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I have been looking to buy a remote therm like the ET-73 but the reviews a see on Amazon.com are not so hot. So I thought I get some trusted opinions. Is the Maverick the way to go or is there a better option out there. TIA
 
I have been using the NU-Temp 701 for many years with zero problems. Just a option for you. While not cheap they are reliable and have never let me down.
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I am in the market for one also and am leaning towards this grill alert from Brookstone. It has received great reviews by numerous sites, including Good Housekeeping Magazine.

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Mine works fine (one cook, fingers crossed).
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But hey, it was 39.99 + free shipping from Amazon and I'm not yet ready to commit to the Stoker.

I just checked Amazon and the price has gone up substantially. What gives?
 
Opinions are mixed on the ET-73 - mine works fine - unless it doesn't.
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The other unit that folks here use is the Nu-Temp. Opinions on the Nu-Temp are also mixed.

The ET-73 is a bit cheaper than the Nu-Temp.

You pays your money and takes your choice.
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I've had an ET-73 for about two months and I love it.

My WSM is on the lanai by the pool. I can get temp readings with the remote in my office, which is the farthest point in my house from the lanai.

I would hate to use the WSM anymore without the ET-73 or something similar.
 
The only downside I've experienced with my Maverick is that sometimes the receiver to my ET-73 won't update even though it stands no more than 15 feet away from the WSM and transmitter and a typical wall separates the latter from the receiver.
 
I've had my ET-73 for about 3 years now and have no complaints. The funniest thing is, it is still using the original batteries and I use it all the time........
 
Thanks for the info, I just orderded one from Amazon yesterday. I am sick of getting out of bed to check my temps, looking forward to sleeping.
 
I have the ET-901 that I got super cheap off woot.com.

It works great, except to turn the unit off you have to remove the batteries.

I fried the thermocouple probe during a 400* tritip cook and am looking for a new one. Does anyone know where to find one?
 
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by JWBoothe:
I have the ET-901 that I got super cheap off woot.com.

It works great, except to turn the unit off you have to remove the batteries.

I fried the thermocouple probe during a 400* tritip cook and am looking for a new one. Does anyone know where to find one? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Maverick parts
 
Used mine for the second time this last weekend (made jerky mmmm, again thanks to all for the suggestions on the board)and twice I had to "reboot" i.e. turn on and off because the receiver either starting just showing dashes or did not update, even when I set the two right next to each other. Afterwards it worked just fine for hours. I wrote Amazon and they are sending a replacement unit at no charge (even free return shipping). BTW, the price has gone up either $5 or $15, I get different prices on different searches.
 
I have used Polder's, Maverick's, etc and once I tried the Nu-Temp I decided I would never buy another remote therm.

It has worked perfectly for a couple of years now while the Polders and Maverick's croaked after a few cooks.

So, get a Nu-Temp. I think you can get a deal through the board, but that might not be running anymore. Either way, the customer service has always been great for me.

I want a Thermapen for regular cooking, though.
 
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