Temp probe question

djinny · Jun 21, 2016

Hey all, this is really more of an inquiry. I have read on here about folks not using the supplied probe holder from Maverick for grate level probes.opting to use wood blocks or potatoes instead of the metal clip.

I'm rather curious to find out why some would go that route aand what if any benefits one has over the other. Thoughts, theories or opinions?

Thanks, David

joe black · Jun 21, 2016

Beats me.....I use the maverick clip and have never had any problem.

mike5051 · Jun 21, 2016

I use the clips. If I didn't have clips, the wood block or potato would work.

Mike

SmokinAl · Jun 22, 2016

I use the clip too.

Can't imagine why you wouldn't.

Al

gearjammer · Jun 22, 2016

I use the wood block.
Because I lost my clip.
Have you seen the price for a new one?

Ed

djinny · Jun 22, 2016

Ed, that IS something I never even considered why others use something else. As a photographer i don't ever question the price of a high end piece of gear but when it comes to the small items that are made of injection molded plastic and they want a Benjamin for it, it really burns my ass and i look for third market or just come up with a work around.

David

SmokyMose · Jun 22, 2016

None of mine came with a clip [emoji]128529[/emoji]
Wood block works fine for me. I tried a potato but wasn't impressed....
My wood block has a very nice smoky brown sheen to it now!

bdc3 · Jun 22, 2016

In the Smoking Basics eCourse it mentions that touching the probe to metal can short it out. This is why it mentions using a potato (or wood block).
Just a thought.

BC

venture · Jun 22, 2016

I had this concern when I bought my first Maverick. I had wood blocks with drilled holes for my cheaper wired probes. I put the Mav in with the clip and a trusted probe with the wood.

No difference!

Good luck and good smoking.

GaryHibbert · Jun 25, 2016

I've used the clip with my Maverick 733 ever since I bought it. Never had a single problem with it. I'll be using the clip until I break it or lose it--then I'll use a block or potato.

Gary

hardcookin · Jun 25, 2016

I have been using a block of wood. Due to the fact I misplaced my clip.
I like the wood block because I can easily move it where I want during a smoke. Top shelf/ bottom shelf or left or right.

mosparky · Jun 25, 2016

BDC3 said:
In the Smoking Basics eCourse it mentions that touching the probe to metal can short it out. This is why it mentions using a potato (or wood block).
Just a thought.

BC

I remember reading that too. 20+ yrs in electronics /electrical and I still don't understand the logic in this. Best I can guess is the thermal mass of any metal racks it touches will certainly mess with the sensitivity of the probe (while in contact) but the probe is already in a metal case and does not share the same gnd or even power supply. Still until I can prove or disprove with logic I'll continue to leave mine hang from the vent in open air.

mike5051 · Jun 25, 2016

BDC3 said:
In the Smoking Basics eCourse it mentions that touching the probe to metal can short it out. This is why it mentions using a potato (or wood block).
Just a thought.

BC

mosparky said:
I remember reading that too. 20+ yrs in electronics /electrical and I still don't understand the logic in this. Best I can guess is the thermal mass of any metal racks it touches will certainly mess with the sensitivity of the probe (while in contact) but the probe is already in a metal case and does not share the same gnd or even power supply. Still until I can prove or disprove with logic I'll continue to leave mine hang from the vent in open air.

The thermometer wires are a thermocouple, two different metals that produce a voltage that varies with temperature. The interface measure the voltage and converts it to a temp. There is no shorting it out or metal contact screwing things up.

Mike

mosparky · Jun 25, 2016

Exactly my thoughts

lamar · Jun 26, 2016

Mike5051 is spot on.

djinny · Jun 29, 2016

hardcookin said:
I have been using a block of wood. Due to the fact I misplaced my clip.
I like the wood block because I can easily move it where I want during a smoke. Top shelf/ bottom shelf or left or right.

Sounds like a smart idea as I have yet to really test out the heat spots in every area of my MB gasser. The use of a wood block or a tater would make this a much easier task. I really appreciate all of the feedback so far everyone, thanks

David

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