Use of separate Combustion probe as ambient sensor?

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Use of separate Combustion probe as ambient sensor?

December 14, 2024, 02:55 PM

Any reason not to, in a grill clip away from the meat?
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December 14, 2024, 03:33 PM

Have done it myself more than once, no issues that I noticed
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December 14, 2024, 03:48 PM

Well, Chris Young has stated clearly that you should not do this as the section of the probe between the tip and the insertion line is only rated to just below 220* F. If it exceeds that temp, the electronics in that section will be damaged and is not supported by CI for warranty purposes.

I know SheilaAnn has inserted a CI probe into a potato to protect that area, using that probe for ambient tracking.
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Donw commented

December 14, 2024, 04:02 PM

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I’ve done the potato trick too and it works well with the benefit also getting a baked potato.

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December 14, 2024, 04:26 PM

Thanks for reminding me of what I had forgotten. The potato trick is an excellent idea.
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December 14, 2024, 04:27 PM

Just don't do it open to air, you risk frying it.
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December 14, 2024, 04:58 PM

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Peanut or Canola oil??

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