Does Condar make a catalytic thermometer for a Blaze King King, no one at the plant knows.

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ohlongarm

Minister of Fire
Mar 18, 2011
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Northeastern Ohio
The BK, thermometer is 80$ and shot after one season.
 
On my princess I replaced the broken BK meter with a numbered meter from Condar. I can't say for certain if the king box meter is different but I really like the condar replacement. Was only about 30$ as I recall and I consider it an upgrade.

My old BK meter failed by the spring breaking right where it is clamped by the bolt/nut stack.
 
The BK, thermometer is 80$ and shot after one season.
The needle is stuck at 5 o" clock and won't move when the stove is fired, only had one fire so far this year.
 
The BK, thermometer is 80$ and shot after one season.

I'd contact BK for a replacement; one season lifetime clearly indicates a defective one...
 
I'd contact BK for a replacement; one season lifetime clearly indicates a defective one...
I went on Condars website and ordered a replacement from them, I measured the face of the dial and the length of the stem and they showed one that matched those dimensions. It said fits some ? Blaze King models, no one knew anything that was helpful, I need to find a job where you get paid not knowing what you're there for.
 
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My point was not how to figure out what size you need, but that there is a decent probability that BK would send a replacement as (I assume) you bought the stove one year ago, and this clearly was a defective product.
I'd not be surprised if the BK dealer charges $80 for a probe. But talking to BK themselves may work better.

Anyhow, you ordered, so moot now.
 
The stove is four years old , we'll see how the Condar holds up.THX
 
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Ok, the "one season" in your first post made me think this was a one year old stove.

Did you replace it before last season too?