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gmannel

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American made temp probe?
« on: June 11, 2015, 09:26:54 PM »
Is there a reasonable US made Maverick  alternative,  preferably  2 to 4 probe. I see controversy  re the overall  user experience  w the 735
George - Seguin, TX
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mizzoufan

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Re: American made temp probe?
« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2015, 09:09:33 AM »
I have heard some on the later models.  If you can find a 732, it has 2 probes (one is supposed to be the box probe, but stick the meat probe in a piece, then remove and use the box probe in that one...or just buy a second meat probe) and the only complaint I could have about it is the one way alarm setting...it only goes up so you have to go past the high temp (540?) to get from 195 to 150. 

Other than that, it has been a solid unit for me and my Q comes out great
Steven from KCMO

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Re: American made temp probe?
« Reply #2 on: June 12, 2015, 11:26:44 PM »
George - I think they still need to work a few kinks out of the 735.  I use a 732, and couldn't be happier! It doesn't matter where it's made, as long as it works! ;)
Tony from NW Arkansas
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Re: American made temp probe?
« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2015, 05:14:40 PM »
George-
I use a HeaterMeter. It supports WiFi, up to 4 probes (or 1 thermocouple PID control and 3 probes). Search for HeaterMeter on the forums here and you can read about it. It can also be used as a PID controller (like the Auber).
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Tony from Marion, IA

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Re: American made temp probe?
« Reply #4 on: June 14, 2015, 12:15:11 AM »
My 735 works fine, the app is garbage though.

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Re: American made temp probe?
« Reply #5 on: June 14, 2015, 08:02:17 AM »
Try chef alarm by thermoworks. Costs about 60 bucks but its an excellent temperature gauge.
Ed from Northern NJ
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