Suggestions for accurate thermometers for MES

[litemyfire]

Can anyone recommend a good thermometer for measuring the temperature inside of my MES?  Also a good meat thermometer? 

Thanks for any advice.  

 

[s2k9k]

Maverick ET-732 It has 2 probes, 1 for smoker temp 1 for meat temp and a remote so you can monitor temps from inside the house. A forum sponsor has them on sale right now with free shipping:

http://www.amazenproducts.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=MAVET-732

 

[davidhef88]

I just got the Maverick et732 for fathers day and love it.

 

[tromaron]

Maverick ET-732 It has 2 probes, 1 for smoker temp 1 for meat temp and a remote so you can monitor temps from inside the house. A forum sponsor has them on sale right now with free shipping:

http://www.amazenproducts.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=MAVET-732

x10!

If I'm doing a lot of items, I use 2 of them.  One normally, the other with 2 food probes on it.  Love it.

 

[litemyfire]

Thanks for the suggestion.  I looked up the Maverick ET-732 on Amazon.  As usual, this thermometer gets mixed reviews.  Some say it is the best themometer under the sun, while others complain about the cheap probes and poor quality control.  The fact that this themometer only comes with a 3 month warranty makes me weary.  I wouldn't mind paying a little more for a themometer with a 1 year warranty that I knew would perform well over the long haul.  I'll do a little more research and see what else I can find.

I do appreciate the recommendation, and will put this themometer on my short list.

Thanks,

E.S.     

 

[chef jimmyj]

I have a Mav 732 and do like it but am always interested in what's out there. I have not been able to find a Dual Probe Remote Thermometer from any other company...JJ

 

[litemyfire]

Yeah, looks like there aren't many other options for a dual probe thermometer.  Looks like I'll be buying the Maverick ET-732. 

Thanks for the feedback. 

 

[s2k9k]

I have had the ET-73 for about 9 months now and used it 30 or 40 times and have not had a single problem with it, it's even still on the original batteries. For what's available out there I think the Maverick is the best bet.

 

[frosty]

I have a Mav 732 and do like it but am always interested in what's out there. I have not been able to find a Dual Probe Remote Thermometer from any other company...JJ

I only wish I could find one that is as good as the Maverick 732, but made in the USA.  No luck so far.

 

[tromaron]

As usual, this thermometer gets mixed reviews.  Some say it is the best themometer under the sun, while others complain about the cheap probes and poor quality control. 

True.  My first one crapped out in a little over 6 months.  First I thought it was the probes, then the display went too.  The 2 I'm using now are great.  No problems.

 

[zahlgren]

I just got the Maverick ET-732 for fathers day as well, planning on using it for the first time this weekend!

 

[renomike]

Just ordered one also, does this mean I dont have to install two additional guages at grill level?

 

[mike fitz]

If you don't mind the price, the ThermoWorks Two Channel TW8060 is available with package deals specifically for smoking/grilling. They have a 1 year warranty (6 months on the probes) and you have a wide range of interchangeable probes to choose from.  Use 2 penetration probes for 2 different cuts of meat or 1 penetration probe and 1 air temp probe to monitor the smoker and the meat. Also the instant read probes are great for grilling, etc.

I've been using an older single channel for years and it's held up great, just ordered the dual channel and a couple more probes for myself.

 

[kumatae]

Thanks for the suggestion.  I looked up the Maverick ET-732 on Amazon.  As usual, this thermometer gets mixed reviews.  Some say it is the best themometer under the sun, while others complain about the cheap probes and poor quality control.  The fact that this themometer only comes with a 3 month warranty makes me weary.  I wouldn't mind paying a little more for a themometer with a 1 year warranty that I knew would perform well over the long haul.  I'll do a little more research and see what else I can find.

I do appreciate the recommendation, and will put this themometer on my short list.

Thanks,

E.S.     

I rely heavily on the amazon reviews and got me bit weary as well and decided against buying the maverick.  Rather I have my faith on the temp reading on my machine and just use the ThermoWorks RT600C thermometer to get internal meat temp. 

 

[gunner65]

I find most amazon reviews to be wishy washy. So many times user error or abuse of a product ends up causing negative review. The main problem with most digital probes is moisture getting into the housing. I know this from years of homebrewing and breaking several cheap thermos.

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[tjohnson]

ET-732's are the biggest bang for your buck right now.

There's nothing out there that will compete for $60

I got mine in 12/2010 and it's worked flawlessly, including the original probes.

I cut a deal on some ET-2216's from Maverick, and am selling them for $9.99

They are a basic thermo, but accurate.

If you don't need a wireless thermo, this is a great deal!

TJ