Maverick ET 732 probes - Page 2

retired trucker · 09-05-2014, 10:52 PM

I have two sets, one the original 3 foot ones, and a set of the 6 foot straight ( not bent ) probes. One of the straight probes went crazy last time I used them. I had shrink tubing on them, but on the one that went crazy had cracked shrink tubing on it. It was in a brisket and the rendering fat got inside of it I think.

I really do not use them much any more, as I have learned how to tell the grill temp by estimating from the mounted gauge, which runs about 40 to 50 degrees more than the Maverick probes ran when they were used. I have a thermopen wanna be that is slow ( 6 to 8 sec. ) that I use for meat temps when I need to really know what it is. ( chicken, etc ) In other words, learn your smoker and you will get by without depending on the Maverick. ( other than the alarm advantage )

Blessings,

Omar

jtrai491 · 09-06-2014, 12:04 AM

I have two ET732's for about 9 months. No probe problems but I do have a problem with one of them losing the signal. Looking at getting the Tappeque...

Rusty Kettle · 09-06-2014, 12:58 AM

I got some wireless thermometer from walmart no idea what it is called but it works from one end of my property to the other end on the other side of my house. It is fantastic. I think it was just under 30 bucks. It's not bad at all for the price.

SmokerKing · 09-06-2014, 08:15 AM

I have 4) 732's and a few are several years old. I have recently replaced one set of probes

1. As posted before, use RTV around the cable to probe area
2. Do not exceed the probe temp rating
3. Do not kink the cable
4. DO NOT submerge in water. Wipe down for cleaning

Highcal · 09-06-2014, 10:08 AM

I have some food grade silicone good till 400f am now going to put a coat on the connection as some of you mentioned.
I have never cleaned the braided probe wire, just wiped it down, can I submerge the cable just making sure not to submerge where it connects to the probe ???? Ive always been scared to get water in the wire.

Oldschoolbbq · 09-06-2014, 10:44 AM

I have two of them and keep them in an Ammo box for protection of any kind.The box makes a good place to keep extra Batteries and an eyeglass repair kit to remove the screws on the sending unit , my Thermopen and any thin g else needed.

I calibrate every time I Smoke , and carefully roll the leads as to not break the wire. I also take the batteries out if I see a long break in Smoking , to save the battery leaks that destroy circuits .

These 'buggers' cost too much for me to chance ruining them. Even cooking , I will place the unit and wire in a plastic container to keep rain off.

I'm a bit 'anal' about my equip. , but it took me a long time to convince the 'Boss' so I keep it nice

Have fun , Stan...........

Enrico Brandizzi · 09-06-2014, 10:51 AM

My 2 Mav 732 have worked for almost 1 year w/o any problem. Once, it happened one probe went wet and stopped working. I just slow heated it for some hours and it worked again. I have the 6" probes.

SmittyJonz · 09-06-2014, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Highcal

I have some food grade silicone good till 400f am now going to put a coat on the connection as some of you mentioned.
I have never cleaned the braided probe wire, just wiped it down, can I submerge the cable just making sure not to submerge where it connects to the probe ???? Ive always been scared to get water in the wire.

I wouldn't. Just wipe them off.

Sevengoals · 09-06-2014, 11:55 AM

I've had no problems with mine.

(touch wood...)

09-05-2014, 10:52 PM	#16
retired trucker is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-28-11 Location: Dallas, Georgia	I have two sets, one the original 3 foot ones, and a set of the 6 foot straight ( not bent ) probes. One of the straight probes went crazy last time I used them. I had shrink tubing on them, but on the one that went crazy had cracked shrink tubing on it. It was in a brisket and the rendering fat got inside of it I think. I really do not use them much any more, as I have learned how to tell the grill temp by estimating from the mounted gauge, which runs about 40 to 50 degrees more than the Maverick probes ran when they were used. I have a thermopen wanna be that is slow ( 6 to 8 sec. ) that I use for meat temps when I need to really know what it is. ( chicken, etc ) In other words, learn your smoker and you will get by without depending on the Maverick. ( other than the alarm advantage ) Blessings, Omar __________________ Webber 22 1/2 OTG Gold, UDS, rusted out chimney, Red Lavatools Thermowand, Maverick ET 732, 1950 model wife. Walking cane to help me get around.

09-06-2014, 12:04 AM	#17
jtrai491 Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 05-20-13 Location: Sinking Spring, PA	I have two ET732's for about 9 months. No probe problems but I do have a problem with one of them losing the signal. Looking at getting the Tappeque... __________________ Yoder YS640, Weber Genesis Copper E310, Thermapen, Maverick ET732

09-06-2014, 10:44 AM	#21
Oldschoolbbq Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-14-10 Location: Gibsonburg,Ohio	732's I have two of them and keep them in an Ammo box for protection of any kind.The box makes a good place to keep extra Batteries and an eyeglass repair kit to remove the screws on the sending unit , my Thermopen and any thin g else needed. I calibrate every time I Smoke , and carefully roll the leads as to not break the wire. I also take the batteries out if I see a long break in Smoking , to save the battery leaks that destroy circuits . These 'buggers' cost too much for me to chance ruining them. Even cooking , I will place the unit and wire in a plastic container to keep rain off. I'm a bit 'anal' about my equip. , but it took me a long time to convince the 'Boss' so I keep it nice Have fun , Stan........... __________________ SMOKE HAPPY ;}- I'm not crazy,my reality is just different than yours!

09-06-2014, 10:51 AM	#22
Enrico Brandizzi Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-16-13 Location: Rome, Italy	My 2 Mav 732 have worked for almost 1 year w/o any problem. Once, it happened one probe went wet and stopped working. I just slow heated it for some hours and it worked again. I have the 6" probes. __________________ [B]3 WSM 22" - 2 Weber OTG 26" - Ferraboli grill[/B] [B] BBQ GURU cyber WiFi + DigiQ DX2 - KSBS CBJ BBQness is on Youtube, Instagram & Flickr [/B]

09-06-2014, 12:58 AM	#18
Rusty Kettle Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-15-13 Location: Butler PA Name/Nickname : Hey you with the face!	I got some wireless thermometer from walmart no idea what it is called but it works from one end of my property to the other end on the other side of my house. It is fantastic. I think it was just under 30 bucks. It's not bad at all for the price.

09-06-2014, 08:15 AM	#19
SmokerKing is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 09-07-10 Location: Sunny AZ	I have 4) 732's and a few are several years old. I have recently replaced one set of probes 1. As posted before, use RTV around the cable to probe area 2. Do not exceed the probe temp rating 3. Do not kink the cable 4. DO NOT submerge in water. Wipe down for cleaning

09-06-2014, 10:08 AM	#20
Highcal On the road to being a farker Join Date: 01-18-14 Location: Quebec, Canada	I have some food grade silicone good till 400f am now going to put a coat on the connection as some of you mentioned. I have never cleaned the braided probe wire, just wiped it down, can I submerge the cable just making sure not to submerge where it connects to the probe ???? Ive always been scared to get water in the wire.

09-06-2014, 11:55 AM	#24
Sevengoals Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-11-14 Location: Perchtoldsdorf, Austria	I've had no problems with mine. (touch wood...)