So both probes were working fine, but suddenly I go out to check and both displays show "Err". I can set temp ranges, but it's like both probes are disconnected. I doubt both probes died at the exact same time.
Tried:
1. New batteries.
2. Restarting.
3. Re-seat the probes in the ThermaQ.
Anyone ever seen this? Any ideas? My current idea is maybe the unit overheated in the back yard so I brought it inside.
Doing a pork shoulder, so it's not the end of the world, but it sure would be nice to be able to check temps without lifting the lid.
I have the predecessor to the ThermaQ. It would have problems if just set outside in the direct sunshine on a hot day as it would overheat and the screen would turn entirely black.
If everything seems back to normal once you brought it inside I would just try shading it somehow if this is happening while left in the sunshine.
It seems that it is an overheating issue. After ~1hr inside, I plugged it back in and it works fine. I moved the main unit into a shady spot (on the ground under the grill) and it has worked fine since.
After looking at the operating temps for the unit (4 - 122 degrees Fahrenheit), I think it got too warm in the ~92 degree day + sun.
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