View Full Version : Better themometer than Mav ET-733?
SlowSmoked
07-24-2014, 07:45 PM
Looking for the best dual probe thermometer for the money? Ant recs?
peeps
07-24-2014, 08:48 PM
Thermoworks sells a handheld unit with no remote display...about double the price of a Maverick. Then you can get a Bluetooth one to sue with a phone for even more...
...about double the price of a Maverick.
.. more like triple, though!
but i like it, i was thinking to get one...
http://www.thermoworks.com/images/product/logger/bluetherm_duo_z_e.jpg
BlueTherm® DUO (http://www.thermoworks.com/products/logger/bluetherm_duo.html)
peeps
07-24-2014, 08:59 PM
.. more like triple, though!
but i like it, i was thinking to get one...
http://www.thermoworks.com/images/product/logger/bluetherm_duo_z_e.jpg
BlueTherm® DUO (http://www.thermoworks.com/products/logger/bluetherm_duo.html)That is the one I said was even more. They have a non-BT one with no remote display for like $130.
Happy Hapgood
07-24-2014, 09:33 PM
.. more like triple, though!
but i like it, i was thinking to get one...
http://www.thermoworks.com/images/product/logger/bluetherm_duo_z_e.jpg
BlueTherm® DUO (http://www.thermoworks.com/products/logger/bluetherm_duo.html)
It's worth it. See the yellow plugs? Those are thermocouple probes. I do temps for a living and with few exceptions, these are the most durable probes you can buy. That coupled with the high quality circuitry required for these directly proportional probes make them dependable for years and fast. It may well be the last one you ever need to buy. It's the same technology used in the Thermapen.
Mavericks on the other hand use resistance probes. There are charts but the industry average for a RP is 77*F = 10 K ohms. The circuitry required is less expensive. It too is directly proportional. Just not as accurate. Don't get me wrong, I love my ET-732 and with reasonable care of the probes and units, it's lasted me 3 years.
You get what you pay for in this case. Good luck! :thumb:
peeps
07-24-2014, 09:38 PM
We abuse the **** out of our K-type thermocouples at work...rain, dust, 2000F gas temp measurements, etc.
Listen to Toast....
Mo-Dave
07-24-2014, 09:59 PM
I have two, given to me by my Mom, and Dad at a very early stage of my life. They are called index fingers. Of course it was not until much later in life I learned to use them, best part is they were free, always ready to use, and maintenance free except cleaning before and after each use. best part is they come in handy for so many other things, and if you are careful they will last a life time.:roll: Sorry could not resist. I have about everything out there, and even though I kid the poke test is tried and true if learned, now it you need to check a cooker temp that is a whole other thing.:laugh:
Dave
Roast Beast
07-25-2014, 07:21 AM
It's worth it. See the yellow plugs? Those are thermocouple probes. I do temps for a living and with few exceptions, these are the most durable probes you can buy. That coupled with the high quality circuitry required for these directly proportional probes make them dependable for years and fast. It may well be the last one you ever need to buy. It's the same technology used in the Thermapen.
Mavericks on the other hand use resistance probes. There are charts but the industry average for a RP is 77*F = 10 K ohms. The circuitry required is less expensive. It too is directly proportional. Just not as accurate. Don't get me wrong, I love my ET-732 and with reasonable care of the probes and units, it's lasted me 3 years.
You get what you pay for in this case. Good luck! :thumb:
I just wish Thermoworks would add a non-Bluetooth wireless receiver option. You can't beat the Maverick's range (except via some sort of wifi interface), and I get about 40 feet max with Bluetooth.
peeps
07-25-2014, 07:24 AM
I just wish Thermoworks would add a non-Bluetooth wireless receiver option. You can't beat the Maverick's range (except via some sort of wifi interface), and I get about 40 feet max with Bluetooth.Agreed! Plus, I want a remote display that is always on that doesn't kill a mobile device battery at the same time!
woodsider
07-25-2014, 09:27 AM
Here's a relatively new option that looks pretty intriguing - first real review was just posted from a Bretheren member:
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=194476
Roast Beast
07-25-2014, 09:38 AM
The Tappecue seems fine for a wifi-based system, but having to rely on wifi makes it difficult for travel use (comps, camping, luddite friends' house, etc.).
oldbill
07-25-2014, 10:06 AM
I just wish Thermoworks would add a non-Bluetooth wireless receiver option. You can't beat the Maverick's range (except via some sort of wifi interface), and I get about 40 feet max with Bluetooth.
Yep, the range of the bluetooth units are to me a deal braker, especially for the price!:wink:
There are a couple of other threads going right now discussing some wifi options that sound interesting. Here's some links!:-D
Amazon.com : Tappecue 4 Probe Remote BBQ Thermometer with Mobile Apps : Grill Accessories : Patio, Lawn & Garden@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41G33yOxNcL.@@AMEPARAM@@41G33yOxNcL
http://www.burn-blog.com/6449/burn-tested-the-tappecue-wi-fi-thermometer/
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/products/tappecue-4-probe-remote-bbq-thermometer-with-mobile-apps
Roast Beast
07-25-2014, 11:09 AM
Yep, the range of the bluetooth units are to me a deal braker, especially for the price!:wink:
Yep, I have an iGrill that I end up using as a non-wireless thermo. Too many signal drops and too short of a range, plus the drain on the phone is a PITA.
If a company could put out a quality radio-frequency remote thermo with K-type probe capability, they would corner the market. Or, at the very least, have my business.
vBulletin® v3.8.8, Copyright ©2000-2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Copyright ©2000-2024, The BBQ Brethren Inc. All Rights Reserved