I bought a Tel-Tru magnetic thermo last year, one of the best things I did. Its enclosed, so even with the blower on, I still get a pretty accurate reading. I normally place it just it front of the flue, so its also blocked by most blower air.
I have a half dozen stove top thermo's. A couple Meeco's Red Devil, 2 different Condars, and one that just says Home Saver. They all only have 4 windings on the back of the unit. Where the Tel-Tru has 6 and has a flush plate that goes around the windings (also helps to keep the thermo reading with the blower on). It also has a "limit" needle. So when I return home/wake up, I know what my Max temp was while running. It was an added feature. Tel-Tru has lots of options and also have probe type thermo's.
It was pricey and I forget the Forum member who started the thread and had the link. Its the best reading thermo i own.
Glad your o.k.. The stove will handle the temps often, but sometimes we need to change our pants afterwards
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