Thermometers...

J&B'sBBQ · 03-20-2013, 11:21 AM

I'm knocking around the idea of investing in a few meat thermometers for when we start competing (a month from now). I have a thermapen for the instant read, but I want something that I can get a continuous read on the meat and smoker temps. I've looked at the Maverick ET-732, but am afraid of some of the negative reviews. Any other suggestions out there on what to look into? Or is the Maveric really the way to go and the negative reviews are just people that don't know what they're doing?

Thanks!

Trumpstylz · 03-20-2013, 11:32 AM

I really don't understand the negative reviews. My buddy and I each have one and both love it. Part of it might be that the probes burn out really quick at times and people don't bother calling the company. From everyone I've talked to on here, if it does happen, they get a new probe out to you asap.

The other 2 options are an igrill, or a thermoworks model that costs about twice as much as the et732.

WeBeatYourMeat · 03-20-2013, 11:35 AM

I will vouch for ET-732. I have owned it for 3 years and have never had an issue.

J&B'sBBQ · 03-20-2013, 11:47 AM

I read where some of the issues came in the washing process (don't submurge). We have a different Mav product and I just hand wash the probe with soapy water and a rag, so I would assume this would be the same process.

I will keep that in mind about calling them for replacement probes.

Thanks for the info!

bigabyte · 03-20-2013, 11:52 AM

Get it and see if it works for you. It's a good unit for it's purpose. I don't use one, but that's just because I don't feel I get that much bang out of my buck for one. Many, many others find them to be well worth the money and can't imagine life without them. So try it and see.

prodano · 03-20-2013, 11:59 AM

I have had no problems with mine and would recommend getting one as it is very helpful.

You could start with one to try out and see if you like how it operates before investing in a few.

J&B'sBBQ · 03-20-2013, 12:05 PM

I think I'll get one and try it out, as suggested. We many not find it useful in the long run, as we do well without anything now, but I think in my frantic nervousness of the first competition I may screw up our temps/times a lot

yakdung · 03-20-2013, 12:48 PM

I purchased a Maverick ET-73 and it stopped working after using it twice. I guess that would explain to me why they felt a need to redesign it. IF they were a stand up company, they would offer some sort of adjustment or credit for us holding defective units. I would really like to purchase one of their newer units, but refuse to do so until they give me good reason. ThermoWorks could have this market if they want to, and my hope they will someday release a product to compete. I expect after this post you will see a lot of people that will give Maverick glowing reviews.
Good Luck on whatever you decide,

John Bowen · 03-20-2013, 03:10 PM

I own the Maverick as well and I have no issues with it. We also have 3 Polder thermometers that we use in comps.
One point I can make is that I always worry that the Maverick is not as sturdy. I have no real evidence it is but it just feels so light weight that I think if I drop it - it will break.

Puckstopper · 03-20-2013, 04:17 PM

I have an igrill and love it and have had no issues with it at all.

Trumpstylz · 03-20-2013, 04:24 PM

These are supposedly well made- I've seen a lot of the competition guys use them. The 69 dollar price is just for the meter, the probes are a good deal more.

http://www.thermoworks.com/products/...tw=AMAZINGRIBS

The maverick works fine for me though.

BobM · 03-20-2013, 05:30 PM

I have a Maverick ET-732 and it works well.
That being said, the pit probe failed after about 10 cooks and I had to buy a new one.
I have a probe grommet on my cookers, never got it wet and handled it carefully.

ButtBurner · 03-20-2013, 05:35 PM

If you want a professional quality unit get a Fluke or similar unit.

they use industry standard thermocouples that are easy to find, interchangeable and inexpensive.

I have a Maverick, its fine for what it is but its a toy compared to a Fluke.

this is the one I have but there are much more inexpensive units

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/FLU...V88?Pid=search

Here is a real nice Extech, they make nice units too

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/EXT...YR5?Pid=search

GMDGeek · 03-21-2013, 11:21 AM

Maverick I've used from Day 1. I've upgraded to a Stoker for big on the line cooks but still use my 2 probe Maverick. As mentioned earlier - wash by hand. I wipe them down immediately after every cook. I also have a modified water tight bag from my dive shop that I modified to keep the electronics dry.

The case keeps the Maverick safe and if I have other electronics I need smoke proofed or kept dry but easily readable ... got it on sale ;)
http://www.scubatoys.com/store/detai...WaterproofCase

HankB · 03-21-2013, 01:22 PM

I have an ET-73 that I've used several times/month since August 2009. It has worked well. I added an ET-732 to the mix in January of this year to gain the advantage of the higher temperature range. After a couple of smokes, the pit probe started to go wonky. I sent them an email and they asked for a snail mail address to send a replacement probe. That was Monday and I haven't gotten it yet (but today's mail has yet to arrive.)

03-20-2013, 11:21 AM	#1
J&B'sBBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-19-13 Location: Suwanee, GA	Thermometers... I'm knocking around the idea of investing in a few meat thermometers for when we start competing (a month from now). I have a thermapen for the instant read, but I want something that I can get a continuous read on the meat and smoker temps. I've looked at the Maverick ET-732, but am afraid of some of the negative reviews. Any other suggestions out there on what to look into? Or is the Maveric really the way to go and the negative reviews are just people that don't know what they're doing? Thanks! __________________ [FONT="Arial Black"][COLOR="red"][SIZE="3"]Beth Mewborn[/SIZE][/COLOR] [SIZE="2"][URL="www.facebook.com/jandbsbbq"] Follow Us On Facebook![/URL] [COLOR="red"][SIZE="3"]2016 Georgia BBQ Champions[/SIZE][/COLOR] [URL="http://www.southernqsmokers.com"]Southern Q Limo Jr. & 125 Water Cooker[/URL] Proudly Supported By: [URL="http://www.southernqsmokers.com"]Southern Q Smokers & Trailers[/URL] [URL="http://www.swampboys.com/wordpress/"]Swamp Boys BBQ Sauces and Rubs[/URL] [URL="https://carolinacookwood.com"]Carolina Cookwood[/URL][/FONT][/SIZE]

03-20-2013, 11:32 AM	#2
Trumpstylz is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-29-11 Location: Chicagoland	I really don't understand the negative reviews. My buddy and I each have one and both love it. Part of it might be that the probes burn out really quick at times and people don't bother calling the company. From everyone I've talked to on here, if it does happen, they get a new probe out to you asap. The other 2 options are an igrill, or a thermoworks model that costs about twice as much as the et732. __________________ Weber One Touch Gold 2001 Weber Genesis that is no longer used since the OTG

03-20-2013, 11:47 AM	#4
J&B'sBBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-19-13 Location: Suwanee, GA	I read where some of the issues came in the washing process (don't submurge). We have a different Mav product and I just hand wash the probe with soapy water and a rag, so I would assume this would be the same process. I will keep that in mind about calling them for replacement probes. Thanks for the info! __________________ [FONT="Arial Black"][COLOR="red"][SIZE="3"]Beth Mewborn[/SIZE][/COLOR] [SIZE="2"][URL="www.facebook.com/jandbsbbq"] Follow Us On Facebook![/URL] [COLOR="red"][SIZE="3"]2016 Georgia BBQ Champions[/SIZE][/COLOR] [URL="http://www.southernqsmokers.com"]Southern Q Limo Jr. & 125 Water Cooker[/URL] Proudly Supported By: [URL="http://www.southernqsmokers.com"]Southern Q Smokers & Trailers[/URL] [URL="http://www.swampboys.com/wordpress/"]Swamp Boys BBQ Sauces and Rubs[/URL] [URL="https://carolinacookwood.com"]Carolina Cookwood[/URL][/FONT][/SIZE]

03-20-2013, 11:52 AM	#5
bigabyte somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-10-06 Location: Overland Fark, KS	Get it and see if it works for you. It's a good unit for it's purpose. I don't use one, but that's just because I don't feel I get that much bang out of my buck for one. Many, many others find them to be well worth the money and can't imagine life without them. So try it and see. __________________ Asshattatron Farkanaut, CGCFO Chief Galactic Crockpot Foil Officer *Certified MOINK Baller & IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball Judge #0003 - Are you MOINK Certified?* *Sole recipient of the Silverfinger and fingerlickin Awards!* Don't forget about the Throwdown Thingies! The Secret Squirrel Society doesn't exist - Zero Club Duh.

03-20-2013, 11:59 AM	#6
prodano On the road to being a farker Join Date: 08-25-07 Location: Oro Valley, AZ	Thermometers... I have had no problems with mine and would recommend getting one as it is very helpful. You could start with one to try out and see if you like how it operates before investing in a few. __________________ Kamado Joe Classic II, WSM 22, Weber Spirit E-310, Weber Q120

03-20-2013, 11:35 AM	#3
WeBeatYourMeat Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 05-09-12 Location: Baltimore	I will vouch for ET-732. I have owned it for 3 years and have never had an issue.

03-20-2013, 12:05 PM	#7
J&B'sBBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-19-13 Location: Suwanee, GA	I think I'll get one and try it out, as suggested. We many not find it useful in the long run, as we do well without anything now, but I think in my frantic nervousness of the first competition I may screw up our temps/times a lot __________________ [FONT="Arial Black"][COLOR="red"][SIZE="3"]Beth Mewborn[/SIZE][/COLOR] [SIZE="2"][URL="www.facebook.com/jandbsbbq"] Follow Us On Facebook![/URL] [COLOR="red"][SIZE="3"]2016 Georgia BBQ Champions[/SIZE][/COLOR] [URL="http://www.southernqsmokers.com"]Southern Q Limo Jr. & 125 Water Cooker[/URL] Proudly Supported By: [URL="http://www.southernqsmokers.com"]Southern Q Smokers & Trailers[/URL] [URL="http://www.swampboys.com/wordpress/"]Swamp Boys BBQ Sauces and Rubs[/URL] [URL="https://carolinacookwood.com"]Carolina Cookwood[/URL][/FONT][/SIZE]

03-20-2013, 12:48 PM	#8
yakdung is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-12-10 Location: Houston, Texas	I purchased a Maverick ET-73 and it stopped working after using it twice. I guess that would explain to me why they felt a need to redesign it. IF they were a stand up company, they would offer some sort of adjustment or credit for us holding defective units. I would really like to purchase one of their newer units, but refuse to do so until they give me good reason. ThermoWorks could have this market if they want to, and my hope they will someday release a product to compete. I expect after this post you will see a lot of people that will give Maverick glowing reviews. Good Luck on whatever you decide,

03-20-2013, 03:10 PM	#9
John Bowen is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 01-09-13 Location: Tupelo, MS	I own the Maverick as well and I have no issues with it. We also have 3 Polder thermometers that we use in comps. One point I can make is that I always worry that the Maverick is not as sturdy. I have no real evidence it is but it just feels so light weight that I think if I drop it - it will break.

03-20-2013, 04:17 PM	#10
Puckstopper On the road to being a farker Join Date: 01-14-13 Location: Forked river NJ	I have an igrill and love it and have had no issues with it at all. __________________ 22.5 Weber Kettle,BWS Fatboy,[COLOR="lime"]Super Fast Lime Green Thermapen[/COLOR],Stok Tower Grill,and iGrill

03-20-2013, 04:24 PM	#11
Trumpstylz is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-29-11 Location: Chicagoland	These are supposedly well made- I've seen a lot of the competition guys use them. The 69 dollar price is just for the meter, the probes are a good deal more. http://www.thermoworks.com/products/...tw=AMAZINGRIBS The maverick works fine for me though. __________________ Weber One Touch Gold 2001 Weber Genesis that is no longer used since the OTG

03-20-2013, 05:30 PM	#12
BobM Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-16-12 Location: Long Island, NY	I have a Maverick ET-732 and it works well. That being said, the pit probe failed after about 10 cooks and I had to buy a new one. I have a probe grommet on my cookers, never got it wet and handled it carefully. __________________ "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] \|

03-20-2013, 05:35 PM	#13
ButtBurner Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-18-12 Location: Dearborn Mi, Manton Mi	If you want a professional quality unit get a Fluke or similar unit. they use industry standard thermocouples that are easy to find, interchangeable and inexpensive. I have a Maverick, its fine for what it is but its a toy compared to a Fluke. this is the one I have but there are much more inexpensive units http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/FLU...V88?Pid=search Here is a real nice Extech, they make nice units too http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/EXT...YR5?Pid=search

03-21-2013, 11:21 AM	#14
GMDGeek is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-10-12 Location: Wylie, TX	Maverick I've used from Day 1. I've upgraded to a Stoker for big on the line cooks but still use my 2 probe Maverick. As mentioned earlier - wash by hand. I wipe them down immediately after every cook. I also have a modified water tight bag from my dive shop that I modified to keep the electronics dry. The case keeps the Maverick safe and if I have other electronics I need smoke proofed or kept dry but easily readable ... got it on sale ;) http://www.scubatoys.com/store/detai...WaterproofCase __________________ Bib Up and Dive In! [URL]http://divepigs.blogspot.com/[/URL]

03-21-2013, 01:22 PM	#15
HankB is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-16-12 Location: Winfield, IL	I have an ET-73 that I've used several times/month since August 2009. It has worked well. I added an ET-732 to the mix in January of this year to gain the advantage of the higher temperature range. After a couple of smokes, the pit probe started to go wonky. I sent them an email and they asked for a snail mail address to send a replacement probe. That was Monday and I haven't gotten it yet (but today's mail has yet to arrive.) __________________ Weber Crazy