Question about ET 732 probes

Brian in Maine · 12-26-2011, 05:46 PM

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 · 12-26-2011, 05:51 PM

People are damaging these probes often. they are fragile

Arlin_MacRae · 12-26-2011, 06:14 PM

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

BasicPatrick · 12-26-2011, 06:16 PM

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 · 12-26-2011, 06:20 PM

Ive never had a problem

5-0 BBQ · 12-26-2011, 06:54 PM

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 · 12-26-2011, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BasicPatrick

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 · 12-27-2011, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwa

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 · 12-27-2011, 04:05 PM

Thanks for the responses.

deguerre · 12-27-2011, 04:09 PM

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 · 12-27-2011, 06:38 PM

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 · 12-28-2011, 01:00 PM

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 · 12-28-2011, 01:56 PM

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 · 12-28-2011, 02:30 PM

Is that pistol loaded and cocked?

Were you too?

Po'k · 12-28-2011, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deguerre

Is that pistol loaded and cocked?

Were you too?

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

12-26-2011, 05:46 PM	#1
Brian in Maine is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-05-07 Location: Portland Me	Question about ET 732 probes 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 __________________ Brian 2 WSMs 2 OTG One red one black 22 1/2" black Bar-B-Kettle with rotisserie ring Brinkman dual zone charcoal grill Webber Silver Genises B 3 burner camp stove

12-26-2011, 05:51 PM	#2
pinkelephant Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-23-10 Location: Mode, IL	People are damaging these probes often. they are fragile __________________ It's all about the smoke... Allen

12-26-2011, 06:14 PM	#3
Arlin_MacRae somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-14-04 Location: Choctaw, OK	Unknown, sounds like something a small hole and some high-temp silicone would fix. __________________ Arlin MacRae Primo Oval Junior, Traeger Model 075 Pellet Pooper, Big Chief, Kingfisher Kooker 14" gas/wood combo, PBC Brethren Edition, Pit Boss NASCAR Tailgater Home Brewer, Murderer of Squirrels, Armadillo Inspector Flaming Pig Head Mod Certified KCBS Master BBQ Judge

12-26-2011, 06:16 PM	#4
BasicPatrick Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-29-11 Location: Hyannis, MA on Ol'e Cape Cod	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. __________________ [U]The Basic BBQ Team[/U] FEC100 Basic Blue Gateway Drum Smoker Yoder YS640 & Traeger Texas 075 26.75 Weber OTG & 22.5 WSM Camp Chef Pro 60 Wicked Pissah Super Fast Basic Blue Thermapen 30' Puma Palomino Toyhauler & 10' SGC Cargo Trailer. NEBS, KCBS, KCBS CBJ, KCBS CTC, ICP "Rub Some Sunshine on Your Face"--Richard Pryor

12-26-2011, 06:20 PM	#5
nrok2118 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-02-10 Location: Sellersville, PA	Ive never had a problem __________________ Lang 84 Deluxe / 18.5 wsm / 22.5 WSM / 22.5 Gold Kettle / UDS /

12-26-2011, 06:54 PM	#6
5-0 BBQ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-27-10 Location: Hampstead, MD	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. __________________ Steve Rogers 5-0 BBQ Competition Team [URL="http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#%21/pages/Hampstead-MD/5-0-BBQ/71788844692"]Facebook[/URL] Owner [B]The BBQ Equipment Store[/B] [URL="http://www.BBQEQUIPMENTSTORE.COM/?sourceCode=bbq-brethren"]www.bbqequipmentstore.com[/URL] [COLOR=red][B][COLOR=red][B]Proud 2015 Sponsor of Christmas City BBQ, Astro Pigs and Drilling and Grilling[/B][/COLOR][/B] [/COLOR]No Thermapen Here, I have a Water & Shock Resistant Backlit Maverick PT-100BBQ 500 Gal Stickburner - Backwoods Gator, Red Kamado Joe, Primo Oval XL, Maverick Competition Smoker CS-55 and Many Others

12-27-2011, 04:05 PM	#9
Brian in Maine is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-05-07 Location: Portland Me	Thanks for the responses. __________________ Brian 2 WSMs 2 OTG One red one black 22 1/2" black Bar-B-Kettle with rotisserie ring Brinkman dual zone charcoal grill Webber Silver Genises B 3 burner camp stove

12-27-2011, 04:09 PM	#10
deguerre somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-15-09 Location: Memphis, TN...Formerly of Decatur, AL	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. __________________ Guerry [FONT=Book Antiqua]Pit Beeatch for Team Munchkin[/FONT] [FONT=Book Antiqua][B]Avatar by Northwest BBQ [/B][/FONT]"...In nature, there are predators. I believe the common denominator of the universe is not harmony, but chaos, hostility and murder..." Werner Herzog

12-27-2011, 06:38 PM	#11
Vince B is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-15-09 Location: Bloomingdale Illinois	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? __________________ 18"WSM/SMOKEY JOE/ VERY OLD 22.5" Weber /5 BURNER KENMORE GAS

12-28-2011, 01:00 PM	#12
Riskyguy On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-16-11 Location: Fort Collins, CO	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.

12-28-2011, 01:56 PM	#13
thirdeye somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-14-06 Location: At home on the range in Wyoming	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.... __________________ ~thirdeye~ I Play With Fire and Smoke *Barbecuist ~ Charcuterist ~ KCBS Master Judge & CTC* Big Green Eggs, Big Drum Smokers, Big Chiefs, Weber Smokey Joe "Custom Tall Boy" Oil Patch Horizontal, SnS Deluxe Kettle Visit my Cookin' Site by clicking HERE Barbecue is not rocket surgery “The problem with quotes on the Internet is that it's hard to verify their authenticity” ~ Abraham Lincoln

12-28-2011, 02:30 PM	#14
deguerre somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-15-09 Location: Memphis, TN...Formerly of Decatur, AL	Is that pistol loaded and cocked? Were you too? __________________ Guerry [FONT=Book Antiqua]Pit Beeatch for Team Munchkin[/FONT] [FONT=Book Antiqua][B]Avatar by Northwest BBQ [/B][/FONT]"...In nature, there are predators. I believe the common denominator of the universe is not harmony, but chaos, hostility and murder..." Werner Herzog

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