Wireless Thermometer - ET-73, ET-732, Or Something Else ???

PatAttack said:

Steve, do you know if they make a more durable probe for this unit?

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No. The 732 is a upgraded probe from what was used on the ET-73. Probes have been lasting longer since they rated the probes to over 700 degrees. I think that this will always be some sort of a issue no matter what brand thermometer is purchased. They all tend to use a probe of similar construction. The nice thing is that Maverick will warranty their probes.

Also I worked with them to develop the new Hybrid Probe: http://www.bbqequipmentstore.com/Maverick-ET-732-6-Foot-Hybrid-Probe-ET-732-Hybrid-Probe.htm

I really like my 732.

Oh and I heard maverick's customer service is top notch.

I will add to this thread as well: I too just purchased the ET-732. I had been using an el' cheapo unit from ikea for my pit temp (ss rib tanker), and another different cheapo for my meat. Upon receiving the Maverick, i boiled a pot of water to compare temps, and even took the dial gauge off of my door. the ikea digital was reading 11 degrees colder than the rest. Used the Maverick last week to cook ribs, and used both probes as pit probes, one for each shelf. Well worth the money!, i even sprung for the 6ft pit probe.
Kudo's to a great product, now i can snooze on the couch in the AC instead of sweatin my butt off outside!

I've been thinking of getting one of these as well, but I'm smoking on a UDS, so I'm kinda curious as to how other get the probes into the drum. Obviously a hole needs to be drilled into the side, but how are you guys sealing the hole? Since I haven't seen the probes, I'm not sure how wide they are, and the website doesn't mention how long the prob cords are, but I assume they're fairly short?

David

"Bone to Bark" BBQ said:

Do NOT get the sensing end of the probe wires wet.... be very careful washing the probe and do not immerse any part of the wire in the water!

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Is that from the Maverick?

This is straight from the manual:

Wash the metal probe tips with hot soapy water and dry thoroughly. Do not immerse the probe in water while cleaning.

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