Craig Wallace
TVWBB Member
All:
I’m looking for a better alternative to the Maverick ET-732. After using one for a couple years I’m so done with it. I have a new one in the closet as a back-up and I’m not going to use it because I know I’m still going to be buying probes every six months after they fail without any warning. When it works, I love it.
Yes, I’ve read all the stuff, never get the probes wet, never submerse etc. It does not make any difference. I handle them like they’re expensive china and they still fail at the most inconvenient times. The input plugs are cheap and the probes are even cheaper.
I like the wireless option and being able to monitor pit and food temperature. I’m just tired of dealing with the company to keep a stock of probes. I am glad to see a few other vendors selling the probes but the fact is, the probes are too temperamental and can’t take any moisture. Unfortunately, smoking at low heat creates a lot of moisture even when there is no water in the pan. My digi que probes, two years have never failed, not once: The Maverick ET-732 probes fall apart just from using them. Okay, I’m done complaining.
What other more durable alternatives are out there with similar features? I trust my digi que 100%, but I like the peace of mind of a backup alarm while I’m sleeping. Money for a good durable pit and food probe with wireless features is not a problem: I just don’t see anything competing with the Maverick ET-732. Looking for some feedback from the community. Anyone using the iGrill for Android?
Thanks in advance,
CraigW
I’m looking for a better alternative to the Maverick ET-732. After using one for a couple years I’m so done with it. I have a new one in the closet as a back-up and I’m not going to use it because I know I’m still going to be buying probes every six months after they fail without any warning. When it works, I love it.
Yes, I’ve read all the stuff, never get the probes wet, never submerse etc. It does not make any difference. I handle them like they’re expensive china and they still fail at the most inconvenient times. The input plugs are cheap and the probes are even cheaper.
I like the wireless option and being able to monitor pit and food temperature. I’m just tired of dealing with the company to keep a stock of probes. I am glad to see a few other vendors selling the probes but the fact is, the probes are too temperamental and can’t take any moisture. Unfortunately, smoking at low heat creates a lot of moisture even when there is no water in the pan. My digi que probes, two years have never failed, not once: The Maverick ET-732 probes fall apart just from using them. Okay, I’m done complaining.
What other more durable alternatives are out there with similar features? I trust my digi que 100%, but I like the peace of mind of a backup alarm while I’m sleeping. Money for a good durable pit and food probe with wireless features is not a problem: I just don’t see anything competing with the Maverick ET-732. Looking for some feedback from the community. Anyone using the iGrill for Android?
Thanks in advance,
CraigW