Question about ET 732 probes

Brian in Maine · Dec 26, 2011

I received an ET 732 for Christmas, and would like to know if any of the brethren have had any problems due to running the probe wires under the lid of a WSM. TIA

pinkelephant · Dec 26, 2011

People are damaging these probes often. they are fragile

Arlin_MacRae · Dec 26, 2011

Unknown, sounds like something a small hole and some high-temp silicone would fix.

BasicPatrick · Dec 26, 2011

I had used a probe for about twenty cooks and it went bad...not sure why.

Does anyone know a good Brethren friendly source for replacement probes.

nrok2118 · Dec 26, 2011

Ive never had a problem :thumb:

5-0 BBQ · Dec 26, 2011

Be careful when putting the wire under the lid it could damage the jacket. It is best to drill a hole and use a rubber gromet.

FYI: MAVERICK is out of stock on the probes till later in January.

pwa · Dec 26, 2011

BasicPatrick said:
I had used a probe for about twenty cooks and it went bad...not sure why.

Does anyone know a good Brethren friendly source for replacement probes.

Sure Do 5-0 BBQ you wont find better customer service anywhere!!

pwa

Igotgas · Dec 27, 2011

pwa said:
Sure Do 5-0 BBQ you wont find better customer service anywhere!!

pwa

+1 for 5-0 BBQ. Awesome customer service. I have had my 732 for awhile now and I have used it for about 5 cooks. I have been running it under the lid of my Ranch without a problem.

Brian in Maine · Dec 27, 2011

Thanks for the responses.

deguerre · Dec 27, 2011

Wrap the probe with a little foil where it goes under the lid. I haven't damaged a probe doing that. And I was gonna suggest 5-0 BBQ too but others beat me to it. Big Poppa's BBQ also has them and he's a member as well.

Vince B · Dec 27, 2011

I always run mine through the small holes with the door handle down through the door. Been doing it this way for a few years now and my probes work fine. I do have the earlier ET-73 version. I really want to upgrade the the 732. How is the range on the new one?

Riskyguy · Dec 28, 2011

I suggest going to the Virtualweberbullet website and check out the modification section. The most common method for running probes into the WSM is by drilling a hole thru the unit and using a hollow lamp rod. Cost less than $5 to do. You will need some basic tools to do the job - drill, drill bit (nothing fancy needed), tape. It took me less than 30 minutes to do the modification.

thirdeye · Dec 28, 2011

I go through a hole in the side of my drums and lay them across the gasket in my Eggs. A piece of foil will make clean-up easier. I also store all my cables in a large coil instead of a tight coil. I have two older woven probes that have lasted 6 years or so.

You will like the convenience of the 732 for all night cooks. The receiver can hang out right on the night stand....

deguerre · Dec 28, 2011

Is that pistol loaded and cocked? :shocked:

Were you too?:heh:

Po'k · Dec 28, 2011

deguerre said:
Is that pistol loaded and cocked? :shocked:

Were you too?:heh:

nothing wrong with cocked, but it really should be locked!

:wink:

Stoke&Smoke · Dec 28, 2011

Igotgas said:
+1 for 5-0 BBQ. Awesome customer service. I have had my 732 for awhile now and I have used it for about 5 cooks. I have been running it under the lid of my Ranch without a problem.

Good to hear! I just emailed them about the last ET-732 I bought. my other two are in storage with all our comp gear, so I picked up a new one a little over a month ago to use for the holidays. Plugged my bbq temp probe in, worked fine, plugged the food probe in for the very first time and got an HHH display. (it was at indoor room temp):mad2: Used an older ET-73 to watch temp and did ok though.

Patrickkva · Dec 28, 2011

BBQ Guru has eyelets that allow the probe to be run through the side of the WSM. I use them on my WSM.

http://www.thebbqguru.com/search.php?search_query=wsm+eyelets

thirdeye · Dec 28, 2011

deguerre said:
Is that pistol loaded and cocked? :shocked:

Were you too?:heh:

Yes, and no.

Po'k said:
nothing wrong with cocked, but it really should be locked!

:wink:

Locked is for carrying it around... besides, 1911's have a grip safety.

alane · Dec 28, 2011

It's my understanding that the eyelets at the BBQ Guru are not largest enough for the ET-732 probe. I use a roll pin (1/4" I believe) and some set collars to run my through. Had to use a Dremel to open the slot in the roll pin a hair more. Wire slips through the slot, as the probe is too large to go through the hole. Setup is a little tougher, and you probably don't want to do it when the grill is going.

Some people also use a short section of lamp rod if you don't mind drilling your grill.

Stoke&Smoke · Dec 28, 2011

And got a quick response. Have to deal with Maverick. He gave me contact info. Shouldn't be hard to prove first use, the probe is immaculate

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