erkster83 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Has anyone calibrated the stock thermometer on the Akorn? If so how, and is it pretty close to what the digital thermometers are reading? Also does anyone have a relatively inexpensive suggestion on the digital thermometers? I would like the one with the 2 probes, one for the grill temp and the other for the meat temp. Thanks, and happy grilling on this beautiful Mother's Day weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ske1eter Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I always use an external probe for my temperature reference. the stock thermometer on my Akorn does actually read pretty accurately but it's waaaaaaaaaaaaaay slow to respond to any changes. Once things have settled in, the temp seems fairly accurate. KenC52 and Marty 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rzenger Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I checked mine in boiling water and it was dead on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosch Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Mine is 45-50 degrees low. But it's consistently that low so it works. Like said above it is very slow to respond especially during start up. ckreef 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapett Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I used my Maverick today for the first time on the Akorn. The dome temp on the thermometer said 320, the maverick on the grill grate said 450! I had no idea it would be this much of a difference. No wonder I had such good pizza at 490 dome temp on that Akorn thermometer! It was probably close to 600 degrees. LSUBLUE and erkster83 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zac F. Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Mine is about 50 degrees off as well. To be honest, I don't use the stock thermometer for anything but to figure out when it's cool enough to put the cover back on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cashman Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 My dome thermometer is about 45 degrees cooler than the temp at my grate. I just found this out because I recently picked up a maverick 733 (which I am very happy with, I would recommend it for sure.) I calibrated the dome thermometer when I first got my Akron last summer, it was dead on....with that said, there is a temp difference between the cooking surface and the dome temp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICDEDTURKES Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Mine is normally 50 degrees low but sometimes its closer.. As stated much too slow, for someone new to the kamado and learning to bring their cooker they would probably struggle also if something changed it would most likely be to indicate and correct it. I have a ET 732 which is nice and a ET 85 which is the unit with no remote capabilities if you do not require remote capabilities its a good unit. erkster83 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark50866 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 In my experience, many if not most Akorn dome thermometers tend to be off by up to 50 degrees. And that is usually on the low side. Get to know yours and adjust accordingly. And I don't mean adjust ie: calibrate because that's not going to happen. Unless you have something new and improved, these thermometers are what they are, no calibration possible. Enjoy & keep on cookin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erkster83 Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Mine is normally 50 degrees low but sometimes its closer.. As stated much too slow, for someone new to the kamado and learning to bring their cooker they would probably struggle also if something changed it would most likely be to indicate and correct it. I have a ET 732 which is nice and a ET 85 which is the unit with no remote capabilities if you do not require remote capabilities its a good unit. Thanks for everyone's input. I went ahead and purchased the Maverick ET 85. Much appreciated, and thanks for the suggestions. I was looking for a Maverick without the remote device, and this seems to fit what i was looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maktek Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 When i first got my Akorn the stock thermometer was way off. Then one day i forgot about it and left the vents fully open for about and hour or so. It ruined all of the seals on the grill but now the thermometer is only off by about 5-10 degrees. So i had to replace the stock seals but i got a thermometer that is pretty close. I still use a grate thermometer when i cook brisket and other temp sensitive meats but for everyday cooking the dome thermometer works pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowersBackyard Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Currently I have my IQ 110 and Maverick hooked up to my Akorn. Both show 350 and the dome has fluctuated between 30-50 below that. I would LOVE to have a dome thermometer that was accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keastman Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 I think the dome gauge is accurate as far as the unit goes, but it has problems where it is mounted and because of the short length of the probe. Mine was at 212 in boiling water. I don't really trust it in the cooker judging from post here and will likely be getting the dual probe maverick as I progress or at least a grill level thermometer to see just how far off it is. Maybe paint some marks on the glass to what grill temp it corresponds to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICDEDTURKES Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 I think the dome gauge is accurate as far as the unit goes, but it has problems where it is mounted and because of the short length of the probe. Mine was at 212 in boiling water. I was under the impression higher in the cooker = hotter.. I mentioned earlier mine was 50 degrees cool most times. Sunday did a smoke in the sun and it was dang near on.. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keastman Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 True, heat rises but it also cools as it rises from the source, I'd think you also receive more direct infrared heat at grill level than higher in the dome, I"d venture to say that at coal level, you might find it a bit hotter than grill level and that is the lowest point in the heat chain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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