maveric thermometer

[old surveyor]

My 732 bbq temp for no reason just jumped from 230 to 326 on a lp masterforge vertical please help 14 lbs of butt in there as we type

 

[diesel]

Did it actually get that hot?  Just open it up and let it cool down.  That is if you think the Termo is correct. 

 

[old surveyor]

Don't think it got that hot wondering if something with lead happened

 

[smoke happens]

Switch your meat and BBQ probes on the sending unit and see if it is the probe itself or the unit that's bad.

 

[old surveyor]

Swithched them must be probe

 

[smoke happens]

At least those are reasonable to replace. Good luck with the smoke, may have to pull the met temp and use as the BBQ temp, then just stick the butt from time to time to see where you are at.

 

[old surveyor]

Good idea thanks

 

[genek]

I've been wary of mine since I got it. First time I used it I had to finish two chickens in the oven because the temp probe made me think the smoker was hotter than it was. Next time I'll place a thermocouple to each probe and record what is really happening. Until I'm sure the Maveric won't get to solo again.

GeneK
 

 

[fpnmf]

I have a couple mavs in my junk pile..

I depend on my guru for temp readings and temp control...

If I was gonna buy a new therm set up I would get the Thermoworks kit and be over the MIC junk...

http://www.thermoworks.com/products/handheld/TW8060.html#MoreInfoTab

   YMMV

              Craig

 

[harvest122]

I had the same problem with my 732 the smoker probe was reading about 110 degrees high I tried everything with no luck until I went to use it a week later and boom just like that it was right on the money again.  Not real sure how thats even possible but its been working great the last  few times i've used it.