Prevent burnt thermometers on the Akorn

Bishop916 · 04-27-2013, 05:49 PM

I was using a Maverick digital to monitor temps during a steak searing session (good eats!) - but it looks like the probe got seared as well.
Where I put the probe wire in the lid it is right up against the hot grate.

- How can I prevent investing in new probes every so often?

- Can I use an analog thermometer jammed in at grate level to monitor internal/grate level temps?
.....(*Now we're talking like four bucks if things go south and not $15-45 for replacement digital parts).

Thanks in advance.

- B916

HankB · 04-27-2013, 08:36 PM

Which Maverick? The probes for the ET-73 are good to a little more than 400°F. On the ET-732 the box says the probes are good to 712°F.

Bishop916 · 04-27-2013, 10:28 PM

ET-705, Its rated for 410* - I guess I put too much on it during the sear.

Hoping dead probes are not a trend the way the wire is up against the grate as it first comes in the lid. Maybe I'll run it thru some foil right there or something.

DubfromGA · 04-28-2013, 10:56 AM

I've never had this problem with mine.

I don't feel the need to use it during a sear, anyway.

All of my Maverick use is with slow & low, or poultry at 325-350.

04-27-2013, 05:49 PM	#1
Bishop916 Got Wood. Join Date: 04-18-11 Location: Rio Linda, CA	Prevent burnt thermometers on the Akorn I was using a Maverick digital to monitor temps during a steak searing session (good eats!) - but it looks like the probe got seared as well. Where I put the probe wire in the lid it is right up against the hot grate. - How can I prevent investing in new probes every so often? - Can I use an analog thermometer jammed in at grate level to monitor internal/grate level temps? .....(*Now we're talking like four bucks if things go south and not $15-45 for replacement digital parts). Thanks in advance. - B916 __________________ Main: Char-Griller Akorn; Alts: UDS, Brinkmann Smoke n' Grill (aka The Free ECB)

04-27-2013, 08:36 PM	#2
HankB is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-16-12 Location: Winfield, IL	Which Maverick? The probes for the ET-73 are good to a little more than 400°F. On the ET-732 the box says the probes are good to 712°F. __________________ Weber Crazy

04-27-2013, 10:28 PM	#3
Bishop916 Got Wood. Join Date: 04-18-11 Location: Rio Linda, CA	ET-705, Its rated for 410* - I guess I put too much on it during the sear. Hoping dead probes are not a trend the way the wire is up against the grate as it first comes in the lid. Maybe I'll run it thru some foil right there or something. __________________ Main: Char-Griller Akorn; Alts: UDS, Brinkmann Smoke n' Grill (aka The Free ECB)

04-28-2013, 10:56 AM	#4
DubfromGA is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-08-13 Location: Georgia	I've never had this problem with mine. I don't feel the need to use it during a sear, anyway. All of my Maverick use is with slow & low, or poultry at 325-350. __________________ Kamado Joe BigJoe & JoeJr, Weber WSM 22.5, Master-Touch 22, Jumbo Joe, Old Country Pecos, Weber Chimneys (steak cooking machines) :bounce: