Temps pretty even..and a question please

Temps prety even in accuracy! bought the infrared today-- may not need it. i measured th inside of the firebox with the infrared- it said 500 F when outsides read 250 ishF does the inside temp sound right after burning for about 2hours 15-30 minutes? using good woodTbtw

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Did you open the door to get the internal temps? I've found that shooting through the glass gives a low reading...sometimes way low.

Hi- went thru the glass- will retry like you said -direct- hope its MUCH higher what is max temp you've recorded/seen?

I believe the IR will read a composite temperature of the glass and what's behind it, which won't be very useful. Perhaps someone can verify this.

YEP you were RIGHT-- much higher when door open! wow-- is this possible? i DO have ALOT of coals right now 4 1/2 hours and alot of wood ALL replies appreciated and requested

Jimmie, it is hotter with the door shut. That is the problem with taking the temperature with the door open, You allow a lot of cooler air into the firebox. Still danged hot.