The 733 is a redesign of the 732: larger display screen and some new features, including increased remote monitoring distance. They both come in the same colors. I chose to buy the 733 because of some new features but many people here swear by the 732. It's personal preference.
Anyone know the difference between the 732 and the 733 other than the color?
Exactly where inside the smoker did you place the probes? I understand that all MES models (not sure about the latest Bluetooth generation) have a hot spot in the right rear corner. There might be a least one "cold" spot as well. I think it does get hotter in the back than towards the door so depending on the exact placement of the probes, they might accurately be displaying the temp differences. This is why it's recommended you experiment with probe placement (which I haven't) to find out where you'll get the most consistently accurate results.Here's a question for all the Maverick owners. I have the 733 and I'm testing temperature on my smoker, trying to fine what setting burns what temp.
I have both probes on the same rack, one towards the back and one towards the door.
My temp readouts differ anywhere from 7-20 degrees. Example pic:
After reading this thread, I'm going to run the water test later but was wondering if ths is common?
7 to 20 degrees different from front to back.Here's a question for all the Maverick owners. I have the 733 and I'm testing temperature on my smoker, trying to fine what setting burns what temp.
I have both probes on the same rack, one towards the back and one towards the door.
My temp readouts differ anywhere from 7-20 degrees. Example pic:
After reading this thread, I'm going to run the water test later but was wondering if ths is common?
Here's a question for all the Maverick owners. I have the 733 and I'm testing temperature on my smoker, trying to fine what setting burns what temp.
I have both probes on the same rack, one towards the back and one towards the door.
My temp readouts differ anywhere from 7-20 degrees. Example pic:
After reading this thread, I'm going to run the water test later but was wondering if ths is common?
Could be a lot of minor things that could cause them to be 6° to 10° different. That's not enough to worry about.
I have had a very like question. I own a WSM (22.5") and the maverick 733. I have done the boiling water test 2-3 times, always end up right in the 211-212 range, with maybe a 1-2 degree difference between both probes. Also I tried a hot cup of liquid (not boiling) just to see how close, was within the same range.
BUT when I place them on my smoker, even when the probes are basically almost exactly right next to each other, I will end up with a 6-10 degree difference. Not spaced far apart, literally 1/8" or closer to each other.
thoughts?
cool. I was not so much worried as I was curious (which I am about everything by my nature). since they were so close at lower temps I just didn't know if something at higher temps tend to cause the differences. Or maybe I just have circulating air that is that different. who knows.
Could be a lot of minor things that could cause them to be 6° to 10° different. That's not enough to worry about.
Bear
KC, you've proven my point about the MES 30 in general and the MES 30 Gen 2 in particular. The majority of these units work fine and the owners are very happy with them. I've got the Gen 1 and have had great fun and success with it--and no mods.
My mother in law got me a 733 for Christmas and I used it to smoke a pork butt a day or two later. The 733 worked great and I pulled the butt at 208 IT and it was absolutely perfect... best one I've ever done. So after one use I'm really happy with the 733...hopefully this is the start of a trend.
Also, I have an MES 30" (2nd gen) and I've seen a lot of complaining about the accuracy of the internal thermometer for these... but the ambient probe (which I tested in boiling water and got a reading of 211, which is just about right I think given my elevation) was within 5 degrees F of the smoker's digital readout every time I went out to look at it, so at least my smoker seems to have an accurate internal thermo.
I just ordered another ET-732, because I haven't seen what makes a 733 worth more than a 732.
I ordered a colored one, so I can tell it apart from my 4 year old white one.
Also having both being 732s, the probes will all be interchangeable.
Bear