Best wireless thermometer for the buck?

[husker3in4]

I had an Oregon Scientific wireless thermometer I used for probably 5 years , but now after a few mins it suddenly reads 199 and beeps like crazy. So, it looks like I need a new one. Im asking you pros what is the best wireless thermometer for the buck? Not necessarily the best one money can buy, but the best one for the value?

 

[noboundaries]

Maverick/RediChek/Ivation 732 are all the same thermometer.  A workhorse with a few features.  Older, so available for about $40.  Good signal strength to 75 feet or so (that's as far as I've checked it).  Weakness is the probes.  Some work for years.  I replace mine almost yearly.  Two replacements are about $20 total. 

The 733 is the next step up.  $60-$70 average.  More features.  Uses a combo probe that also works in the 732.  Same issues with the probe.

735 is the app enabled version.  $60 to $90.  Supposedly works with both Apple and Android.  Too many connection problems IMO. 

ThermoPro.  Lots of models from $35 to $60. A bit of a step up from the Mavs.  Lifetime guarantee on the probes, 5 years on their $8 instant read (which I have and friggin' love!).  The probe guarantee alone makes ThermoPro my choice when my RediChek dies or I get tired of buying Mav probes.  20% discount as an SMF member if ordered directly from ThermoPro.  You'll have to use the Search feature above to get the discount code.    

 

[husker3in4]

Thanks for the fast reply. I was looking at the thermopros just now. It looks like the TP-20 is the hot new item, but its a little more than I was looking to spend, plus I dont need dual probes. So do you have any expereince with some of the single probe models? The main thing I need it to do it have a manual setting for goal temp. My old one just had presets for beef, chicken, fish etc, but I want to be able to set it to alert me when it hits 200.

Also, my old one's probe was just connected to a solid circular transmitter than I never worried about getting moisture. These thermo pro's transmitters all have digital readouts on them as well. Will it still work it if is lightly raining outside, or if I hook it up for an overnight smoke I dont want to have to worry if it rains (or snows) overnight. Will it hold up vs moisture?

 

[Rings Я Us]

Mine I got for under $35. TP-08
You want an accurate temp reading inside the cooking area don't you?

 

[h8that4u]

I stick mine in a ziplock sandwich bag if it looks like it may rain, you can zip it up tight to the probe leads and I have not had any problems when it downpours.

 

[justin mo]

Anybody have any experience with the AMIR Wireless Meat Thermometer? It's a little cheaper but has pretty good reviews on Amazon so far, just not a lot of reviews.  

 

[justin mo]

Anyone tried the AMIR Wireless Meat Thermometer? It's a little cheaper and has good reviews on Amazon so far but not a ton of reviews. 

 

[husker3in4]

The TP08 isnt $35 anymore, it looks like $45 on amazon and I dont think I need the dual probes on it.

The TP07 looks like it might be what I meed and its less than $35. I also see a TP-11 that looks like it might do the trick also and its even cheaper. Anyone have experience with either?

Ill keep the ziploc bag trick in mind once I get one!

 

[noboundaries]

Get the TP 12 for $36. Dual probe clone of the 732 with better probes.

 

[husker3in4]

Hey guys, I just ordered the TP-07 and the TP03 (instant thermometer) from the iTronics store. Once it took off the 20% discount, the total was $37 and some change, shipping was free! Cant beat that!

 

[Rings Я Us]

But did you ever mention what type of temp sensor you use for your cooking area? How do you tell what temp it is in the cooking chamber?

 

[redoctobyr]

That sounds like a pretty good deal, for a wireless and instant combo. I paid about $44 shipped for my TP-20 (dual-probe wireless) on eBay. I do like having the two probes, one for meat, the other for the smoker's temp.

I also have an instant digital from another brand, it's a great tool to have available. It gets used pretty often, not just for smoking.

 

[husker3in4]

Im using an MES 30", I just set the temp and it keeps it where it needs to be. That smoker also comes with an internal meat probe that I generally dont use for meat, I just let it sit in there and use it to check the temp of the smoker.