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Title: rmote therometer
Post by: hawkendog on June 12, 2015, 10:20:29 AM
I know you guys have talked about this but how bout one more time.
I have a GrillAlert R/T and know its not the best.
Been looking at a  maverick et-732. Is this the best I can do or is there better??  :-\
Thanks
Title: Re: rmote therometer
Post by: toolhead on June 12, 2015, 11:30:17 AM
Et-733

There are others which are more expensive

The mavericks are the most popular due to bang for the buck
Title: Re: rmote therometer
Post by: CharliefromLI on June 12, 2015, 11:32:58 AM
I have a maverick et733. It's good. Not perfect but it was $45 on Amazon. Black Friday. They now have a smart phone model but the feedback on it is spotty.  Thermidorian are better I think but they are way more money
Title: Re: rmote therometer
Post by: indy82z on June 12, 2015, 11:59:41 AM
I have a ET-732 and the iGrill2. I like the features of the iGrill2, but do not like having to use my phone for the other half of it. So, most of the time I use the ET-732. I have had probes out of wack a couple of times (replaced them) but its a solid device at a really good price.
Title: Re: rmote therometer
Post by: toddmog on June 12, 2015, 12:31:27 PM
I have two ET-732's. I'd buy them again if necessary. If you have the coin and want top of the line, look at something from Thermoworks.
Title: Re: rmote therometer
Post by: terrymo on June 12, 2015, 01:18:23 PM
I have a ET-732 that I bought 4 years ago. It has been dropped a couple of times and melted slightly on the door of my WSM since I wasn't paying attention and it still works flawlessly.
Title: Re: rmote therometer
Post by: hawkendog on June 12, 2015, 02:58:46 PM
Think I'll go with the 732. Some bad reviews on amez but you will always have that.
Thanks guys
Title: Re: rmote therometer
Post by: Chuck on June 12, 2015, 03:15:59 PM
ET-733 for me. Its been left out in the rain a couple times by accident and still works. I'd buy again.
Title: Re: rmote therometer
Post by: AZRaptor on June 12, 2015, 08:34:42 PM
I used to use a Maverick, but the signal couldn't reach the master bedroom on the second floor so I use the iGrill2 now. Works great and plenty of reach with the Bluetooth.
Title: Re: rmote therometer
Post by: addicted-to-smoke on June 12, 2015, 09:00:09 PM
ET-733 here. One of the inputs reads weirdly on the sending unit, like 5-10 degrees off. I verified it's not the probes with different probes from a buddy's 732. I still need to contact Maverick about it. :(


Title: Re: rmote therometer
Post by: Troy on June 12, 2015, 09:11:53 PM
whatever you do, do not get the 735.
WORST PRODUCT EVER.

732 is where its at!
Title: Re: rmote therometer
Post by: hawkendog on June 13, 2015, 02:36:19 AM
Quote from: Troy on June 12, 2015, 09:11:53 PM
whatever you do, do not get the 735.
WORST PRODUCT EVER.

732 is where its at!
Some bad reviews on Amazon for the 735
Title: Re: rmote therometer
Post by: Hogsy on June 13, 2015, 03:38:19 AM
Another vote for the 732.....strong, durable and reliable even after 4yrs use and abuse
Title: Re: rmote therometer
Post by: addicted-to-smoke on June 13, 2015, 06:17:56 AM
Quote from: hawkendog on June 13, 2015, 02:36:19 AM
Quote from: Troy on June 12, 2015, 09:11:53 PM
whatever you do, do not get the 735.
WORST PRODUCT EVER.

732 is where its at!
Some bad reviews on Amazon for the 735

Yes and in my experience anytime you don't use a dedicated solution you're introducing variables. I like having my phone handy for pictures but to rely on the software for grilling would be needlessly fussy. I'll take my less expensive, 300ft-range model any day over that.
Title: Re: rmote therometer
Post by: TheDude on June 22, 2015, 12:26:01 PM
732 came today! Can't wait start learning to dial in and start smoking.
Title: Re: rmote therometer
Post by: Hogsy on June 22, 2015, 12:29:20 PM
Good choice. I think the K.I.S.S. Rule applies with this model and that's why it's so popular
Title: Re: rmote therometer
Post by: CCP Performer on June 22, 2015, 05:52:11 PM
@TheDude
I also have the 732, and maybe I'm the only one with this problem, but the cable leads get brittle over time, be careful not to kink them because they look fine but won't report temps correctly. Hence I have a couple spare cable leads that also are longer which is a added bonus. I also throw a sandwich bag over the transmitting unit if the weather is questionable, I think that's saved my 732 a couple times due to an unexpected rain shower.
Title: Re: rmote therometer
Post by: TheDude on June 22, 2015, 07:21:45 PM
Quote from: CCP Performer on June 22, 2015, 05:52:11 PM
@TheDude
I also have the 732, and maybe I'm the only one with this problem, but the cable leads get brittle over time, be careful not to kink them because they look fine but won't report temps correctly. Hence I have a couple spare cable leads that also are longer which is a added bonus. I also throw a sandwich bag over the transmitting unit if the weather is questionable, I think that's saved my 732 a couple times due to an unexpected rain shower.

There was just another thread about that. http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/remote-thermometer-probes/ I was already planning the tool hook (kinda mad I forgot it on this order). Sounds like a perfect solution.