I have used two kinds for smoker temps Maverick ET-73 Dual Probe and my favourite Thermapen. Fastest most accurate thermometer besides a infrared. They are not cheap but they last and are used by most competition teams.

jamie

jamiep wrote:
> Fastest most accurate thermometer besides a
> infrared.

Infrared thermometer's are not useful for measuring internal temps, but the
Thermapen is terrific for that task. The Maverick's are a bit spendy, but
can do a good job monitoring internal pit temps. I prefer a cheaper
Polder-style knockoff.


--
Dave
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion,
butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance
accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders,
give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new
problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight
efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."......
Robert Heinlein

"Dave Bugg" > wrote:

> Infrared thermometer's are not useful for measuring internal temps, but the
> Thermapen is terrific for that task. The Maverick's are a bit spendy, but
> can do a good job monitoring internal pit temps. I prefer a cheaper
> Polder-style knockoff.

I useta have a maverick ET7 and it was a total POS. I use cheapy Taylors
now. As long as they read icewater and boilingwater 'somewhat
accurately',I;m fine.

monroe(still rollin pennies for my first thermapen)