Thermometers
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PeterD
TVWBB Super Fan
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Darrell O:
I put the probe as close to the center as possible without touching the meat. This works well for overnight cooks when I need an alarm if the temp spikes or drops. I understand that there are times when there is little room on the grate, but I've been able to work around this. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
My ET-73 probe never gets in the way of the meat because I clip it upside-down, so that the probe sits about 3/4" below the grill surface.
My question, though, is why are lid temps so critical? If you're using an ET-73 or any other remote electronic solution, wouldn't you want to measure as close to what you're cooking as possible?
I put the probe as close to the center as possible without touching the meat. This works well for overnight cooks when I need an alarm if the temp spikes or drops. I understand that there are times when there is little room on the grate, but I've been able to work around this. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
My ET-73 probe never gets in the way of the meat because I clip it upside-down, so that the probe sits about 3/4" below the grill surface.
My question, though, is why are lid temps so critical? If you're using an ET-73 or any other remote electronic solution, wouldn't you want to measure as close to what you're cooking as possible?
Darrell O
TVWBB Fan
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Frank S:
Dave and Darrell,
I always use the clip and attach the probe to the top grate and find that it works well for me. Do you find that dangling the temp probe through the vent hole is a more accurate way of checking temp or is it simply a matter of preference? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Frank,
I always run the probe through the top vent and attach the probe to the top of the grate. I've gone through a few probes crimping the wire with the lid on other thermometers. I'm a lot more careful with the ET-73 probe so I run it through the vent hole. I assume dangling the probe through the vent hole works just as well-I think it is just a matter of preference.
I do like Peter's idea with attaching the probe to the underside of the grate. That's a great idea when the top of the grate is crowded.
Regards,
Oak
Dave and Darrell,
I always use the clip and attach the probe to the top grate and find that it works well for me. Do you find that dangling the temp probe through the vent hole is a more accurate way of checking temp or is it simply a matter of preference? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Frank,
I always run the probe through the top vent and attach the probe to the top of the grate. I've gone through a few probes crimping the wire with the lid on other thermometers. I'm a lot more careful with the ET-73 probe so I run it through the vent hole. I assume dangling the probe through the vent hole works just as well-I think it is just a matter of preference.
I do like Peter's idea with attaching the probe to the underside of the grate. That's a great idea when the top of the grate is crowded.
Regards,
Oak
R. Hanson ("Rondo")
TVWBB Pro
To avoid the hassel of wires thru vents or under the lid "morting" your probe..order and install BBQ Eyelets from guru...2 for $10, including postage & install tool
Michael Sosta
New member
does anyone use anything other than a ET-73??
does anyone use a ET-7?
what are the diffrences between the ET-73 and the ET-7? and pros cons that kinda stuff
does anyone use a ET-7?
what are the diffrences between the ET-73 and the ET-7? and pros cons that kinda stuff