Temps pretty even..and a question please

[jimmieguns]

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

YHANKS

 

[Woody Stover]

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.

 

[jimmieguns]

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?

 

[WhitePine]

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.

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.

 

[BrotherBart]

IR thermos are useless on reflective surfaces. Says it in the manual too.

 

[jimmieguns]

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.

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

 

[Backwoods Savage]

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.