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Maverick or Thermoworks TW8060

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abpgwolf
abpgwolf Posts: 559
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My iGrill probes failed this last cook, so I am looking for a new thermometer. Should I replace it with a Maverick or a TW8030? I am leaning toward the Thermoworks device because it uses better probes. I know the TW8030 doesn't have remote monitoring capability, but I thought I could set an old iPod Touch in front of it and FaceTime from my iPad when I wanted to check temps. I'm looking for advice from owners of either device. Thanks!

Lititz, PA – XL BGE

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  • jaydub58
    jaydub58 Posts: 2,167
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    I own a Maverick and am completely happy with it.

    Whatever else I may buy over the years, there will always be a Mav out on the back deck.

    John in the Willamette Valley of Oregon
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  • stlcharcoal
    stlcharcoal Posts: 4,684
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    I don't think anyone can say a bad thing about the Thermoworks model--those are pretty bullet proof.

    The main things the Maverick ET-733 has over it is:

    -Price: You can buy two Mavericks for the price of one TW

    -Remote:  300ft range on the Maverick, zero on the TW

    -Waterproof sender:  Not sure about the TW, but I wouldn't want to leave it outside!

    -Display: Maverick shows the high/low alarm temps on the main screen rather than in a sub menu.

    The TW does have much better probes, but they can fail just like anything else.  In the long run, the Maverick gives you a lot more options (mainly remote), for half the price.  As long as you have a Thermapen, you have the reliability and accuracy aspect nailed.

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  • laserdoc85
    laserdoc85 Posts: 577
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    Thermoworks. I don't wander 300 feet let alone 50 feet from the egg while I'm cooking. If your 300 feet away I hope your at the store or cutting the grass. I just did not see the sense for a thermometer with the long range option. Once your dialed in your dialed in anyway. And I bet your watching the temp on the egg close up most of the time anyway.
    Jefferson .GA.  
    Been egging since 1985 on a medium egg
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  • Terrebandit
    Terrebandit Posts: 1,750
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    The Maverick will allow you to get more sleep, on low and slow cooks. If you add a PartyQ, or other basic pit controller, you will have everything you really need for the cost of one TW kit.
    Dave - Austin, TX
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