Rip Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 After 9 years the dome thermometer on my Bubba Keg has given up the ghost. I know it wasn't the best way to measure the temps, but I learned to use it and it's done well for me over these 9 years. It was - I assume - a quality thermometer, back in the day, as it was able to be calibrated. That's something you don't see on a lot of grills these days. I usually calibrated it when the weather started warming up in the Spring. I assumed that because it wouldn't register below 100* that the coil got out of whack during the low winter temps. I'll have to brag on the old keg. I've never had any problems...gaskets, hinges...nothing. I sealed around both vents when I got it and it when I get it close to the target temp, it holds it very well. We understand each other - most of the time. It resides under the car port. I bought Bubba from Home Depot in 2009 when Bubba Keg was switching brands to Big Steel Keg and they were on sale for about $350. It's one of my best investments. A new thermometer is on it's way. It's a Tru Temp and I'll have to learn it - just like I did with the original one. It just won't say "Bubba Keg" on it. Bubba isn't as handsome as he once was - nor am I - but we still have many more cooks to go. If the new thermometer lasts almost 10 years I'll be a happy (well fed) old man. JeffieBoy, bel4_20, KismetKamado and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKOBBQ Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 You forgot the title: An ode to the bubba keg thermometer. Written by: Rip LOL Hopefully the new one does you as well, I've heard nothing but good about Tel-True thermometers. Rip and bel4_20 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Posted May 14, 2018 Author Share Posted May 14, 2018 8 minutes ago, TKOBBQ said: You forgot the title: An ode to the bubba keg thermometer. Written by: Rip LOL Hopefully the new one does you as well, I've heard nothing but good about Tel-True thermometers. Just wait 'til you get old. You'll appreciate old stuff! Skippy and TKOBBQ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKOBBQ Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 1 minute ago, Rip said: Just wait 'til you get old. You'll appreciate old stuff! I already do. Rip 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn3 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 I had a BSK and foolishly sold it to "upgrade" to a Kamado Joe. My KJ is a nice unit and perhaps a bit better out of the box with all the included parts and pieces. I miss the fuel efficiency of my keg. Bigger learning curve but a great northern cold weather cooker, bel4_20, Rip and K'man 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3547fl Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 I have a Tel-True in my old Bubba Keg, works much better then factory one. Rip 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K'man Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 My Keg cooks like a champ. To me the very best accessory is the Tip Top Temp and three small magnets. I've had my TTT now for about 5 years and holding constant temps is still easy. My thermometer is still accurate, but when the time comes, I'll buy a Tel True as well. bel4_20 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ld7009 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 My Big Steel Keg is best. I have a ceramic also. But keg will turn out food moist and fuel is at a very minimum. Over all it’s a keeper. Have had mine if not mistaken about 11 years now. Mine is kept inside store room. It’s seen sunlight only twice. have not replaced anything except lump charcoal. I use a Big Green Egg plate setter. Another great safety feature is the screen on bottom. I have close vents at 650 and locked up store room with no concerns. Think that this model is a outstanding kamado. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ld7009 Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 Yes your thermometer replacement is the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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