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I can't believe I just talked myself into another maverick
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TonyA
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Maybe the third time is a charm. I just want it for the overnights.
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I've for two. No problems yet. One is a year old, other is 4 months.
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I've been through two in as many years. If this croaks before July it'll be 3.
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Well with wires at 25 each and controllers at 55. I just lift the controllers. But it's the wires
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I used to kill probes all the time. The big things to remember are:1) don't get the end where the wire enters the probe wet (my biggest problem especially when family helps to clean up and they put it in a tray of water to soak.)2) route the wires over a plate setter leg. try and avoid exposure to direct flame.3) be gentle with them. Yep, the probe is hot, but don't pull from the wire.I don't know if it helps, but so far it hasn't hurt: I wrap the wires in foil.HTHBx - > NJ ->TX!!!All to get cheaper brisket!
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Major offender of #1. I blew both once with the steam from calibrating temp
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I've done all of that to no avail. Once the pos goes out in taking it to the range.Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN
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I hadn't thought of that. I have a few.
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Here is my posting from a week ago or so on the subject of the probes. Just one thing, when i refer to RTV silicone I mean the Food Grade version.Before I used my ET-732 the first time, I sealed the probes where they are connected to the wires with High Temp RTV Silicone. Got it at at auto parts store. The sealant is red in color but will turn dark after use. Have used the probes on all low and slow and turbo smoking cooks for over a year now. The idea is to not allow any moisture from within the meat/and or Egg to enter the area where the wire connects to the probe.Do not know if this will be a long term solution but, so far, so good.SpringramSpring, TexasLBGE and Mini
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Springram said:Here is my posting from a week ago or so on the subject of the probes. Just one thing, when i refer to RTV silicone I mean the Food Grade version.Before I used my ET-732 the first time, I sealed the probes where they are connected to the wires with High Temp RTV Silicone. Got it at at auto parts store. The sealant is red in color but will turn dark after use. Have used the probes on all low and slow and turbo smoking cooks for over a year now. The idea is to not allow any moisture from within the meat/and or Egg to enter the area where the wire connects to the probe.
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You do have to take care of the probes a bit, but its not like you have to treat it with kid gloves IMO. The part where the wire attaches to the probe is the most vulnerable, so that's what you have to protect. I don't mess with SWMBO's gear and she doesn't mess with mine, so that we don't destroy/damage each others toys and p!ss the other off in the processAs mentioned above, be careful about submerging the probes completely, and don't pull on the wire.I have had my et-7 for 6-7 years and my et-73 for 3-4 years now and they work great without any complaints. I use the et-73 most of the time, almost every weekend. Still using the probes they came with.#1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February 2013 • #3 Mini May 2013A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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I went thru two of them, plus an additional set of probes after a set of warrenteed probes!! Figured, they were too touchy for me to use. Now, if i want to monitor anything, i use my DigiQ, no problems..
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Well I hate you then... X_Xcaliking said:You do have to take care of the probes a bit, but its not like you have to treat it with kid gloves IMO. The part where the wire attaches to the probe is the most vulnerable, so that's what you have to protect. I don't mess with SWMBO's gear and she doesn't mess with mine, so that we don't destroy/damage each others toys and p!ss the other off in the process
As mentioned above, be careful about submerging the probes completely, and don't pull on the wire.I have had my et-7 for 6-7 years and my et-73 for 3-4 years now and they work great without any complaints. I use the et-73 most of the time, almost every weekend. Still using the probes they came with.Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN -
I bought the Thermoworks dual probe monitor. The K-type probes are almost bulletproof. A bit pricey out of the gate, but you get what you pay for.
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jerryp said:I bought the Thermoworks dual probe monitor. The K-type probes are almost bulletproof. A bit pricey out of the gate, but you get what you pay for.SpringramLBGE and Mini
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I like the thermoworks. I've directed people here to it before. My problem is my egg is about 100 feet from my house and I've got two boys under 3. I don't have time to run out and look.
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