Cat Probe Thermometer Difference

[Todd]

Anyone notice the difference in the Condar cat probes? I think they changed the style from all black with a max of 2000 to a black and silver zone that only goes up to 1700. I wonder if they changed it to make it more accurate due to the radiant heat effect?

 

[pen]

Considering the spacing change in the scales, I'd say they are now using a different bimetallic strip. Contact them and ask. I've had good responses directly from them with questions I've shot their way before.

pen

 

[corey21]

Considering the spacing change in the scales, I'd say they are now using a different bimetallic strip. Contact them and ask. I've had good responses directly from them with questions I've shot their way before.

pen

I wonder if they have made the flue probes more accurate?

 

[Todd]

I think they changed the numbers on the face to make up for the inaccuracy at higher temps caused by radiant heat. I know from my own tests and others here that once these probes get up and over 1000 they seem to read high. I'll have to shoot them an email to find out.

 

[corey21]

I think they changed the numbers on the face to make up for the inaccuracy at higher temps caused by radiant heat. I know from my own tests and others here that once these probes get up and over 1000 they seem to read high. I'll have to shoot them an email to find out.

Thank you Todd if they did fix the issue i may purchase a new one from them.

 

[Todd]

Condar told me their R&D recalibrated and upgraded the design. So hopefully it's more accurate.

 

[clemsonfor]

I never remember seeing mine go above 1700 anyway?

 

[Ctd01]

What size are you guys using? 2 inch dial 1.75 inch probe? My oe bk one is 2 inch dial by 2 inch probe.

 

[begreen]

I wonder if they have recalibrated their flue probe thermometers as well. Pen and my testing seemed to show they read high at higher temps too.

 

[Todd]

I switched to the 2" dial 1.75 probe for my BK Princess. I figure the 1/4" shouldn't matter much and I like to see some numbers.

 

[Ctd01]

Yes ok I'm ordering mine today