Analog/Dome Thermometer mod

[Teddy]

Hi all, just got my Pitboss 1150, noticed big fluctuation in temps from the cook setting to actual temp. Was wondering if anyone has a fix for this, otherwise I was going to put two dome thermometers on either side of my lid, but I’m just wondering is it okay to just drill into it? Or do I need to put some rust guard or a spray on it?

Cheers, this is my first post from down under!

 

[Cowboy1955]

Welcome from Texas to the group!
Sometimes it takes a couple of times for it to settle in. My 820 was like that
Hopefully this helps you

 

[hollrusl]

Welcome! Like Cowboy said, usually by you third or fourth cook it should level out. Don’t worry too much about it until after that.

 

[Mike From R.I.]

Welcome

 

[bobissmokin]

Welcome!

 

[Sparky]

Welcome to the club

 

[Saul D]

Hi all, just got my Pitboss 1150, noticed big fluctuation in temps from the cook setting to actual temp. Was wondering if anyone has a fix for this, otherwise I was going to put two dome thermometers on either side of my lid, but I’m just wondering is it okay to just drill into it? Or do I need to put some rust guard or a spray on it?

Cheers, this is my first post from down under!

I simply bought 2 oven thermometers and hung them on my middle rack. I used them to compare with the temp on my controller. I check them when I’m spritzing or probing the meat.

I notice that when the fire pot is burning pellets I see a 20 deg. difference from left to right but when it’s just smoking pellets it evens out.