Brief Review: Maverick ET-732 - Black is Beautiful! - Page 2

bmonkman · 12-02-2012, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by rauljustice

How accurate would this be when it's below freezing outside? No experience with these before..

I would think the biggest issue when it comes to outside temperature would be battery life. Most electronic components these days can operate quite well in temperature extremes. The operational environment range is usually listed somewhere near the back of the manual.

Now if I was wanting to cook outside in sub-freezing temps I would make sure the battery(ies) were fresh.

Brian

bmonkman · 12-02-2012, 07:06 AM

Check this thread out for discussion on how the Maverick will perform in the cold:

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=124389

I just looked at the manual and the operational temperature ranges are not there.

Brian

Parr-b-q · 12-02-2012, 08:24 AM

I used mine last weekend to cook a whole hog in 20 degree weather and it worked great

Rev Beard · 12-02-2012, 08:27 AM

Thanks for the review. I really need to pick up one of these and the black is nice looking.

LMAJ · 12-02-2012, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by bmonkman

Which one is faster and more accurate - the white or black one?

Let's not forget silver and copper...

bmonkman · 12-02-2012, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by LMAJ

Let's not forget silver and copper...

I don't think colours based on an element found in the periodic table adds anything to speed or accuracy. Now colours based on the colour spectrum have to be superfast - dare I say speed of light fast.

Brian

BobM · 12-02-2012, 09:03 AM

I've had a white one for about 8 months now.

The 3' pit probe that came with it went bad after about 10 cooks. I have a probe grommet mod in my WSM, never got it wet and never let grease drip on it. I got a 6' replacement probe.

I don't use my ET-732 unless I need the meat probe. I find it easier, and works just as well to use a standard, analog thermometer in my probe grommet.

Bob

centexsmoker · 12-02-2012, 09:25 AM

To answer some of the above:

It will not monitor more than 1 pit at a time

They work fine in the cold

And yes, the probes are delicate and mine go out all the time. 3rd set in 2 years

Still a good unit for the money though. Probably won't buy another one but I've had mavs for 7-8 years and they have always been ok for the money. None have lasted a full year though

12-02-2012, 07:06 AM	#17
bmonkman Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-04-12 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA	Check this thread out for discussion on how the Maverick will perform in the cold: http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=124389 I just looked at the manual and the operational temperature ranges are not there. Brian __________________ Weber Performer w/smokenator WSM 22.5" White Thermapen Ex-pat Canadian [B][COLOR=Red]When all else fails just ask yourself, WWGALD???[/COLOR][/B]

12-02-2012, 08:27 AM	#19
Rev Beard Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 09-14-12 Location: Union, NJ	Thanks for the review. I really need to pick up one of these and the black is nice looking. __________________ Brinkmann Trailmaster Limited

12-02-2012, 09:03 AM	#22
BobM Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-16-12 Location: Long Island, NY	I've had a white one for about 8 months now. The 3' pit probe that came with it went bad after about 10 cooks. I have a probe grommet mod in my WSM, never got it wet and never let grease drip on it. I got a 6' replacement probe. I don't use my ET-732 unless I need the meat probe. I find it easier, and works just as well to use a standard, analog thermometer in my probe grommet. Bob __________________ "Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin \| [COLOR=RoyalBlue][COLOR=Red]Weber[/COLOR] 18 1/2" & 22 1/2" WSM[/COLOR], [COLOR=SeaGreen]22 1/2" & 26 3/4" OTG[/COLOR][COLOR=DimGray][COLOR=Black],[/COLOR] [COLOR=DeepSkyBlue]Genesis S-330[/COLOR][/COLOR] \|[COLOR=DarkRed] [COLOR=Black]\|[/COLOR] BBQ Guru CyberQ WiFi [/COLOR]\| [COLOR=DarkOrange]Maverick ET-732[/COLOR] \| [COLOR=Gray]Gray Thermapen[/COLOR] \|

12-02-2012, 08:24 AM	#18
Parr-b-q Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 11-12-12 Location: dayton ohio	I used mine last weekend to cook a whole hog in 20 degree weather and it worked great

12-02-2012, 09:25 AM	#23
centexsmoker Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-22-12 Location: Austin, TX Name/Nickname : John	To answer some of the above: It will not monitor more than 1 pit at a time They work fine in the cold And yes, the probes are delicate and mine go out all the time. 3rd set in 2 years Still a good unit for the money though. Probably won't buy another one but I've had mavs for 7-8 years and they have always been ok for the money. None have lasted a full year though