Will high temperatures damage the probe
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.
1498017
I ordered extra probes with mine but haven't had a problem with the ones that came with it, I put heat shrink where the stainless wire meets the probe and have been smoking what seems like every time it snows without issue
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.
1637007
Sadly, my probe is dying (the cord no longer works most of the time), and I haven't found replacement probes. My advice is - don't buy if you are going to leave the cord in the oven, or heavily use the cord.
1894910
I do not think so. I have been careful not to let the cable end of my probes get wet. and they last for a while.
1621390
If you are sure that the probe/wire will not go above 392°F in your smoker, then certainly!
863254
Yes! The probe it comes with is braided with stainless steel and is usable up to 700 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the manufacturer.
18186
I do not know. I doubt it since there are so many different thermometer probes.
460166
The instant read probe will not. The high heat probe will fit through a 1/4 inch hole.
2124126
No, the probe cannot be bent. It is solid to protect the sensors inside that check the temperature.
2014393
I'm not sure. The soil has to be somewhat loose in order to insert the probe. If it is too hard I think the probe could be damaged.
284672
Yes, the probe (thermocouple) is sealed in rubber and should be waterproof.
1010899
The display can not go outside. I believe the probe might be okay outside if protected from the elements, though I am sure its life would be shortened.
1192131
My silicone coated needle probe did not last on the BBQ, so I would not use any probe for anything on the BBQ apart from taking a quick temperature reading. Here's my review of the probe: http://www.amazon.com/ThermoWorks-Pro-Series-Needle-Probe-ChefAlarm/product-reviews/B00EZBB8AQ/ref=cm_cr_pr_top_recent?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints;=0&sortBy;=bySubmissionDateDescending
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.
1074689
Yes. The seller DBROTH has replacement probes (here on Amazon IIRC) and is very responsive. But do read all the reviews.
659866
I'm not sure what their official stance would be, but I would say "yes." The probe they package with the ChefAlarm is rated to 572°F, and short-term exposure all the way up to 700°F. I've certainly never had any issues with probe failures that seemed to be secondary to heat (at least, not with ThermoWorks probes). Having said that, I usually recommend purchasing a second replacement probe just in case; repeated kinking at high temps *can* cause issues even with the best probes, and it can be really annoying to be stuck without a usable probe at the wrong moment.