Do you clean your cook chamber temp probe ?

[OldBull]

I was watching a few videos this morning and one showed cleaning the cook chamber temp probe. My guess is it had some type of solvent on it as it cleaned off very fast. OK, I admit it was a treager video I was bored !!!!

Does a really dirty temp probe effect chamber readouts ????

 

[Thor8594]

Not sure if it effects it but I clean mine when I vacuum out the chamber

 

[C. Keeper]

Not sure if it effects it but I clean mine when I vacuum out the chamber

I vacuum after about 24 hours of use. Use Scotch Brite on temp probe.

 

[Wslayer]

Wipe it with either alcohol wipe or vinegar rag. Doesn't need to be spotless, but better to clean occasionally than getting a large buildup and can't get it clean.

 

[ndfan6464]

I scrub mine with tin foil and call it good

 

[TheRicker]

I think a temp probe with grease buildup would negatively impact it's ability to properly give temp readings. I clean mine when I vacuum/clean the inside of my smoker. I use one of the soft scrub pads. I sometimes use a degreaser but ensure I rinse/wipe with a clean/water soaked paper towel to get any chemical residue off. I don't try to clean it spick and span but I don't want the crud too thick on it.

 

[OldBull]

Thanks I will add that to the list of things to do.

 

[Roaniecowpony]

Frankly, I think the effect of buildup will just result in a lag. But, that could affect the pellet feed/control, possibly leading to more variability of temperature. It would have to be significant buildup, IMO. I would think an occasional scrubbing off the buildup should be enough. That's what I do.

 

[kennethk]

i just wipe with a paper towel when i see a buildup on it

 

[Lager1829]

This question was asked to the recteq chefs on one of the YouTube videos and they said never.

 

[OldBull]

Recteq confirmed it is not neccessary.

 

[Uechikid]

I clean mine with oxiclean

 

[Mike]

I scrub mine with tin foil and call it good

I've been using tin foil more and more to clean the inside of my grill instead of using wire brushes, etc. I'll have to use it on the temp probe as well!

 

[Greg Jones]

I've been using tin foil more and more to clean the inside of my grill instead of using wire brushes, etc. I'll have to use it on the temp probe as well!

I use an old scotch-brite pad on mine, works great.