Maverick ET-73 statement/question

[Junk Yard Dog]

I just bought the Maverick ET-73 thermometer.  The on/off switch for the transmitter is inside the battery compartment and it takes unlocking the turnkey thingie to turn it on or off.  How smart is that ? I originally thought I would just keep it on, but found out that if you don't turn it on AFTER turning on your receiver, it won't work.

I am thinking of throwing away the battery compartment cover lock and rubber banding it to the transmitter unit.  Am I missing something?  Thanks for any advice.

[Mr Walleye]

Hi JYD

The reason it is setup that way is to make it more waterproof. The switch is not waterproof thats why it has a seal on the cover as well. It's certianly mot the easiest thing to turn on but it does the job. I find if you turn the transmitter on first then immediately turn the receiver on seems to work the best for me.

Mike

[Junk Yard Dog]

Ah, thanks Mike.  That makes sense. I have mine in the garage, so I'm not worried about rain.  I think I'll do what I said (but keep the parts in a bag).  Thanks for cluing me in.

[Wildcat]

Do not forget about humidity.

[IKnowWood]

At 90 to 100% humidity I can see that being an issue. But if its that humid, GFCI will be going off...

Mid-Atlantic area at 75% humidity its not an issue.  But its also sweating weather.

I keep telling myself to just leave the cover off, but then I don't  don't know why.  Must be mental programming.  A lid must be closed, it it looks like a seal, close it.

hmm, imagine the anarchy if we all forget to close doors that should be closed, in hot humid wet weather, in a sweating time of year. 

I really don't know where that was going.

[IKnowWood]

Sorry I realized where I was going with that.

The ET-73 bugged me that I just decided to be lazy and just use a ET-71.  One one probe, I don't need cabinet temps with my TS so all I need is IT temps.

With multiple meat, I end up going the extra effort and use it.

I might end up getting one of those new Polder units that look cool.  I only really need one remote.

[Junk Yard Dog]

IKW,

I found the temperature displayed on my Bradley was about 30º different than my ET-73.  The ET73 showed it was cooler than the Bradley.  NOW, I am going to have to get another thermometer to see which one is correct!  ???

[NePaSmoKer]

I dont even use my 73 anymore :o

nepas

[smokin stu]

I had always thought it was a dumb design to have the switch inside the battery compartment, but I did not think of the weather-proofing.

Thanks for the insight.

[IKnowWood]

JYD   I don't use the built in temp switch.  I have a Temperature Switch, like a PID but not as conplicated that has is own sensor that is dropped into the smoker thru the vent and set bout center in the box.  It gives me a good reading of what the product is seeing.  The switch is programmed to turn on and off the Cabinet temperature based on criteria of set point and such.  It works great for me to sleep during a long smoke.

My ET I am indeed going to use in the Portable Bradley, its already in the bag for its first use on the road coming up in the next 2 months.  I used it at home on the maiden BPS usage in the fall.  The BPS does not have a temp device to the ET-73 us needed there.

[Gizmo]

I think the WCK cut an opening in the door to access the switch, so if water proofing is not a concern, that could also be an option.

[West Coast Kansan]

Yes I did.  Since the reciever needs a toothpick to turn the switch on and off do to the black part of the switch coming loose - I do the same thing with the xmitter now. 

It never rains in southern california.   ;D

[Gizmo]

Yah but now you can't take it with you in the pool. 
Kicking back on the water lounger, beer in hand,  8) shades on the eyes,
"Yes dear, I am busy checking the temperature on the smoker.  Don't want the dinner to over cook you know.  I'll take care of that later when I am not so busy."  Paddle, paddle, paddle.

[Habanero Smoker]

As Wildcat stated, don't forget about humidity. If you place the transmitter on top of the BS near the vent the humidity is going to be in the 80's or 90's. When I use my ET-73, I place it on top of the BS and condensation often forms on it.

[Junk Yard Dog]

If you place the transmitter on top of the BS near the vent the humidity is going to be in the 80's or 90's. When I use my ET-73, I place it on top of the BS and condensation often forms on it.

I don't understand.  Why are you all putting the ET probe down the vent?  I place it on the middle rack and then let the wires come out the door.  I put the transmitter on the digital smoke box.  Is that wrong?