Digital Thermometer

ddbMember

I'm shopping for a meat probe thermometer and was wondering if there is any consensus on which units are best. I've noticed mentions on the forum of Maverick products, but hoped I could get the benefit of experience from long time users. It may be helpful to understand that it will be used on a FEPG.

2/11/119:20 PM

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liddownMember

One word.... Thermopen.....

2/11/1111:50 PM

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pagsMember

Theropen for instant read. My Maverick 73 has worked very well for a remote thermometer.

2/12/1112:31 AM

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Former Member

What are you wanting to do.

For instant, go with thermopen.

For remote, I just got one of the new Maverick ET-732 (new and improved version) and it has two probes, one for grill one for meat and will send the signal to a remote probe.

I'm moving this down to the therm forum.

2/12/116:53 AM

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ribdogMember

Ditto on what Smokin and others said. But definitely the new Maverick ET-732. Much better range than the original ET-73.

2/12/117:12 AM

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Former Member

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Originally posted by RibDog:
.... Much better range than the original ET-73.

10 feet is a better range than the original's, they were awful.

New one I've tested to over 200'

2/12/1111:27 AM

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mike4258Registered Old Fart

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Originally posted by SmokinOkie:
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Originally posted by RibDog:
.... Much better range than the original ET-73.

10 feet is a better range than the original's, they were awful.

New one I've tested to over 200'

I agree with Smokin on BOTH accounts.

Thermopen for instant, very quick and very accurate.

Also, the ET-73 were a nice idea, but mine were flaky about range and losing connection. I like the ET-732's a LOT better and no longer use the 73's.

2/12/1111:57 AM

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ddbMember

Thanks, everyone, for the advice. You've saved some trial and error.

2/12/113:20 PM

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pagsMember

My ET-73 has never failed after dozens of smokes. But my range is only about 25'. Sounds like the new one is the way to go.

2/12/1110:50 PM

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bubbasz1Member

Just used my 732 today for the first time, much nicer all around on ease of use, no signal loss by the receiver, reading exact temp as my cookshack probe.

2/13/117:28 AM

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ddbMember

I'm following the wisdom of the forum and ordered the ET-732 and the Thermapen today. The Mav will be challenged to send its signal about 230 feet, but based on my experience with a driveway monitor at approximately the same distance, it should be fine. Both are rated to 400'. Thanks to all again.

2/13/117:03 PM

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Former Member

Darrell,

You'll find it money well spent. Both of those will help a lot as you start cooking.

The video I saw on one site had the guy with a camera, walking and it tested out to 300', so you should be fine. Get it, test it and if it doesn't call them and get another if you have too.

Russ

2/14/116:04 AM

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Former Member

Thermopen for me