. I have moved on to a PolyScience heat/circulator with wonderful results. The prices are plummeting and is a very accurate product. I had the same concern but found out as long as the sensor does not touch the heated sides of the cooker. Insert thru the class cover thru the hole that the top knob is attached to.....Also you see the the probe is rather long so if your probe is not totally incased in a piece of meat you will get an accurate reading. This may sound nuts but is you but a cheap aquarium pump with a small plastic tube and what the call a "air stone" this will keep most you your water circulating and it is totally safe. About 6.00 at Walmart. I have moved on to a PolyScience heat/circulator with... » Read More I had the same concern but found out as long as the sensor does not touch the heated sides of the cooker. Insert thru the class cover thru the hole that the top knob is attached to.....Also you see the the probe is rather long so if your probe is not totally incased in a piece of meat you will get an accurate reading. This may sound nuts but is you but a cheap aquarium pump with a small plastic tube and what the call a "air stone" this will keep most you your water circulating and it is totally safe. About 6.00 at Walmart. I have moved on to a PolyScience heat/circulator with wonderful results. The prices are plummeting and is a very accurate product. « Show Less
1111723
There are no temperatures, just low to high. Water will boil sooner at HIGH.
482642
As far as I know, no you can't, of course you can test the unit you get with ice and boiling water, its what I did just to double check. Seems to be a pretty straight forward out of the box thermometer.
1126889
I am not aware of any user available calibration pots, but I must admit that mine worked fine right out of the box. You may try dipping the sensor part of the probe in a glass of water filled with ice cubes. You should get a reading of 32 degrees, if you do, you probably have a placement problem but if you get a reading of around 37 in the ice water (after about 2 or 3 minutes) you may have a defective probe or mirror.
310218
I don't think there would be any problem with using the solid probe (which is about 7" long) in a high temp. The system registers up to 480 degrees.
196834
That may be a question for Oregon Scientific. The probe is designed to withstand heat. Boiling oil sounds extreme. Maybe a timer (which it has) and a little trial and error would work.