Best thermometer?

thaifighter06 · 09-11-2012, 01:35 PM

I see everyone and their mom's signature with Thermapens. Anyone have other suggestions? I have an iGrill, which in theory, should be awesome, but it's been faulty. I love the idea of a remote thermometer. Suggestions?

Bob in St. Louis · 09-11-2012, 02:18 PM

I have (2) wireless units I bought at Walmart. Not sure the brand, but I think it's "The Backyard Grill", $15 each.

I've only used them a couple times, so I can't speak for longevity, but they work great. I have the receivers sitting in the house while I"m doing other stuff and can see the temp at any given time.

Cack · 09-11-2012, 02:18 PM

Remote, Check out the maverick ET-73 and 732. I have the 72 and 73 and love both of them. Amazon has the 73 on sale (or at least had it on sale)

Cack · 09-11-2012, 02:19 PM

Amazon.com: Maverick Remote Smoker Dual Probe Wireless Thermometer ET-73: Kitchen & Dining

Bob in St. Louis · 09-11-2012, 02:22 PM

Whoops, I should have given a link: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Backyard-G...meter/19525225

osx-addict · 09-11-2012, 02:27 PM

Yeah, bad history at our house with remotes.. None ever make it very long before something breaks for some reason or another.. The last one (don't recall the brand) lasted literally two cooks..!

We've been using a Thermapen ever since.. No issues.. We even used it yesterday to test out a new furnace thermostat we had installed.. The Thermopen is the most accurate temp probe I've got.. The new thermostat was off by 2 degrees.. Not bad..

Cack · 09-11-2012, 02:32 PM

I've never had the first issue with either of my Mavericks. I know a few on here have mentioned they had some problems with their 72, but I've had it nearly it a year, and it's still kicking strong.

PatAttack · 09-11-2012, 02:43 PM

I have the Maverick ET-732 and it works like a champ!

Happy Hapgood · 09-11-2012, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PatAttack

I have the Maverick ET-732 and it works like a champ!

What he said.

Trumpstylz · 09-11-2012, 04:59 PM

Thermoworks rt301wa or rt600c (by the company that makes the thermapen). THermapen is a little better but wayyy more $$.

For dual probe: et 732.

mn_big_dog · 09-11-2012, 05:03 PM

Maverick ET-732 is my go-to...I have 2 of them and love them. Not only do I get a great signal in my basement, but last night I walked 1.5 blocks away and still had signal.

peaspurple · 09-11-2012, 05:05 PM

Plus one on the maverick ET- 732. Great thermometer. I love mine.

Jethro608 · 09-11-2012, 07:09 PM

I bought mi at wally world also got 2 . Just watch the dbl read out. They work great one at one end one at the other. Turn one one wait then the other you'll get them both:thumbup: like 15$ each. Just test in ice. And in boil water. I stick one in meat when I get close and leave till done. Hell I already know temp in smoker.
Only thing it sets off my remote door bell:D wife hates it at 5 am:D

caliking · 09-11-2012, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trumpstylz

Thermoworks rt301wa or rt600c (by the company that makes the thermapen). THermapen is a little better but wayyy more $$.

For dual probe: et 732.

I still don't get why folks spend the extra $$ for Thermapens - now I remember - it's because I'm a cheap bastige. I love the rt600c, and can buy 3 more for what a Thermapen would have cost. I don't need to know the temp of the meat 3 seconds sooner. I can live with that.

I have both the et-7 and et-73 from Maverick. For my use, I added an antenna (there are threads about this mod if you search for them) to each unit and found that the transmitter from the et7 and the receiver from the et-73 work best together. When my current setup breaks, i will most likely get the et-732.

touchdowntodd · 09-11-2012, 07:32 PM

im a newbie .. and i have a decent digi therm probe that is dead on per the boiling water trick ..

BUT .. i dont even turn it on, i jsut wait for the meat to probe like buttaaah... i guess i might use it for chicken or steak but honestly i do that by touch for a while now..

idk

09-11-2012, 01:35 PM	#1
thaifighter06 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 06-04-12 Location: Wheaton, IL	Best thermometer? I see everyone and their mom's signature with Thermapens. Anyone have other suggestions? I have an iGrill, which in theory, should be awesome, but it's been faulty. I love the idea of a remote thermometer. Suggestions? __________________ BGE XL; Rec Tec Mini; Masterbuilt Electric; Weber Genesis E-330; iGrill; MEGA Fast Orange Thermapen

09-11-2012, 02:18 PM	#2
Bob in St. Louis Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-31-12 Location: St. Louis Missouri	I have (2) wireless units I bought at Walmart. Not sure the brand, but I think it's "The Backyard Grill", $15 each. I've only used them a couple times, so I can't speak for longevity, but they work great. I have the receivers sitting in the house while I"m doing other stuff and can see the temp at any given time. __________________ Truth, by definition is narrow and exclusive. -------------- "Do not eat the meat raw or boiled in water, but roast it over a fire." - Exodus 12:9

09-11-2012, 02:18 PM	#3
Cack is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-05-11 Location: Greenville, SC	Remote, Check out the maverick ET-73 and 732. I have the 72 and 73 and love both of them. Amazon has the 73 on sale (or at least had it on sale) __________________ Lang 36" Original Patio (Jessica), WSM 18.5 (Bullet Bill), 60" Weber Genesis E-330

09-11-2012, 02:19 PM	#4
Cack is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-05-11 Location: Greenville, SC	Amazon.com: Maverick Remote Smoker Dual Probe Wireless Thermometer ET-73: Kitchen & Dining Amazon.com: Maverick Remote Smoker Dual Probe Wireless Thermometer ET-73: Kitchen & Dining __________________ Lang 36" Original Patio (Jessica), WSM 18.5 (Bullet Bill), 60" Weber Genesis E-330

09-11-2012, 02:22 PM	#5
Bob in St. Louis Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-31-12 Location: St. Louis Missouri	Whoops, I should have given a link: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Backyard-G...meter/19525225 __________________ Truth, by definition is narrow and exclusive. -------------- "Do not eat the meat raw or boiled in water, but roast it over a fire." - Exodus 12:9

09-11-2012, 02:27 PM	#6
osx-addict On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-09-08 Location: Torrance, CA	Yeah, bad history at our house with remotes.. None ever make it very long before something breaks for some reason or another.. The last one (don't recall the brand) lasted literally two cooks..! We've been using a Thermapen ever since.. No issues.. We even used it yesterday to test out a new furnace thermostat we had installed.. The Thermopen is the most accurate temp probe I've got.. The new thermostat was off by 2 degrees.. Not bad..

09-11-2012, 02:32 PM	#7
Cack is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-05-11 Location: Greenville, SC	I've never had the first issue with either of my Mavericks. I know a few on here have mentioned they had some problems with their 72, but I've had it nearly it a year, and it's still kicking strong. __________________ Lang 36" Original Patio (Jessica), WSM 18.5 (Bullet Bill), 60" Weber Genesis E-330

09-11-2012, 02:43 PM	#8
PatAttack somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-19-11 Location: In the Marsh	I have the Maverick ET-732 and it works like a champ! __________________ "You have never lived until you have almost died". "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected will never know".-Unknown Vietnam Soldier 22" WSM 22" Weber Gold Weber Smoky Joe Weber Gasser Rec-Tec 590

09-11-2012, 04:59 PM	#10
Trumpstylz is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-29-11 Location: Chicagoland	Thermoworks rt301wa or rt600c (by the company that makes the thermapen). THermapen is a little better but wayyy more $$. For dual probe: et 732. __________________ Weber One Touch Gold 2001 Weber Genesis that is no longer used since the OTG Last edited by Trumpstylz; 09-11-2012 at 05:30 PM..

09-11-2012, 05:03 PM	#11
mn_big_dog On the road to being a farker Join Date: 01-28-10 Location: Dodge Center,MN	Maverick ET-732 is my go-to...I have 2 of them and love them. Not only do I get a great signal in my basement, but last night I walked 1.5 blocks away and still had signal.

09-11-2012, 05:05 PM	#12
peaspurple is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-26-09 Location: Georgia transplant in odenton, md	Plus one on the maverick ET- 732. Great thermometer. I love mine. __________________ A Wonderful Family!!!

09-11-2012, 07:09 PM	#13
Jethro608 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-30-12 Location: Altoona Ia.	I bought mi at wally world also got 2 . Just watch the dbl read out. They work great one at one end one at the other. Turn one one wait then the other you'll get them both:thumbup: like 15$ each. Just test in ice. And in boil water. I stick one in meat when I get close and leave till done. Hell I already know temp in smoker. Only thing it sets off my remote door bell:D wife hates it at 5 am:D __________________ Smoke on brethern!! / Mini OTS- 22.5 OTS-Rev Flw CB DLX-Brink Smk Kg dlx. (&2 prodj.)

09-11-2012, 07:32 PM	#15
touchdowntodd Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-06-12 Location: milwaukee, WI	im a newbie .. and i have a decent digi therm probe that is dead on per the boiling water trick .. BUT .. i dont even turn it on, i jsut wait for the meat to probe like buttaaah... i guess i might use it for chicken or steak but honestly i do that by touch for a while now.. idk __________________ 18.5" WSM & Black Stainless Performer (craiglist finds) ... :) ..rookie tryin to learn