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Let's talk BBQ thermometers
Posted on 1/29/15 at 12:12 pm
Posted on 1/29/15 at 12:12 pm
the weather is getting nice and the smoker is about to come back out of the garage for the Spring so I'm getting ready.
my main question will be: is the thermapen worth the $93 price tag?
I'm looking at getting the Maverick ET-733 to keep an eye on my smoker temp and temps on butts/brisket, etc.
I doubt it would be worth it to use when I do ribs, so I was looking at the thermapen too. anyone own one or have any recommendations for any other instant reads? I threw out my old one because it was a piece of shite for $20 and never worked.
my main question will be: is the thermapen worth the $93 price tag?
I'm looking at getting the Maverick ET-733 to keep an eye on my smoker temp and temps on butts/brisket, etc.
I doubt it would be worth it to use when I do ribs, so I was looking at the thermapen too. anyone own one or have any recommendations for any other instant reads? I threw out my old one because it was a piece of shite for $20 and never worked.
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Posted on 1/29/15 at 12:16 pm to TH03
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my main question will be: is the thermapen worth the $93 price tag?
Not IMO for backyard cook. I got a $10 Weber one at Lowes that reads within a couple seconds (2-3 max), and is as accurate as my Maverick ET 732. Those two work well for me, and I've yet to over or under cook anything with them.
Posted on 1/29/15 at 12:16 pm to TH03
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TH03
You probably use white mayo on bbq like a Gumpfrick
Posted on 1/29/15 at 12:17 pm to TH03
wait until you find the thermapen on sale which is pretty often.
I've got the ET-732 and a thermapen. I use the maverick all of the time. I rarely use the thermapen but I am glad I have it when I need it.
I've got the ET-732 and a thermapen. I use the maverick all of the time. I rarely use the thermapen but I am glad I have it when I need it.
Posted on 1/29/15 at 12:21 pm to TH03
Maverick/Thermapen combo is a winning combo. I use my thermapen all the time, but I nerd out on temperatures of things. I also have an infrared thermometer, but it is really only good for checking surface temps on skillets and whatnot.
As Coater said, wait for the thermapen sales. You can get them for $60.
As Coater said, wait for the thermapen sales. You can get them for $60.
Posted on 1/29/15 at 12:22 pm to Coater
how have the probes lasted on the maverick? is there a clip on the BBQ probe?
Posted on 1/29/15 at 12:24 pm to TH03
yes there is a clip for the grill probe and the probes have gone strong for over 2 years without any problems
Posted on 1/29/15 at 12:27 pm to Coater
perfect. how do you clean them? I read some reviews mentioning the temps aren't being correctly registered and other people suggested it was because water got into the sensors and fricked them up.
Posted on 1/29/15 at 12:30 pm to TH03
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how do you clean them?
Soap and water. Be gentle and make sure to not get the actual wire very wet. That has been known to cause failures.
Posted on 1/29/15 at 12:31 pm to TH03
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because water got into the sensors and fricked them up.
water will definitely frick up the sensors..
Afternoon shower hit in the middle of a smoke last spring, probes got wet while I was messing with something and went out on me. Called maverick and had new probes the next weekend for under $20.
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wait until you find the thermapen on sale which is pretty often.
they are having an open box sale now... $74
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Posted on 1/29/15 at 12:34 pm to LSUGrad00
oooh that's tempting.
box, that sounds good. thanks.
box, that sounds good. thanks.
Posted on 1/29/15 at 12:51 pm to TH03
I have a thermapen, use it regularly, and couldn't recommend it more highly.
I can't speak to the Maverick, but for my smoker, I have the TW8060, which is Thermoworks' dual channel thermometer. I opted for the high heat ceramic probe so I can monitor temp in my kettle grill (I think it's rated for 1200 degrees) as well. It was a little pricey, but I love the thing. Careful though, I had too much to drink once and set my chimney next to it while getting some charcoal started. I'm now on my second TW8060...
By the way, I got an open box sale notification in my email yesterday with thermapen prices for $74. It's well worth that.
I can't speak to the Maverick, but for my smoker, I have the TW8060, which is Thermoworks' dual channel thermometer. I opted for the high heat ceramic probe so I can monitor temp in my kettle grill (I think it's rated for 1200 degrees) as well. It was a little pricey, but I love the thing. Careful though, I had too much to drink once and set my chimney next to it while getting some charcoal started. I'm now on my second TW8060...
By the way, I got an open box sale notification in my email yesterday with thermapen prices for $74. It's well worth that.
Posted on 1/29/15 at 7:46 pm to GeauxldMember
I love my Thermapen and use it all the time. If you want to save a buck, try the Thermopop. Only about $25 and reads in just a couple seconds. Not instant like big brother, but not bad.
Posted on 1/29/15 at 7:49 pm to TH03
Maverick is awesome for low n slows.. I have thermapen ordered now, it'll be here tomorrow actually. 
open box sale had the backlit model for $90
open box sale had the backlit model for $90
Posted on 1/29/15 at 8:43 pm to TH03
Get a thermoworks tw-8060. Much better made than maverick. You don't have the remote capability, but you can get a cheap audio baby monitor if you need that.
Thermapens are also great.
Eta - best for butts is a stoker or guru, but the tw-8060 is great if you dont want a pricey controller.
Thermapens are also great.
Eta - best for butts is a stoker or guru, but the tw-8060 is great if you dont want a pricey controller.
This post was edited on 1/29/15 at 8:47 pm
Posted on 1/30/15 at 7:12 am to BottomlandBrew
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Maverick/Thermapen combo is a winning combo
Posted on 1/30/15 at 7:38 am to Degas
I have an IR thermapen with a detachable probe. Best of both worlds, at around $100.
Posted on 1/30/15 at 11:05 am to Dale Gribble
Maverick Ready Check works great. I can walk away and always know the grill and meat temperature with the remote sensor. It's a boss.
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