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Title: What are the best Thermometers to use and the ones to stay away from!
Post by: TheBigPig on February 13, 2013, 04:41:07 AM

Ok so I have been browsing around the forum and only found one thread on a IGrill thermomter.  I was wondering what everyone is using and have used but didn't really work for what ever reason.  I have been searching for a nice thermometer with a wireless receiver and every were I look it seems like there are mixed opinions on them.  :-\  I have been looking at the IGrill the most.  So anyway what is everyone using here?  :) Thanks for the help!

Title: Re: What are the best Thermometers to use and the ones to stay away from!
Post by: old sarge on February 13, 2013, 08:25:13 AM

I've read great reviews on the Maverick line of remote thermometers. My smoker has a built it digital control (cookshack) so I do not use one myself. However, I do use a Thermapen (thermoworks) to double check the internal temp of smoked butts.

Title: What are the best Thermometers to use and the ones to stay away from!
Post by: mikecorn.1 on February 13, 2013, 08:34:42 AM

For remote monitoring, I use the maverick ET-732.


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Title: Re: What are the best Thermometers to use and the ones to stay away from!
Post by: Savannah Stoker Controller on February 13, 2013, 08:37:25 AM

At the top of the list for remote access is the Stoker by Rock's BBQ. When setup on your home WiFi you can monitor temperatures with any Smart Phone or graph the cook using StokerLog on a PC. The unit can also be setup for access through the internet where you can monitor from anywhere you have an internet connection.

The Maverick has a food and smoker probes. It is a send/receive radio combo unit which a lot of people like.
The iGrill is bluetooth with 2 meat probes. You access the unit with a smartphone APP.

Title: Re: What are the best Thermometers to use and the ones to stay away from!
Post by: muebe on February 13, 2013, 08:46:50 AM

I have a couple Maverick ET-732 units and a iGrill. The Mavericks are great. I also really like the iGrill. Being able to graph my cooks is a great feature that before was only available on something like the Stoker.

Title: Re: What are the best Thermometers to use and the ones to stay away from!
Post by: smokeasaurus on February 13, 2013, 11:37:53 AM

I have been using the same Polder for about 6 years now...my Son broke a lead by slamming a Weber lid on it but all in all it has been very good....

Title: Re: What are the best Thermometers to use and the ones to stay away from!
Post by: sparky on February 13, 2013, 12:01:19 PM

Quote from: mikecorn.1 on February 13, 2013, 08:34:42 AM

For remote monitoring, I use the maverick ET-732.


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me too. 

Title: Re: What are the best Thermometers to use and the ones to stay away from!
Post by: squirtthecat on February 13, 2013, 01:34:23 PM

Quote from: sparky1 on February 13, 2013, 12:01:19 PM

Quote from: mikecorn.1 on February 13, 2013, 08:34:42 AM

For remote monitoring, I use the maverick ET-732.


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me too.

X3.

And I have an old Thermapen for spot checking temps.

Title: Re: What are the best Thermometers to use and the ones to stay away from!
Post by: TheBigPig on February 13, 2013, 04:55:44 PM

Awesome guy's thanks for all of your answers! I just found out about the Stoker as of last night so now I really feel like a Rookie! I have been grilling and smoking for years but tell I joined this forum the other day I had no idea how much of a novice I really am.  :P