Remote Meat Thermometer anybody?

BABYGOTBUTT · 12-08-2012, 11:14 AM

Looking to get a remote meat thermometer. Anyone have any luck with one in particular. Most reviews I read are hit or miss. I am looking for one that I can put in my room and monitor during the night as I'm waiting for a particular temperture on a meat. Thanks for any help!

MossyMO · 12-08-2012, 11:18 AM

Maverick ET-732

aawa · 12-08-2012, 11:21 AM

Most everybody on this forum will point you in the direction of the Maverick ET-732. I have one and love it. I dont have to constantly check on the smoker with the receiver right by me, that leaves me free to do things around the house.

Duckboats · 12-08-2012, 11:33 AM

IGrill if you have a smart phone or tablet. A couple guys at the office have them and they like them. Otherwise, maverick. I'm getting the iGrill.

Mo-Dave · 12-08-2012, 11:38 AM

Do what you want, I guess they can be useful, but I have ruined far more food with them then without them and will not trust them anymore. I have had the very best and they all have failed me more often then not for one reason or another.

Suggest you get a timer and set it for say, half hour intervals and go check the cooker each time, or every hour, whatever you are comfortable with. This will make you know your cooker better to the point you will not even need the timer unless you get easily distracted, not to mention saving a ton of money and frustration when they fail. That is my advice its free so take it for what its worth. Spend your money on something like a thermapen and a good analog gauge.
Dave

BobM · 12-08-2012, 02:32 PM

I have a Maverick ET-732, it works well.
The 3' pit probe that came with it broke after about 10 cooks, and I was careful with it. It ruined one cook on me.

When I don't need to measure the meat temperature, I've gone back to using an analog pit thermometer.
When I do use the meat thermometer, I double check the readings with an old school, Taylor, analog meat thermometer.

I'm with "Mo-Dave" on this. A wireless thermometer can be great, but you have to double check the readings.

Bob

chriscw81 · 12-08-2012, 02:47 PM

one more vote for the maverick.....just take care of the probes

tbutts · 12-08-2012, 02:57 PM

I have never used a maverick although it is on my wish list. I have a weber remote meat thermometer and have never had any problems with it.

ksu1971 · 12-08-2012, 03:03 PM

Maverick 732 all the way.

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IamMadMan · 12-08-2012, 03:04 PM

^ +1 ......

The Maverick is your best bet, ... short of getting a Stoker or a Guru with WiFi..

Bludawg · 12-08-2012, 04:52 PM

I get the 9.00 special at Academy Sports Made By Accurite Been using them for years 2 sec response and dead on.

Corky · 12-08-2012, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MossyMO

Maverick ET-732

The remote for mine is on my desk as I type this. It is tracking today's brisket. Reads 160 degrees. Love it.

JMSetzler · 12-08-2012, 08:06 PM

I recently bought the Maverick ET-732 and it works very well for me so far. I also have one of the cheap Walmart $16 remote thermometers that seems to work pretty well also. I haven't had any problems with it, but it's a single probe unit.

BettysNephew · 12-09-2012, 10:09 AM

On another site I visit, the Thermoworks 8060 is highly thought of for its ruggedness and reliability. It is not a remote unit, but another member suggested placing it next to a baby monitor to allow it to be heard in a remote area. The type K thermocouple probes used by this model are not indestructable, but are used in industrial environments and hold up much better than the RTD probes that come on the Mav.

Crimson · 12-09-2012, 11:03 AM

Only Proble the 8060 the disply doesnt work good in cold weather slows down and stops working then i had to have it replaced. But the range for the Maverick ET-732 works with np down to -10 at least and keeps me from running out to my keg when its that cold when the guru is running .

12-08-2012, 11:14 AM	#1
BABYGOTBUTT Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 09-28-11 Location: Leonardtown, MD Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Remote Meat Thermometer anybody? Looking to get a remote meat thermometer. Anyone have any luck with one in particular. Most reviews I read are hit or miss. I am looking for one that I can put in my room and monitor during the night as I'm waiting for a particular temperture on a meat. Thanks for any help!

12-08-2012, 11:18 AM	#2
MossyMO Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 05-27-12 Location: Glenburn, ND Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Maverick ET-732 __________________ www.facebook.com/TatonkaDust www.OwensBBQ.com

12-08-2012, 11:21 AM	#3
aawa is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-03-12 Location: Virginia Beach Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Most everybody on this forum will point you in the direction of the Maverick ET-732. I have one and love it. I dont have to constantly check on the smoker with the receiver right by me, that leaves me free to do things around the house. __________________ Weber Mini WSM x2 Weber 22.5in OTG x2 Weber Touch and Go Performer *Sublime Smoke UDS* Maverick ET-732 World's Fastest Blue Thermapen *

12-08-2012, 11:38 AM	#5
Mo-Dave Babbling Farker Join Date: 09-18-06 Location: Hurricane Deck Missouri Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Do what you want, I guess they can be useful, but I have ruined far more food with them then without them and will not trust them anymore. I have had the very best and they all have failed me more often then not for one reason or another. Suggest you get a timer and set it for say, half hour intervals and go check the cooker each time, or every hour, whatever you are comfortable with. This will make you know your cooker better to the point you will not even need the timer unless you get easily distracted, not to mention saving a ton of money and frustration when they fail. That is my advice its free so take it for what its worth. Spend your money on something like a thermapen and a good analog gauge. Dave __________________ Lg Spicewine on trailer Weber charcoal grill 2 ugly drums, semi retired Bbq toolbox, formerly Chargrill smoker My wife has gas, its a Brinkman.

12-08-2012, 02:32 PM	#6
BobM is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-16-12 Location: Long Island, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have a Maverick ET-732, it works well. The 3' pit probe that came with it broke after about 10 cooks, and I was careful with it. It ruined one cook on me. When I don't need to measure the meat temperature, I've gone back to using an analog pit thermometer. When I do use the meat thermometer, I double check the readings with an old school, Taylor, analog meat thermometer. I'm with "Mo-Dave" on this. A wireless thermometer can be great, but you have to double check the readings. Bob __________________ "Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin \| Weber 18 1/2" & 22 1/2" WSM, 22 1/2" & 26 3/4" OTG, Genesis S-330 \| \| BBQ Guru CyberQ WiFi \| Maverick ET-732 \|

12-08-2012, 11:33 AM	#4
Duckboats Found some matches. Join Date: 10-14-11 Location: Omaha, NE Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	IGrill if you have a smart phone or tablet. A couple guys at the office have them and they like them. Otherwise, maverick. I'm getting the iGrill.

12-08-2012, 02:47 PM	#7
chriscw81 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-01-12 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	one more vote for the maverick.....just take care of the probes __________________ *A Texan transplant* UDS \| Blue Weber Performer Platinum \| Chargriller Akorn \| 22.5 Weber OTG \| WSJ Gold \| Mini WSM \| Maverick ET-73 \| Blue Thermapen \| Maverick PT-100 \| Gasser(charcoal chimney starter)

12-08-2012, 02:57 PM	#8
tbutts On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-21-11 Location: california, Missouri Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have never used a maverick although it is on my wish list. I have a weber remote meat thermometer and have never had any problems with it.

12-08-2012, 03:03 PM	#9
ksu1971 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 05-03-12 Location: Chanute, KS Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Maverick 732 all the way. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 __________________ 22.5" WSM 22.5" OTS w/Smokenator Super Fast Purple Thermapen Maverick ET-732

12-08-2012, 03:04 PM	#10
IamMadMan is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 07-30-11 Location: Southern New Jersey Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	^ +1 ...... The Maverick is your best bet, ... short of getting a Stoker or a Guru with WiFi.. __________________ Humphrey's DownEast Beast W/BBQ Guru

12-08-2012, 04:52 PM	#11
Bludawg Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-04-09 Location: Jonesboro,Tx Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I get the 9.00 special at Academy Sports Made By Accurite Been using them for years 2 sec response and dead on. __________________ I never met a Cow that I didn't like with a little Salt & Pepper! Certified PORK-A-HOLIC

12-08-2012, 08:06 PM	#13
JMSetzler Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-25-11 Location: Valdese, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I recently bought the Maverick ET-732 and it works very well for me so far. I also have one of the cheap Walmart $16 remote thermometers that seems to work pretty well also. I haven't had any problems with it, but it's a single probe unit. __________________ Visit Man Cave Meals on Facebook and YouTube! Kamado Joe Classic * Kamado Joe Big Joe Ugly Drum Smoker * Weber Performer * Weber Go-Anywhere * Mini WSM Man Cave Meals Video Index

12-09-2012, 10:09 AM	#14
BettysNephew Got Wood. Join Date: 08-03-12 Location: Cedar Rapids,Iowa Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	On another site I visit, the Thermoworks 8060 is highly thought of for its ruggedness and reliability. It is not a remote unit, but another member suggested placing it next to a baby monitor to allow it to be heard in a remote area. The type K thermocouple probes used by this model are not indestructable, but are used in industrial environments and hold up much better than the RTD probes that come on the Mav.

12-09-2012, 11:03 AM	#15
Crimson Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 02-26-11 Location: West Saint Paul,MN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Only Proble the 8060 the disply doesnt work good in cold weather slows down and stops working then i had to have it replaced. But the range for the Maverick ET-732 works with np down to -10 at least and keeps me from running out to my keg when its that cold when the guru is running .