Polder Dual Temp. VS. the Maverick?

johnintx1 · February 25, 2005, 12:31:21 AM

Which one of these units are the best. Can anyone tell me what is the difference and which one last longer or works correctly??
thank you ,john

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Chez Bubba · February 25, 2005, 12:49:01 AM

Which models? I was not aware that Polder sold a remote unit, so that is my reason for choosing the Maverick.

Kirk

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johnintx1 · February 25, 2005, 01:34:00 AM

I dont think the polder is remote,but having read many problems with the mav. i just wanted to know if one unit is more dependable than the other. having a remote unit is great ...if it works . a non remote may be better if it is more reliabile. Just trying to learn here and i like to spend the little bit of money i have, wisely.
I hate to be ripped off!! Dont you??

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Amarillo Texas

JJC · February 25, 2005, 02:12:30 AM

John,

The Mav is fine. In fact, even if the remote feature is not as strong as you would like, it's still a pretty accurate temp probe so I like it better than the Polder.

John
Newton MA

johnintx1 · February 25, 2005, 03:24:29 AM

thank you very much. My smoker will be located right outside my back kitchen door, mabe 40 ft from my desk and bedroom, kitchen and living room so I feel like its really close so range should not be a problem as far as the 2 units talking to each other. Just want to get the best dual temp for the buck. Also what else would a newbie need, I am getting the S&S book from walmart online for a total of $19.00 to my door. Iam getting a brand new Stainless Steel Bradley,with cover, video,and 1 bx asst. wood from ebay for 399.99 total $$ to my door(which shipped out yesterday).
I also ordered (from ebay) the 4 extra non-stick coated jerkey racks,with 1 bx pecan wood for $49.99 to my door.
Also Iam going to order the new revised book "Sublime Smoking" from the same author as the smoke n spice from walmart online.
What else is really "needed" to get started and do a good job?
Mabe a pair of heat resisint gloves? Where's the best find those, and do i need them? Anything else that i would need?
Iam going to order the metal bubba pucks as soon as i recover from these other items,lol.
I have found a basic rub, sauce,and marinade recipes on the web that sound simple & good, which i will put my own twist on and call then "mine" after playing with them.
thank all you guys for your help,advice, patience and support!!!

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Smoke on!!
John Welch
Amarillo Texas

Habanero Smoker · February 25, 2005, 10:41:43 AM

If you are referring to Polder Dual Sensing Thermometer check out this thread http://www.bradleysmoker.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=502&whichpage=2&SearchTerms=Polder%2CDual%2C click on the link to Amazon.com and make sure you check out the customer reviews. When I read them in December they were not good.

owrstrich · February 26, 2005, 01:18:08 AM

i use the polder dual probe... have had no problems...

linens and things had both the dual polder and the maverick on the shelf...

http://www.lnt.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1356461

did i mention ftc really freaks me out...

more without prejudice later...

owrstrich

johnintx1 · February 26, 2005, 05:26:31 PM

Thank you all for your imput,I ordered the Mav. et 73 from the gadget store today 02/26/05

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Smoke on!!
John Welch
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