SNS-500 Wireless Remote Thermometer Review
The SNS-500 is an extended range, four-channel, wireless remote food thermometer that boasts up to a 500′ separation between the transmitter and receiver. SNS is the acronym for Slow ‘n Sear, a company that has a lot of experience with outdoor cooking equipment.
Each of four probe temperatures is displayed on both the transmitter and the receiver simultaneously. All temperature and alarm controls are located on the transmitter, making it easy to use without the wireless remote. You can set a lower and an upper alarm temperature, and these can be armed individually or in unison. The screen backlight will flash and an adjustable volume alert will sound when an alarm is triggered. The controls are logically arranged and most users will figure out how to operate the device without even glancing at the Quick Start guide. If the receiver loses contact with the transmitter, a visual alarm will present, followed by an attempt to re-sync, and finally an aural alarm will sound to alert you to the problem.
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The housings are well-made and have a rubber gasket between the front and back casing that acts as a shock absorber if dropped and a seal if left out in the rain. The main unit and the remote both have legs and magnets to secure them in position. The battery compartments have O-ring seals to prevent moisture ingress. The remote has a two-LED flashlight so you can find your way around in the dark.
The unit comes with a one-year limited warranty. Contact information for the manufacturer is found in the documentation and includes a telephone number, physical address, and an e-mail address.
This product is well-made and has most of the features that most cooks will want in a wireless remote thermometer. Documentation is adequate, and it’s competitively priced. We give it a Gold Medal for hitting all the high notes.
- Thermometer Function:Leave in Food, Leave in Cooker, Wireless Remote
- Item Price:$ 79.99
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- Probe:PIT - length: 3" (7.5cm), diameter: 0.158" (4mm), tip: 0.103" (2.6mm), cable: 42" (1.07m) FOOD - length: 6" (15.24cm), diameter: 0.158" (4mm), tip: 0.103" (2.6mm), cable: 39" (1m)
- Battery Type:4xAAA (supplied)
- Battery Life:Not specified
- Min & Max Temp:14°F to 572°F (-10°C to 300°C)
- Display Precision:0.1°
- Actual Temp at 32 Degrees:33.8
- Actual Temp at 130 Degrees:130.8
- Actual Temp at 225 Degrees:225.7
- Actual Temp at 325 Degrees:326.1
- Speed from 32 to 212 Degrees:n/a
- Numbers Display Size:0.4" (10mm) (temperature numbers)
- Water Resistance Rating:
- Weight:Tx: 7.4 oz (210g); Rx: 5.9 oz (167g)
- C/F Switch:Built in CF switch
- Backlight:Built in Backlight
- Auto shutoff:No Auto Shutoff
- Color Options:Gray
- Thermometer Connection:RF
- Included:Transmitter, receiver, four probes, two grill clips, batteries, instructions
- Alarms:Audible/Visible
SnS Grills aka Slow ‘N Sear
In 2019 Adrenaline Barbecue Company changed their name to SnS Grills. A Slow ‘N Sear by any other name is still the best accessory we’ve seen for the Weber Charcoal Kettle. Their Slow ‘N Sear is a high quality stainless steel insert that instantly upgrades the smoking and searing power of Weber kettles. SNS is the brain child of our own Huskee Lyons and David Parrish. Dave was our first Pit Boss, manager of the AmazingRibs.com Pitmaster Club, and when he moved on to run ABC, he was succeeded by Huskee. But we don’t love SNS because we love Huskee and Dave, we love it because it is the best of breed and works better than any similar device we’ve tested.
In 2019 they introduced The Slow ‘N Sear Kamado, specially designed to integrate Slow “N Sear for 2-zone cooking. They conintue to expand their catalog.
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Published On: 6/22/2021 Last Modified: 11/29/2021
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