Does the probe temp show up immeadiately when unit is turned on?
1418746
Yes, a temp shows, probably air temp. It increases (or decreases if meat is cold) once inserted and the meat begins to cook. I like it, but I do wish the probe cable was a bit longer.
1418747
Yes, whatever the room temp is will register. Inserting the probe into the food immediately registers the food temp.
702676
It shows actual temp. Until you press the adjustment buttons then it shows the set temp.
659989
It does have a long temperature sensor probe. The relays are built in so it's ready to go. The unit I have does not display in Fahrenheit. Works good as advertised.
609531
yes, after awhile, the sensor in the temp probe goes bad. It reads the water temperature at lower than it really is and thus the heater overheats. You can adjust downward the temperature to compensate, BUT THE SETTING RESETS TO 79 F EVERY TIME THERE IS A POWER FAILURE so you could end up overheating your tank anyway. Avoid. Right now, 79F setting for me = 89F actual water temperature!
1704701
I should have included that the pt 100 probes are usually encased in glass and you may be able to see the actual wire at the tip of the probe. If you measure the resistance and look up a chart for conversion you can tell if the probe is reading the actual temperature correctly.
1411550
Hi,Mine first did that when it was first installed. The temp was set to high. I unplugged the unit and not turn it back on until the next morning and it has been great since then.
610968
When using it to control a little space heater, the unit gets hot and affects the perceived temperature since the probe is so close to the unit. For this reason I place the unit close to the ceiling fan.
452104
Yes; it shows the setpoint while you hold an adjustment button, but after you release the +/- button it reverts to showing the actual temperature (of the heater -- the tip temperature lags a little as it does on any station).
2087606
The probe has a tiny wheel that controls the sensetivity. Remember to check the probe on a (known to be on) outlet before you test the unknown one.
1258782
I don't recall if the temps were on it. It was very difficult to read. I ditched the unit shortly after purchasing. As I recall, I had to make a mark so I knew where "off" was. It's one of those you-get-what-you-pay-for items. I'd spend a bit more and get something a little nicer. Sorry I couldn't be more positive about it :( ~~Susan~~
1411555
Hi, Mine first did that when it was first installed. The temp was set to high. I unplugged the unit and not turn it back on until the next morning and it has been great since then.
170512
your trying to check the ambient temp and the tip should be not be touching the grate ....rember its the tip of the probe that does the reading >>>>> it comes with a holder
644501
Nope. It's surface-temp only. Really good for checking the frying pan or cooking oil temp, but no probe, strictly non-contact surface readings.
1187601
Yep. It indicates that the unit is powered up. When the temp drops, the heat and fan start up.
2132361
Yes. I put the probe tip in ice water and got the reading down as low as 35° F. Just don't get the entire probe wet or it will short out.
1242232
When I switch from heat or off to 'cool', the display will show 'cool to' - which is the temperature that I had set earlier when I went through the schedule set up.
2070592
tried this today and when probes are not touching led reads O.L and when touched reads 0000.0