Noob, Initial impressions

dushea

Newbie

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Mar 26, 2013

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• Apr 4, 2013

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Hey all, just picked up a shiny, brand new WSM 18.5 with a new Weber chimney and the highly acclaimed Maverick ET-732 thermo's. Firstly, the Weber products are amazing and I'm incredibly excited to finally have a smoker, let alone one that should hopefully last for years.

My thought on this thermo is different though, seems pretty cheaply made. Haven't tested accuracy or range yet, but for 1/5 the price of the smoker, I'm unimpressed. For this price, isn't there something else out there that works and is built well? I feel like I'm gonna break this thing.

Anywho, thanks for all the info so far, excited to join the ranks.

Dustin

 

dirtsailor2003

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Oct 4, 2012

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• Apr 4, 2013

• #2

Dustin,

I have had great luck with my 732. I haven't been easy on it either. I've dropped both the remote and the sensor countless times. So far no issues. Both probes on mine are within a few degrees of being accurate.

 

disturbed1

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• Apr 4, 2013

• #3

:welcome1: to the forum

Happy Smoking

 

kathrynn

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• Apr 4, 2013

• #4

 

to SMF!  We are so glad you joined us! Would you please update your profile to show others where you are located?  Might meet a few neighbors!

Jeff offers a free 5 day E-course.  It is packed with great information anyone can use no matter your experience level!

http://www.smoking-meat.com/smoking-basics-ecourse

If you need any help roaming around the forums....just holler!  Happy to help out!

Kat

 

s2k9k

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SEUSA

• Apr 4, 2013

• #5

Hi Dustin! :welcome1: to SMF!!! We're happy you found us! You've come to the right place, we have over 45,000 members who just love to share their experience and over 900,000 posts describing it!
The search bar at the top can be your best friend when you are trying to find answers to your questions but you can still ask too if you want!

 

oldschoolbbq

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• Apr 4, 2013

• #6

Welcome Dushea (Dustin). Glad you found us, we hope you decide to spend a lot of time with us and join in the fun...

Oh, would like to see some of your stuff, we like Q-view.  We have forums for most everything you want to talk about (see navigator) at top. And feel free to use the Search feature (in the header) , lots of info. there and of course you can ask us and get a rather quick answer.

Hang tight , there will be all sorts of WSM users here in a while. The Maverick you have is 'simply great' . as is the Thermoworks Therm.:

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Good reliable Therms. are a necessity.

Have fun and ...

 

seenred

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• Apr 4, 2013

• #7

Welcome aboard, Dustin! Glad you joined us. You've found a great place to learn and share ideas. Lots of friendly and knowledgeable folks here who really enjoy helping one another. 

I've been using the same Maverick dual probe therm (ET-73, older model of your 732) for 4 years, hundreds of smokes, and it has never failed.  So I highly recommend them.  Congrats on that new WSM, those are nice rigs, and just ask when you need help and you'll get plenty.

 

dushea

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Mar 26, 2013

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• Apr 4, 2013

• #8

Thanks all for the warm, smokey welcome. Pics to come!