Maverick ET-73 Dual Probe Remote BBQ Thermometer

bama6977

On ebay for $51.00, shipping and handling included, is that my best deal?? Should I buy one or is there updated model
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Teleking · Posted: Aug 02 2010 Post subject:

aaaahhhhhaaa haaa haaa haaaa Wink

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DntBrnDPig · BBQ Fan Joined: 01 Jul 2009 Posts: 261

obviously someones wanting to be an ass.

http://www.amazon.com/Maverick-Industries-RediChek-Wireless-Thermometer/dp/B0000DIU49

or

http://www.amazon.com/Maverick-Remote-Check-Wireless-Thermometer-Probes/dp/B00004SZ10/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1280705576&sr=8-2
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DntBrnDPig · BBQ Fan Joined: 01 Jul 2009 Posts: 261

Some people dont like the brand... others dont have any problems with them...

Do a search on the forums and you will find more threads about them.
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k.a.m. · Posted: Aug 02 2010 Post subject:

bama6977, never you mind Teleking. He means well. Laughing

As DntBrnDPig mentioned there are about as many members that dislike them as there are members that like them. I have had mine for a little over a year with no problems. I did have a tricky switch on the receiver but they replaced it with a new one. (it was still under warranty)
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Goldenboy · Posted: Aug 02 2010 Post subject:

MINE WORKS GREAT! FOUND IT ON EBAY FOR LESS THAT 40 SHIPPING AND ALL. I HAVE USED IT ABOUT 6 TIMES SO FAR.
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erniesshop · Posted: Aug 02 2010 Post subject:

I used one , and on the 3rd cook it took a dump.........

gbque · Posted: Aug 02 2010 Post subject:

The only thing I use mine for is smoker temp. My meat thermo won't move after on the smoker for awhile. Plus my receiver sometimes won't work even when less than 2 feet away. Shoulda saved my money. Mine however is marketed under the "big green egg" brand. It is the ET-73. I payed 49.99 at a local bbq store.
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cityevader · Posted: Aug 02 2010 Post subject:

I got mine for $43 shipped and can't remember where. Been using it for over a year without a single issue. Lasts an amazingly long time on a set of batteries.
Love it, love it, love it.

Teleking does mean well even if he comes across strong. He does have a point that if you "know your pit you don't need to keep checking temps". However, most people don't use their pit every single day for a long time to get to know every minute detail of an intricate web of conditions that affects temps, or how those affect the many details of specific meats, types, sizes, etc and so need to actually monitor it.

Much like how I was so in-tune with my motorcycle that I could feel when it needed an oil change or spark plugs, or even tires, without looking at the odometer, tires, oil etc. I just knew and I was always right. "Weekend warriors" on their crotch rockets wobbling through turns on Hwy 9 would never be able to know that from their much more infrequent riding.
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Hell Fire Grill · Posted: Aug 02 2010 Post subject:

If you dont know how to cook Youll need a $47.69 thermometer to tell you when your done cooking.

Cheers!!

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feldon30 · Posted: Aug 02 2010 Post subject:

Wow this thread is toxic.

"If you need a thermometer, you don't know how to cook."

Well I'm gonna ignore that.

As for the Maverick, unfortunately there is no mass-produced, two-probe, wireless thermometer that's worth a crap. So we're stuck with the Maverick which is a pain in the ass to program, the probes break, and the wireless works to about 8 feet.

The only choices are to jump up to $250 or more for a fan controller unit with thermos.

Maybe some day some enterprising individual will come up with a unit for about $70 that does what we want.

Here's another thread with another product. But it's basically the same boat. Poor quality probes and they give up.

http://www.thesmokering.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=42419
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Teleking · Posted: Aug 02 2010 Post subject:

The real point here is if your willing to pay $50 bucks for a peice of junk spend a hundie on a real one. Wink

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NaughtyNurse · Posted: Aug 02 2010 Post subject:

I've had mine over a year and as long as I remember to turn on the transmitter first, it has never failed me. I found that the more comfortable and familiar I became with my pit the less I used it, but it still gets used from time to time.
Bama, I see you're a newbie here but I don't want to assume you are new to smoking, but if so, you too will become familiar with your pit and the way it works and will also get to where you know meat is done by feel, not a thermometer.
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DntBrnDPig · BBQ Fan Joined: 01 Jul 2009 Posts: 261

While I agree some things you can tell by touch, I will always feel better serving food to others knowing that it is done and safe.

Dont want to get anyone sick eating Que.
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