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mojavemike1
02-15-2009, 05:35 AM
The Lyman at $31.50 or the RCBS at $52...Pros and cons...Midway has both in stock.
Thanks...Mike
armyrat1970
02-15-2009, 06:38 AM
The Lyman at $31.50 or the RCBS at $52...Pros and cons...Midway has both in stock.
Thanks...Mike

I just went to the Midway site this morning. Reading the reviews of both I opted for the RCBS. No practical experience yet though.
bobo55
02-27-2011, 07:15 AM
You might want to try a Tel-Tru therometer 200-1000 F for approx. 20-25 dollars
Boolseye
02-27-2011, 08:01 AM
you can get the same thermometer that RCBS uses without their logo from rotometals for a lot less.
hardcase54
02-27-2011, 08:13 AM
I use this.

http://www.teltru.com/p-272-big-green-egg-grill-dome-kamado-replacement-thermometer-lt225r-2001000-degrees-f.aspx
Bret4207
02-27-2011, 08:37 AM
IIRC both are made by Tel-True.
mold maker
02-27-2011, 09:25 AM
One of the folks that make Boolit Molds on CB has them for sale even cheaper. Same unit, same accuracy.
bumpo628
02-27-2011, 12:32 PM
This one is $25 delivered:
http://www.kck.com/tel-tru_grill_smoker_thermometer.html

Scroll down to the part no. BBQ-TT-200-5-200/1000
The price is $19 + $6 shipping = $25
I got mine from them in about 3 or 4 days.
AaronJ
02-28-2011, 01:23 PM
I just ordered one from NOE $31 shipped
Cowboy T
03-04-2011, 10:21 PM
That Tel-Tru thermometer is the same one I use. $19 + shipping. I should've ordered a couple of 'em....
rockhunter
03-08-2011, 09:24 PM
Anyone try the IR non-contact units. HF puts them on sale for $25-$30 about once a month.
John Boy
03-08-2011, 10:44 PM
Anyone try the IR non-contact units
They only measure surface temperature which can be different than the melt temp in the pot. Save your money
Moonie
03-09-2011, 11:50 AM
They only measure surface temperature which can be different than the melt temp in the pot. Save your money

Plus they are calibrated for a black surface, not the reflective surface of molten lead.
rockhunter
03-09-2011, 10:07 PM
Plus they are calibrated for a black surface, not the reflective surface of molten lead.

Has anyone actually compared the readings on one of the commercial lead furnace thermometers with the readings of one of the IR non-contact units?
*Paladin*
03-10-2011, 08:48 AM
I have a Lyman. No problems. I had a $10 off cupon when I bought mine at Cabelas a few months ago, so I paid around $25 or so...