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fireman_pete
02-18-2010, 04:43 PM
Hi All,

Here is what I am looking for and have not been able to find anything yet. I am looking at making something if need be.

I would like a way to monitor the temp of 4 different meats/pits remotely.

The closest I can get is with a Maverick ET-73, but that only has 2 probes.

Looking for something with at least 4 probes, and that could be used within 100' or so.

I have looked and have not found anything that meets the needs.

Anyone know of something that would fit the bill?

Thanks

Pete

hath
02-18-2010, 04:45 PM
buy two et-73s I got one and will be getting another one.

bigabyte
02-18-2010, 04:51 PM
Check out the Stoker.
http://rocksbarbque.com/

fireman_pete
02-18-2010, 04:53 PM
buy two et-73s I got one and will be getting another one.

The problem with the ET-73s is that I think they will conflict with each other. Plus I am looking for something with a little more range.

Pete

Sauced!
02-18-2010, 04:55 PM
The problem with the ET-73s is that I think they will conflict with each other. Plus I am looking for something with a little more range.

Pete

No they won't. I have two of them and have no issues.

deguerre
02-18-2010, 04:55 PM
The problem with the ET-73s is that I think they will conflict with each other. Plus I am looking for something with a little more range.

Pete
That was my thought exactly, especially the range limitation.

sssSmoking
02-18-2010, 05:02 PM
STOKER, just like "bigabyte" said.

Soker by http://rocksbarbque.com/

bigabyte
02-18-2010, 05:14 PM
I have used two ET-73's with no interference, but the range leaves a LOT to be desired.

bbq lover
02-18-2010, 06:59 PM
STOKER, just like "bigabyte" said.

Soker by http://rocksbarbque.com/




stoker all day long and when hooked wireless thru a router you can use your itouch its great 4 pits and 8 probes all good in stoker land

luke duke
02-18-2010, 07:01 PM
Stoker

suprfast
02-18-2010, 07:13 PM
I just bought a stoker and i can say it worth every penny. I was very close to getting an et-73 because my old home depot remote thermometer was going out. I put the home depot vs the stoker and the home depot thermometer was close to 15degrees off the stoker, and almost 2 minutes slower at reporting temps. All this is assuming the stoker was calibrated correctly, but i picked it up in person and shot the **** with john for about 25 minutes. John is actually a stand up guy. He is basically a one man shop. No his customer service isnt the same as walking into best buy(but who likes being hounded anyways), but he takes care of the customer and at the end of the day that is all the matters.

Be on the look out shortly for a detailed write up of the stoker. I love doing reviews.
kris

thillin
02-18-2010, 07:27 PM
NuTemp can do 3 remotes to 1 base station

early mornin' smokin'
02-18-2010, 08:21 PM
ive used 3 mavericks at once, with a bunch of guys using mavericks around me, never had an issue with crossing signals

Vince B
02-18-2010, 08:40 PM
I wish the range was better on the maverick. Definitely not as advertised. Works pretty good otherwise. Vince

Rockaway BeachBQ
02-19-2010, 02:55 PM
NuTemp can do 3 remotes to 1 base station
I have been very disappointed in the performance of my NuTemp as far as the range is concerned. I found the Maverick to be better.

jonboy
02-19-2010, 06:34 PM
I have a maverick and was able to extend the range by pulling the antenna to the outside of the unit. If i remember correctly, this was discussed here on a thread.
It was easy to remove the back and pull the coil spring(antenna) to the outside of the unit. It doesn't look great but works great. And you have to be careful not to stick yourself with the spring.:)
jon

speedrcer1
02-19-2010, 06:50 PM
Anyone use a Stoker with a char-griller offset?

gtsum
02-19-2010, 07:26 PM
do a google search on super charging the maverick for much better range...it is very easy to do and works much better....I think the article and pics are at instructables.com or something like that

or, get a stoker and be done with it:)

dudz
02-19-2010, 07:49 PM
Sorry to get off topic but I have been in the market for a new probe thermometer for measuring my smoker temp..what is the best one to get at home depot, lowes, walk mart, target...ext

hath
02-19-2010, 07:51 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/2-BARBECUE-GRILL-PIT-SMOKER-THERMOMETER-BBQ-GAUGE-2pk_W0QQitemZ360232101468QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item53df81a65c


this is a 2 pack. Ive ordered 2 of them and so far so good.

swamprb
02-19-2010, 08:41 PM
Nu-Temp for me. I've heard more Maverick breakdowns than Nu-Temps, which is why I have one.
It is Brethren preferred!

speedrcer1
02-19-2010, 09:12 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/2-BARBECUE-GRILL-PIT-SMOKER-THERMOMETER-BBQ-GAUGE-2pk_W0QQitemZ360232101468QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item53df81a65c


this is a 2 pack. Ive ordered 2 of them and so far so good.
Ordered the same ones from another ebay'er and they are great. (same price)