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wpendlegg
wpendlegg Posts: 141
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Thinking of taking the plunge on the ET-733 today. The price isn't bad (69.99 on Amazon), but I was not happy with the thought of buying 6 ft. replacement cables to replace the standard 3 ft. ones (at 19.99 a piece).

Is anyone out there surviving with the 3 ft cables? Seems like replacing them would be a necessity but maybe not. Looking forward to hearing from you all.
Lubbock, TX
Large BGE
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  • buzd504
    buzd504 Posts: 3,824
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    The 3 foot cables have been fine for me.
    NOLA
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  • stgeorge
    stgeorge Posts: 5
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    Gotta love it when a manufacturer cheaps out- it really takes the smile off the face of an otherwise happy customer!

    Remember though- a probe is a probe, so if you have longer ones already, they will likely work too.  I just align my platesetter so that one of its legs is pointed towards the side tray, then I run my wires out over that leg (as recommended by someone at BBQ Guru).  When you do that, the wires don't get direct heat, and the 3' length is enough to get out to the transmitter sitting right there (just enough).

    LgBGE from Santa, Christmas 2012  Later upgraded to XL.

    CyberQ Cloud temp control = No Worries!!

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  • Buckdodger
    Buckdodger Posts: 957
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    buzd504 said:
    The 3 foot cables have been fine for me.
    Me too!

    Opelika, Alabama
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  • stlcharcoal
    stlcharcoal Posts: 4,684
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    You've got a 300ft of wireless.......3ft is more than enough for the transmitter.  I have mine wire tied down to about 2-ft and it's still more than enough.

    BTW, email me if you want a better deal than that on a 733.

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  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
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    My 3' cables are more than enough.
                                                                
    _________________________________________________
    Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!
    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia
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  • Skiddymarker
    Skiddymarker Posts: 8,522
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    I had the 6' cable, gone back to the 3' - tired of having the damn things tangle in the storage box. 
    +1 with @stlcharcoal, mine are tied to about 18" length. 
    Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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  • GATABITES
    GATABITES Posts: 1,260
    edited July 2014
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    the 3' work just fine for me. 
    XL BGE 
    Joe JR 
    Baltimore, MD
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  • wpendlegg
    wpendlegg Posts: 141
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    Thanks everyone. I feel like the cables on my current cheap-o from Lowes are over 3' but maybe they aren't. My egg setup is pretty spartan -- it consists putting a folding table next to the egg when I need work space. I'll try to give it a run with the standard cables for sure. I can always scoot the table closer. 
    Lubbock, TX
    Large BGE
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  • Jellyworm
    Jellyworm Posts: 96
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    Thanks to you wpendlegg for your post as I just purchased a ET-733 from Stlcharcoal and saved money to boot!  I had no idea Saint Louis Charcoal sold ET-733s much less at a great price and service.  It was mailed today which is great since it was after 3 pm when I ordered it.
    Large BGE
    Houston, TX
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  • ChokeOnSmoke
    ChokeOnSmoke Posts: 1,942
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    I'm still using the old ET-73 and those cables (original) are only 2 feet!  Plenty long for me as the unit sits right next to the egg.
    Packerland, Wisconsin

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  • anzyegg
    anzyegg Posts: 1,104
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    I think you are fine with 3 feet. If they do break then get the longer ones. The ET-733 is a great unit so enjoy.
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  • Griff2w2
    Griff2w2 Posts: 53
    edited July 2014
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    You have a couple of routes if replacements are a concern.  Cotronincs.com has a tape that is essentially heat resistant tubing or you can order replacement cable and re-usable stereo connectors.  I prefer the latter since I'm a big DIY'er.  If there is an interest I can do a write-up or instruction checklist on it.

    But, FWIW, I've used my probes overnight and a decent few long cooks with no sign of failure in the future.
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  • Terrebandit
    Terrebandit Posts: 1,750
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    3 footers are good. You just need a small table next to the egg.
    Dave - Austin, TX
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