Digital Thermometers

Leadog · 11-06-2013, 08:29 PM

My Weber digital thermometer died. Looking for a new one. I'd like one with a base unit and probe that sends alert to portable receiver. I'd like to to have two probes and be able to be left in my smoker. I've looked at Williams Sonoma and Weber and haven't found the right one yet. I'd appreciate some input, recommendations, and why you like the one you have.

Thanks

Leadog

WSM 22.5
Santa Maria Grill
BBQ Galore Grand Turbo
WS Jr.

peeps · 11-06-2013, 08:39 PM

Maverick ET-733, just take care when cleaning the probes.

IamMadMan · 11-06-2013, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peeps

Maverick ET-733, just take care when cleaning the probes.

^ +1 ET-733 is a new unit and has improvements over the ET-732

Fwismoker · 11-06-2013, 09:35 PM

Remington...it's an ET-732 but 10 dollars cheaper.

popeye · 11-06-2013, 09:36 PM

I clean my probe

afidel · 11-06-2013, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fwismoker

Remington...it's an ET-732 but 10 dollars cheaper.

This, the 733 doesn't bring enough to the party to justify the ~80% higher price over the Remington 732. Having a down button for temps and some preset game alarms just isn't worth it IMHO.

GSXR883 · 11-06-2013, 10:15 PM

I have the Maverick and would buy another. No question.

martyleach · 11-06-2013, 10:45 PM

The Maverick's are like the only deal in town and in my opinion cheap Chinese cr&p. I go through them like Reese's Peanut Butter cups... They work for awhile and then get erratic to the point I can't trust them. iGrill has some stuff but (as far as I know) not bot the pit and meat together in a wireless deal. iGrill is Bluetooth and there is an iPhone app.

caliking · 11-06-2013, 11:42 PM

My et73 works well after 4 years. Still using the original set of probes.

sliding_billy · 11-07-2013, 03:40 AM

No issues with my two 732s (after many cooks), but there is a reason I have two. I always feel like something bad might happen. Too many folks have had reliability issues. As for the probes, you do need to baby them a little. When those new waterproof ones come out in 6' I will definitely look at those.

BigBellyBBQ · 11-07-2013, 05:04 AM

maverick around here, I go through a few...so I just cook by the guru in one or two of my meats at a time..they just dont hold up..however mostly my fault, pinched cables, dropped in water, left in rain, if I treated them better they might last a little longer...even the guru I go through a couple probes a year, so once you decide on a brand, stick with it so you have spare parts..

WineMaster · 11-07-2013, 06:37 AM

I Grill, Get the Ambient pit probe and ya also get 2 Meat probes. Like it so far and yes Bluetooth for the I Phone.

IamMadMan · 11-07-2013, 07:16 AM

I've had an ET-732 for a couple years with no issues still using with the original probes.

Care when using, cleaning, and storage do make a great difference in the life of the unit.

I like the ET-733 because the display is slightly larger and gives you added information like high and low settings, and it has customizable presets for your meats.

Although I use a BBQ Guru, it is nice to get an alarm, or just to glance from the recliner to view status of the cooker and the meat without loading an app on my smartphone.

After many years of watching a pit, going out every hour or so to see how things are going. These were great times when I was younger and I actually enjoyed it.

Now that age has seemed to win the battle with me, I enjoy the new armchair / couch potato approach to BBQ Smoking. It is great to get much more sleep and have some peace of mind without having to go up and down the steps to check things out.

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sportsnut · 11-07-2013, 08:24 AM

I just ordered the ET-733 from New Egg, $82 shipped.

Georgiaboy98 · 11-07-2013, 09:28 AM

I know they're expensive but I love my Thermoworks TW8060 with the high temp kit. No wireless on it though.

11-06-2013, 08:29 PM	#1
Leadog Found some matches. Join Date: 11-16-12 Location: Long Beach CA	Digital Thermometers My Weber digital thermometer died. Looking for a new one. I'd like one with a base unit and probe that sends alert to portable receiver. I'd like to to have two probes and be able to be left in my smoker. I've looked at Williams Sonoma and Weber and haven't found the right one yet. I'd appreciate some input, recommendations, and why you like the one you have. Thanks Leadog WSM 22.5 Santa Maria Grill BBQ Galore Grand Turbo WS Jr.

11-06-2013, 08:39 PM	#2
peeps somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-09-13 Location: Round Rock, TX	Maverick ET-733, just take care when cleaning the probes. __________________ - [B][COLOR="darkorange"]Earl [/COLOR][/B]- My Custom Vertical Offset Smoker by AJ's Custom Cookers ([URL="http://bit.ly/1gelc9M"]build link[/URL]) - [B][COLOR="darkorange"]Colt[/COLOR][/B] - Superior SS-2 w/ DigiQ DXII- Courtesy of Gainesville Jaycees and Superior Smokers - [B]Weber Kettle 22.5 OTG[/B] w/ Craycort Cast Iron Grates - [B][COLOR="darkorange"]Major[/COLOR][/B] - Mini WSM (from SJS) [B][COLOR="Blue"]Certified IMBAS MOINK Baller![/COLOR][/B] ([URL="http://bit.ly/1lr5cKx"]Certificate of Authenticity[/URL]) / [B][COLOR="Blue"]Join the fun in the [URL="http://bit.ly/1ew3H57"]Throwdowns[/URL]![/COLOR][/B]

11-06-2013, 09:35 PM	#4
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11-06-2013, 10:15 PM	#7
GSXR883 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 10-28-13 Location: Wonder Lake, Il	I have the Maverick and would buy another. No question. __________________ AKA Bacon King Of Wonder Lake. LG BGE, Custom Built Smoke House

11-06-2013, 10:45 PM	#8
martyleach Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-17-10 Location: Pleasanton, Ca	The Maverick's are like the only deal in town and in my opinion cheap Chinese cr&p. I go through them like Reese's Peanut Butter cups... They work for awhile and then get erratic to the point I can't trust them. iGrill has some stuff but (as far as I know) not bot the pit and meat together in a wireless deal. iGrill is Bluetooth and there is an iPhone app. __________________ XL BGE, Kamado Joe Jr, Santa Maria pit, 26" Weber custom performer, MAK One Star pellet cooker, 14.5" WSM, Jumbo Joe, WGA, Arte Flame griddle insert for the 26" Weber. Custom wooden handles for BBQ's made by Marty Leach (oh, that's me) [url]http://www.amlwoodart.com[/url]

11-06-2013, 09:36 PM	#5
popeye is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-08-13 Location: michigan	I clean my probe

11-06-2013, 11:42 PM	#9
caliking is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-13-10 Location: Houston, TX	My et73 works well after 4 years. Still using the original set of probes. __________________ [FONT=Arial Narrow][B]EZ wood handled 3 wheeler \| OTS \| OTS mod to OTG \| [COLOR=red]Ladybug[/COLOR] SS Performer \| UglyDrumTandoor \| UDS v1 \| midi UDS with [COLOR=red]red[/COLOR] [COLOR=black]nipples[/COLOR] \| SJG smoker mod \| Simpsons SJS \| [COLOR=black]Simpsons[/COLOR] OTG \| WGA charcoal \| SJP \| Stacked brick WFO \| Lodge Logic Sportsman's Grill cast iron hibachi/sigri \| [COLOR=green]LBGE \| sbge \| [SIZE="1"]mini bge[/SIZE] [/COLOR] [/B][/FONT]

11-07-2013, 03:40 AM	#10
sliding_billy somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-27-13 Location: Princeton, TX Name/Nickname : )	No issues with my two 732s (after many cooks), but there is a reason I have two. I always feel like something bad might happen. Too many folks have had reliability issues. As for the probes, you do need to baby them a little. When those new waterproof ones come out in 6' I will definitely look at those.

11-07-2013, 05:04 AM	#11
BigBellyBBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-15-08 Location: Lake View, New York	maverick around here, I go through a few...so I just cook by the guru in one or two of my meats at a time..they just dont hold up..however mostly my fault, pinched cables, dropped in water, left in rain, if I treated them better they might last a little longer...even the guru I go through a couple probes a year, so once you decide on a brand, stick with it so you have spare parts.. __________________ [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS]TwinTech Pro Double, Backwoods Fat Boy, TwinTech Hawg Kooker, FE 400, SP SPK 700, Empty check book and understanding wife...sometimes..[/FONT][/I]

11-07-2013, 06:37 AM	#12
WineMaster Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-16-07 Location: Southern MN	I Grill, Get the Ambient pit probe and ya also get 2 Meat probes. Like it so far and yes Bluetooth for the I Phone. __________________ Dan MJH From Backyard Bomber BBQ -- Junior YS 640 Comp 22.5 Weber Kettle Blue Thermopen Comp Team Wine & Swine

11-07-2013, 07:16 AM	#13
IamMadMan somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-30-11 Location: Pemberton, New Jersey	I've had an ET-732 for a couple years with no issues still using with the original probes. Care when using, cleaning, and storage do make a great difference in the life of the unit. I like the ET-733 because the display is slightly larger and gives you added information like high and low settings, and it has customizable presets for your meats. Although I use a BBQ Guru, it is nice to get an alarm, or just to glance from the recliner to view status of the cooker and the meat without loading an app on my smartphone. After many years of watching a pit, going out every hour or so to see how things are going. These were great times when I was younger and I actually enjoyed it. Now that age has seemed to win the battle with me, I enjoy the new armchair / couch potato approach to BBQ Smoking. It is great to get much more sleep and have some peace of mind without having to go up and down the steps to check things out. .

11-07-2013, 08:24 AM	#14
sportsnut is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-12-09 Location: Eugene, Oregon	I just ordered the ET-733 from New Egg, $82 shipped.

11-07-2013, 09:28 AM	#15
Georgiaboy98 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-25-13 Location: Augusta, Georgia Name/Nickname : Scott	I know they're expensive but I love my Thermoworks TW8060 with the high temp kit. No wireless on it though. __________________ GO DAWGS!!! UDS, Weber Kettle, Weber Gasser ,"ON FIRE" Thermapen