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Bbqmiller

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New Maverick 733
« on: April 04, 2016, 02:38:54 PM »
Pulled the trigger and picked up a new thermometer. I always wanted to get one of these. I have an old ET73 that still works well, but I like the feature of using the dual probes for two food items. I picked up the nice lime green version from Amazon. Also came with some of those claws for pulling pork.





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addicted-to-smoke

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Re: New Maverick 733
« Reply #1 on: April 04, 2016, 03:15:19 PM »
Sure hope they continue making this and the 732 in this age of WiFi and Bluetooth trends that won't reach across the street.
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oldfart

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Re: New Maverick 733
« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2016, 10:27:06 AM »
How do you like it?
I'm thinking of getting one and can't decide on the 733 or 732
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addicted-to-smoke

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Re: New Maverick 733
« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2016, 10:44:17 AM »
Quote from: oldfart on April 29, 2016, 10:27:06 AM
How do you like it?
I'm thinking of getting one and can't decide on the 733 or 732

I can't speak for Bbqmiller but I always have to re-read the manual for my 733 for anything beyond a simple temp read. Changing meat settings, heat alarm settings must be done in a certain sequence and within a limited timeframe that I can't seem to remember. The display is fine but IMO the interface is horrible.

I don't know if the 732 is similar.

But I stick with it because of the two probes that can be used for anything and because the battery life for both units is great and the range can't be beat.
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It's the iconic symbol for the backyard. It's family/friends, food and fun. What more do you need to feel everything [is] going to be all right. As long as we can still have a BBQ in our backyard, the world seems a bit of a better place. At least for that moment. -reillyranch

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Re: New Maverick 733
« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2016, 12:09:03 PM »
Quote from: addicted-to-smoke on April 29, 2016, 10:44:17 AM
Quote from: oldfart on April 29, 2016, 10:27:06 AM
How do you like it?
I'm thinking of getting one and can't decide on the 733 or 732

I can't speak for Bbqmiller but I always have to re-read the manual for my 733 for anything beyond a simple temp read. Changing meat settings, heat alarm settings must be done in a certain sequence and within a limited timeframe that I can't seem to remember. The display is fine but IMO the interface is horrible.

I don't know if the 732 is similar.

But I stick with it because of the two probes that can be used for anything and because the battery life for both units is great and the range can't be beat.

I knew how to program it the first week or two I had mine.  Since then I'm not sure if I could do it without looking at the manual or not.  I have my high and low smoke temp set at 225 and 265 and never worry about setting a meat done temp.  I think if you program it a lot it gets easier, but I just don't have the need to program all of the alarms and such.

I have three of them now, two of which I use and a third as a backup to my backup.  I have no complaints at all and love the range.  Sometimes the range isn't as good as normal and is usually just due to low batteries.  I now have rechargable batteries so that I have fully charged ones ready to go every few cooks.
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Uncle Al

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Re: New Maverick 733
« Reply #5 on: April 29, 2016, 01:00:03 PM »
Nice.  I really like that lime green color!
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Travis

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Re: New Maverick 733
« Reply #6 on: April 29, 2016, 01:35:59 PM »
I'm with Al, I really like the color and dual probes would be nice. Might have to put this on Santa's list.


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Bbqmiller

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New Maverick 733
« Reply #7 on: April 29, 2016, 03:27:21 PM »
I haven't programmed it yet, but got it due to the dual probes use for anything as addicted mentioned.  I have just used it to monitor cooker temps thus far.  The range is good. I have the older models, and they still work just fine. I snuck the green one in an Amazon order that my wife had filled up with a bunch of stuff. She would probably shoot me if she knew there  were three of these  in the house.  The company is located just south of where I live I NJ.




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