Probe storage and Management ??

rorkin · 03-08-2018, 11:43 AM

Anyone have any tips on orderly guru or other probe storage.

BBQ guru used to have some curly plastic fishing keepers but they are no longer made..

Blanton · 03-08-2018, 12:35 PM

I use one of these for the guru controler, all my other remote units, and all probes. This deep style box works well keeping the different brands of probes straight. The rest of the guru components go in a bread box size tote.

https://www.zoro.com/plano-molding-c...iABEgLcL_D_BwE

Winged Wheel · 03-08-2018, 12:53 PM

I use these beaded cable ties. I bought them at Home Depot but you can get them here:

https://www.zoro.com/gardner-bender-...yABEgLmmvD_BwE

kwas68 · 03-08-2018, 01:03 PM

I bundle them in loops and hold them in a binder clip. I don't pinch the cables, they just sit loose in the triangular opening in the cross-section of the binder clip. The binder clip comes in handy as it can clip the excess loops onto a surface on your smoker when in use.

masque13 · 03-08-2018, 01:06 PM

I store my IGrill probes and control unit inside a ziplock bag that has a nice flat space to sit inside my tool box drawer. it keeps it all together and nothing gets crimped.

Kaptain Kadian · 03-08-2018, 02:06 PM

30 cal ammo can

dadsr4 · 03-08-2018, 04:21 PM

I loop them, use a bread tie to secure them, and hang them on the side of the frig using a magnetic hook. Right next to were I keep my Dot.

rorkin · 03-08-2018, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwas68

I bundle them in loops and hold them in a binder clip. I don't pinch the cables, they just sit loose in the triangular opening in the cross-section of the binder clip. The binder clip comes in handy as it can clip the excess loops onto a surface on your smoker when in use.

Like that idea

pjtexas1 · 03-08-2018, 05:34 PM

I use a foam filled hard case for all my BBQ electronics.
https://www.samsclub.com/sams/20in-p...lp:product:1:2

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Smoking Piney · 03-08-2018, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by masque13

I store my IGrill probes and control unit inside a ziplock bag that has a nice flat space to sit inside my tool box drawer. it keeps it all together and nothing gets crimped.

Same here - open, gentle loops on the probe wires and carefully placed in a ziploc bag.

I treat my probe wires gently, making sure I never crimp them and they never get wet.

cfrazier77 · 03-08-2018, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjtexas1

I use a foam filled hard case for all my BBQ electronics.
https://www.samsclub.com/sams/20in-p...lp:product:1:2

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I use that same box too. It works out well.

ericandcandi · 03-08-2018, 11:12 PM

So I have been using an SOS pad on them and then rinsing them off for over two years. All work like a champ so far......I take that this will eventually damage the probe?

SmokerKing · 03-09-2018, 07:13 AM

Use this HF tool case. Wrap the probes and use the inserts on the back board;

https://www.harborfreight.com/18-in-...ase-62272.html

03-08-2018, 11:43 AM	#1
rorkin Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-20-16 Location: Kennett Square, Pa.	Probe storage and Management ?? Anyone have any tips on orderly guru or other probe storage. BBQ guru used to have some curly plastic fishing keepers but they are no longer made.. __________________ Hunsaker Drum Yoder 480 Deep South GC 28 GMG Davy Crockett KCBS Master Judge/Certified Table Captain/100+ Club SCA Prime Judge "I have more smokers than I need but not as many as I want ":loco:

03-08-2018, 12:35 PM	#2
Blanton is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-20-12 Location: Twin Cities	I use one of these for the guru controler, all my other remote units, and all probes. This deep style box works well keeping the different brands of probes straight. The rest of the guru components go in a bread box size tote. https://www.zoro.com/plano-molding-c...iABEgLcL_D_BwE __________________ 3 - Hunsaker Drums, Humphreys Cubed Pint, WSM, 36" Blackstone

03-08-2018, 01:03 PM	#4
kwas68 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 06-09-10 Location: Oak Forest, IL	I bundle them in loops and hold them in a binder clip. I don't pinch the cables, they just sit loose in the triangular opening in the cross-section of the binder clip. The binder clip comes in handy as it can clip the excess loops onto a surface on your smoker when in use. __________________ Co-Pitmaster of Hatfield and McCoy Barbecue Pitmaster of South Side Pit Men UDS's, Multiple Weber Grills

03-08-2018, 01:06 PM	#5
masque13 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-19-14 Location: Somerset, KY	I store my IGrill probes and control unit inside a ziplock bag that has a nice flat space to sit inside my tool box drawer. it keeps it all together and nothing gets crimped. __________________ [B]Sugarbaby BBQ [/B] Somerset, KY Myron Mixon MMS-48 Gateway 55G Drum

03-08-2018, 02:06 PM	#6
Kaptain Kadian is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-22-14 Location: Broken Arrow/ ok	30 cal ammo can __________________ Lsg vertical cabinet aka Porktress Maximus

03-08-2018, 12:53 PM	#3
Winged Wheel Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-06-13 Location: Minneapolis, MN	I use these beaded cable ties. I bought them at Home Depot but you can get them here: https://www.zoro.com/gardner-bender-...yABEgLmmvD_BwE

03-08-2018, 04:21 PM	#7
dadsr4 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-08-10 Location: Howell, MI	I loop them, use a bread tie to secure them, and hang them on the side of the frig using a magnetic hook. Right next to were I keep my Dot. __________________ Two Weber daisy wheel kettles A: 1979 P: 1993, and an unused ECB

03-08-2018, 05:34 PM	#9
pjtexas1 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 12-28-11 Location: Belton, Tx Name/Nickname : Texas Pete	I use a foam filled hard case for all my BBQ electronics. https://www.samsclub.com/sams/20in-p...lp:product:1:2 Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk __________________ Paul (aka Texas Pete) SF 24x36 Midnight Edition / Mak 1-Star /Abe's 48" Insulated Cabinet / 22.5 OTG / 28" BS / Jimmy with CB Roti and pizza kit / Red Box on custom cart / Char-Griller Kettle / Barrel House Cooker / Pit Boss Copperhead / Char-Griller Akorn Jr Sign Up for The 2022 Texas BBQ Brethren Fall Bash Here! ([URL="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12NjP4bH3uLyH6-RJnI4gSfDr0nKQ6_4cxdw_GhmrKq0/edit#gid=1935530835"]Link[/URL])

03-08-2018, 11:12 PM	#12
ericandcandi Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-01-13 Location: Bossier City, Louisiana	So I have been using an SOS pad on them and then rinsing them off for over two years. All work like a champ so far......I take that this will eventually damage the probe? __________________ Smoke'em if Ya' Got'em......

03-09-2018, 07:13 AM	#13
SmokerKing is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 09-07-10 Location: Sunny AZ	Use this HF tool case. Wrap the probes and use the inserts on the back board; https://www.harborfreight.com/18-in-...ase-62272.html