Boil Tested Therms, Not What I Expected

[solar]

Lately it seems that my red meats are done a little more than I like. I always put a lot of faith in my CDN digital probe thermometer, but after a couple smokes I decided to do a "Boil Test" on all my Therms.

I tested my 3 Accu Therms and my 1 CDN, all 3 Accu Therms were at 211°-213° but my CDN was 202°-205° . So now the CDN has been retired from food temps to strictly smoker chamber temps.

[Richtee]

What type is the "CDN" (Not familar with the abbrevition). Always good to check your instrumentation once in a while. I've chased ghosts a few times using an out of calibration meter...Grrr...!

[irishteabear]

CDN is a brand name, not an abbreviation. I found mine at my local grocery store. Another thing that affects the temp readout is a weak battery. The clock had stopped on my other probe and when the battery was replaced the temp shot up 50o. I'm planning on testing my thermometers every couple of months now.

[solar]

Another thing that affects the temp readout is a weak battery. The clock had stopped on my other probe and when the battery was replaced the temp shot up 50o. I'm planning on testing my thermometers every couple of months now.

I didn't even think about checking the battery, maybe that will fix it. I hope so because I really like that therm compared to the others I have.

Richtee, this is the CDN therm I have.

http://www.cutleryandmore.com/details.asp?SKU=9998

[Richtee]

Ahahh gotcha..thanks for the clarification.

[Capt Dan]

Component Design Northwest.

We don't see them around here Rich.

I try to test mine every 5-6 months. all the mav's are within a degree either way.

[HawgHeaven]

I've had a rash of misreads lately. It has been mostly bad probes, and a few units gone bad.

I'll tell ya', I have lots of different makes, but the one that holds true and has lasted the longest is my Maverick ET-73... it's a friggin' workhorse!

Bottom line: spend the money on a good thermo!