Tel-TruBQ225 Barbecue Pit Thermometer, 2 inch dial and 2-1/2 inch stem, 50/550 F

These particular bi-metal thermometers are fairly accurate, provided they don’t experience temperatures beyond their design range. Any temperature outside that range could possibly permanently compress or stretch the spring, essentially rendering it inaccurate. They can also be subject to shock damage. I have not had an issue with this product as long as I observed the above limitations. (Not my first rodeo.)Regarding the reviewer stating that it would not go below 60F, what was the ambient temperature?Regarding the reviewer stating that the thermometer read 200F in boiling water, the photo of the thermometer in a coffee cup does not indicate “boiling” water, regardless of what the digital display shows.

The 2” dial is nearly accurate, but the outside is slightly larger. Typically that may not matter, but if it has to fit into a 2” opening, it does (not fit).The other issue is that the scale may start at 50F but the needle doesn’t seem to go lower than 60F. That’s usually not an issue for grilling or hot smoking, but for cold smoking it’s a bit of an issue.Options are limited in this size and temp range. It’s a fairly high cost, and so far I am on the fence for my purposes. (Cold and hot smoking)Btw., the BQ225 model cannot be calibrated. All Tel-Tru model names ending with ‘R’ supposedly can, but not without.

The factory thermometer my Fornetto Basso 18" smoker came with had 100°F - 1000°F range and integral bezel. Replacing that setup with a high quality thermometer having a more sensible range for smoking and smoke roasting was my top priority modification before ever putting food and lit charcoal in this smoker. I also purchased a replacement bezel for a WSM 22.5" and a small sheet of black high temperature silicone to cut gaskets from. I'm extremely pleased with both the looks and performance of this modification! I chose this variation of the Tel-Tru BQ225 thermometer has an especially easy to read face, friendly to my aging eyes. The 2.5" stem length of this variant is long enough to obtain a reasonable smoker top dome temperature reading with sufficient clearance for when I want to cook a chicken beer can style on the top smoker food grate for example.

I ordered this tel-tru for my Weber ss435 because the original guage was garbage. Like another review here I tore apart the old guage, drilled center hole out with a 1/4" drill bit to accept the tel-tru. This isn't necessary unless you want it to look factory with the trim bezels. I'm very happy with how it turned out. I've also checked it against high in digital thermometers from 100-500deg and it's spot on. Order. Never look back

Bought this to install on a 22" Basic Weber Kettle that did not have a thermometer. Drilled a 1/4" hole down at the grate level so I get a reading where the meat sits. Too many Grills have the Thermometer up high where the heat is the highest but way above where the meat sits so it is a false reading when trying to cook. Stuck the stem through the hole, tightened the wing nut and BOOM....better than what comes on the premium Weber.I would buy this again, even if I got a grill that had a thermometer because the thermometer would probably be positioned poorly like it is on most grills

I bought this to replace my Weber S-330 guage. I'm not sure it my original one was accurate or not so I got this to make sure I had something I could trust. Glad i did because as it turns out, the oe one was off. This fits in the stock location perfectly, but is about 1/8" smaller diameter. Much more accurate at low temps for smoking with less fluctuations.

The dial has easy to read numbers and with smaller increments it makes it more accurate than the factory peices. Ill be putting one of these on every smoker I get.

Very accurate. I was able to install it on top of the Weber Jumbo Joe top vent. Works fine.