Rec Teq temp probe alternative?

[RHEINLEIN]

My temp probes seem to fall 10 degrees short of my other thermometers.
Is anyone in the know if there is an aftermarket probe that’s more accurate?
I did zero in ice water.

 

[Jim6820]

I don’t have any of these, but I have heard that they are a good replacement for Recteq probes.

https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Temperature-Probe-Recteq-Grills/dp/B09LMQ2Q8K

Disclosure: I have no financial interest in the above company.

 

[RHEINLEIN]

I don’t have any of these, but I have heard that they are a good replacement for Recteq probes.

https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Temperature-Probe-Recteq-Grills/dp/B09LMQ2Q8K

Disclosure: I have no financial interest in the above company.

Thank you @Jim6820

I will look into this.

 

[Greg Jones]

I have the probes that @Jim6820 linked to-excellent. But also know that the recteq controller can also be calibrated to the OEM probes. Works best when both probes are boy off by the (nearly) same temp, so that it doesn’t matter which port the probes are plugged into. A call to recteq HQ may also be in order, as they have been known to sent out replacements as a warranty item.

As a FYI, IMO probes are a disposable item. They wear out and will need replaced. Don’t be reluctant to spend the money to replace them, even if it is with OEM probes.

 

[Jim6820]

As a FYI, IMO probes are a disposable item. They wear out and will need replaced. Don’t be reluctant to spend the money to replace them, even if it is with OEM probes.

Spot on!

 

[RHEINLEIN]

Great information @Greg Jones !
Both of the new are a degree apart.
I was using some older probes in lieu of opening up the new ones which arrived with my new 590.

Turns out the older ones were reading 9 degrees above .
So I guess you are probably on point with the probes being disposable.

I will still order up a backup as @Jim6820 recommended.
Thanks for all the support guys.

 

[Mike]

To build on what @Greg Jones and @Jim6820 have already said. Be sure to calibrate your meat-probess.

The new meat probes are also a great setup up, but be sure to re-calibrate them once you get them.

 

[Motodad1776]

Once I calibrated my RT probes they were both within 1F of my Fluke temp probe from work.......I can live with that just fine.

 

[kstone113]

The "Elgin bbq" probes Jim posted I've been using basically since I got my RecTeq. I tried a few times to mess with the stock probes however was a waste (in my opinion) of my time. These work out of the box and work great.

 

[Dr.Floyd]

I did zero in ice water.

By zero in ice water, did you mean that you adjusted to 32 degrees F? I guess I have been lucky with the OEM probes. I did have one go out and support replaced it no problem. once calibrated they read the same as my ThermoPen.

 

[BigDan]

I don’t have any of these, but I have heard that they are a good replacement for Recteq probes.

https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Temperature-Probe-Recteq-Grills/dp/B09LMQ2Q8K

Disclosure: I have no financial interest in the above company.

These are what I have, they definitely are better. Within 1-2 degrees plus or minus…

Disclosure: I may or may not have a financial interest in this company.

Who am I kidding… I wish!

 

[okie]

My temp probes seem to fall 10 degrees short of my other thermometers.
Is anyone in the know if there is an aftermarket probe that’s more accurate?
I did zero in ice water.

Been so happy with my "Meater" that I have not yet tested or used my RT probes that came with the 1070. However, if needed, the RT probes can be adjusted with the control. Not sure how much change is allowed, but have used the adjustment with my probes on my original 590. (now owned and loved by the local fire department).

 

[dosmas2xs]

My temp probes seem to fall 10 degrees short of my other thermometers.
Is anyone in the know if there is an aftermarket probe that’s more accurate?
I did zero in ice water.

Contact RT and they'll send new ones. Also you can adjust your temp controller