LoCo makes propane turkey fryer kits that include a built-in SmartTemp (or “smart temp”) oil temperature control, designed to prevent the oil from overheating and to make frying safer and easier.
What SmartTemp Does
- The SmartTemp heat sensor sits so the cooking pot touches it and continuously monitors oil temperature while you are frying.
- If the oil gets too hot (around typical turkey-frying ranges near 350 °F), the system automatically shuts off the burner to prevent the oil from overheating or igniting.
- Unlike some older fryer safety devices that require you to reset a timer every 15 minutes, LoCo’s SmartTemp is designed to monitor temperature directly and intervene without constant manual resets.
How It Helps When Frying Turkey
- It keeps oil in the recommended range (about 325–350 °F) by allowing you to regulate flame with the control valve while the safety sensor backs you up if temperatures climb too high.
- If the SmartTemp sensor shuts the flame off because the oil is too hot, you simply turn the regulator and tank valves off, let the oil cool, then relight and continue cooking once it is back in the safe zone.
If You’re Shopping For One
- Look for LoCo 30‑qt or 36‑qt SureSpark/SmartTemp turkey fryer kits; product descriptions specifically mention “SmartTemp technology” or “smart temp control” that automatically monitors oil temperature and prevents overheating.
- These kits typically include the burner stand, pot, SmartTemp sensor assembly, regulator, and SureSpark electronic ignitor, so you have everything needed to fry a turkey safely except the propane, oil, and turkey itself.
