FireBoard FAQ
The thermistor probes and cables that come with the FireBoard are rated from -18° to 300°C (0°F to 572°F).
The FireBoard unit itself is rated to 60°C (140°F) but in our laboratory testing, we believe the device should withstand temperatures in excess of this rating. Despite those tests, certain components used within the FireBoard are only rated up to 60°C (140°F).
Absolutely! The thermistor temperature probes are rated up to 300°C (572°F), which should be satisfactory for most cooks on a grill. Temperatures inside of some grills may exceed the probe ratings, especially over a direct flame, so please use caution as you approach those higher temperatures.
Yes it can! It works just fine over Bluetooth (direct to phone).
The FireBoard should take between 5 – 8 hours to charge. The charging and power behavior of the FBX11 is similar to a mobile phone, where the device can be powered from USB and also recharge at the same time. The device will automatically turn on when it is plugged into USB Power.
The FireBoard’s Li-Ion rechargeable battery should last approximately 24hours.
The FireBoard utilizes a Bluetooth 4.0 (Bluetooth Low Energy) Profile to communicate between the mobile app and the FireBoard. With a BLE connection, the pairing process where you entered a passcode is not needed anymore. The mobile app should automatically scan and find FireBoard devices via BLE. If you run into issues with discovering devices, in the worst case, you can force close the app, turn your Bluetooth on/off (e.g. airplane mode) and then try to connect again.
The FireBoard 1 unit itself is not weather resistant – while it does perform well in many conditions, if you anticipate rain or heavy moisture we recommend the FireBoard Case.
The FireBoard 2 is weather resistant, but not waterproof so it should not be completely submerged.
Yes — Our manufacturer for the probes confirms they are waterproof, and our testing so far supports this claim. Although, we do not recommend submerging the probes for a long period of time.
Yes, the ambient probes have an identical plug (2.5mm audio plug) on the end, so you can mix and match ambient / food probes however you would like. There are identical sensors inside so they work exactly the same way.
Standard Food probe (SF311):
length = 12.7cm straight section + 90° bend
collar diameter = 10.5mm
diameter (probe itself) = 4mm
Standard Ambient probe (SANT311):
length = 5.7cm
diameter (probe itself) = 4mm
diameter including strain relief = 6mm
Smoker Ambient Probe (SS311):
(this fits standard Dial / Gauge thermometers such as this Tel-Tru)
length = 5.7cm
diameter (probe itself) = 4mm
threading = 1/2” NTP fitting (note the threaded section is approx 27/32″ in true diameter)
Note: all probe plugs are 7.5mm in diameter at their widest section
They are 1.8m (6ft) long.
No the FireBoard 2 Drive & Pro have built in Drive technology, so they can power a fan directly via the 2.5mm port.
Yes! Every FireBoard (all models) has a built in aux port and the Drive Cable can be used to power a fan.
Not at the moment, but this might be a feature developed in the future via an OTA firmware update.
Yes, the USB-C port is PD (Power Delivery) enabled which means it can shift into a 12V power input, providing plenty of power to run the fan at 100% and also keep the FireBoard 2 running and charged for longer cooks.
The Pro model will be using Type K Thermocouple probes, which provide several key advantages. Type K probes are robust and heavy duty, perfect for rugged use. The connector is also very strong, providing a stable pathway for reading temperature from the probe. Thermocouples can read high temperatures, far higher than thermistors, which is ideal for pizza ovens, wood stoves, or general cooking at higher temperatures. Since Type K Thermocouples are standardized, any Type K probe can work with FireBoard 2 Pro.
No, however we are planning on selling a Base which will have built in magnets. Coming Summer 2020!