Waterproofing Maverick Probe

DWCowles

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Hi, my name is Darrell. I'm an OTR truck driver for over 25 years. During my off time I love doing backyard cooks. I have a 48" Lang Deluxe smoker, Rec-Tec pellet smoker,1 Weber Genesis 330, 1 Weber Performer (blue), 2 Weber kettles (1 black and 1 Copper), 1 26" Weber kettle, a WSM, 8 Maverick Redi Chek thermometers, a PartyQ, 2 SnS, Grill Grates, Cast Iron grates, 1 ThermoPop (orange) and 2 ThermoPens (pink and orange) and planning on adding more cooking accessories. Now I have an Anova sous vide, the Dragon blower and 2 Chef alarms from Thermoworks.
#1

Waterproofing Maverick Probe

May 16th, 2015, 02:22 PM

I was just wondering if you can waterproof the Maverick probe with heat shrink tubes at the joint where the cable enters the probe?
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#2

May 16th, 2015, 02:36 PM

The concern is that air or moisture inside the probe will expand when heated and blow up the tubes or worse, the probe.
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DWCowles

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Hi, my name is Darrell. I'm an OTR truck driver for over 25 years. During my off time I love doing backyard cooks. I have a 48" Lang Deluxe smoker, Rec-Tec pellet smoker,1 Weber Genesis 330, 1 Weber Performer (blue), 2 Weber kettles (1 black and 1 Copper), 1 26" Weber kettle, a WSM, 8 Maverick Redi Chek thermometers, a PartyQ, 2 SnS, Grill Grates, Cast Iron grates, 1 ThermoPop (orange) and 2 ThermoPens (pink and orange) and planning on adding more cooking accessories. Now I have an Anova sous vide, the Dragon blower and 2 Chef alarms from Thermoworks.
#3

May 24th, 2015, 10:15 AM

So far it's working pretty good. I did 4 probes and they have been in the Rec-Tec all night.
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#4

May 24th, 2015, 10:21 AM

Didn't someone suggest some hi temp silicone at the joint?
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#5

May 24th, 2015, 10:23 AM

It was you DW...

http://pitmaster.amazingribs.com/for...averick-probes.

Did that not work?
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#5.1

DWCowles commented

May 24th, 2015, 02:15 PM

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FLBuckeye yes it did but the ideal of using the heat shrink tube hit me and so far so good.

#5.2

FLBuckeye commented

May 24th, 2015, 02:22 PM

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DWCowles Will be interested in seeing how it holds up long term. Please keep us posted. How did the probes with the silicone hold up?

#5.3

DWCowles commented

May 24th, 2015, 08:11 PM

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FLBuckeye the silicone work very well. I put the heat shrink tube on four probes yesterday and I used them on the PBs and the chuckies. The cook lasted 14 hours at 235 F and they hold up with no problems. Then I wash them with Dawn and hot water and used them with the chicken at 350 F. Work like a charm.
DWCowles

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Hi, my name is Darrell. I'm an OTR truck driver for over 25 years. During my off time I love doing backyard cooks. I have a 48" Lang Deluxe smoker, Rec-Tec pellet smoker,1 Weber Genesis 330, 1 Weber Performer (blue), 2 Weber kettles (1 black and 1 Copper), 1 26" Weber kettle, a WSM, 8 Maverick Redi Chek thermometers, a PartyQ, 2 SnS, Grill Grates, Cast Iron grates, 1 ThermoPop (orange) and 2 ThermoPens (pink and orange) and planning on adding more cooking accessories. Now I have an Anova sous vide, the Dragon blower and 2 Chef alarms from Thermoworks.
#6

May 27th, 2015, 05:24 PM

Ok, I took one of the probes that I had put the heat shrink tube on and let it submerge in water all night. The next morning I crank the gasser up to 500 F and put the probe in it for 1-1/2 hours. It work just fine and it didn't blowup.
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#7

June 1st, 2015, 07:46 PM

Has anyone had any problems with the maverick probes failing? My grill probe just started failing - 1/2 the time it gives temp and 1/2 LLL appears. never been in water but appears to be a bit worn where the wire enters the probe. It's about 1 year old so not too pleased to have it fail. Quick internet search showed quite a few others had same problem. Maverick suggests using tinfoil around probe - anyone try that? I replaced 2 screws in my WSM with hollow grommets so can get the 2 probes in without pinching the cable so not sure why it would fail unless they are just prone to wear out. But a year seems a bit too early (although that is quite a few cooks)
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Huskee commented

June 1st, 2015, 07:49 PM

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Yes, the Maverick ET 732 & 733 probes are the weak link in the system for sure. They're like light bulbs, you never know when one will go bad, even when you take care of them. I have one that's over 3 yrs old and working fine and a have lost a few along the way after only a few months. ALWAYS a good idea to have 1 or 2 spares in a drawer for when one fails mid-cook.

I put a bit of foil around the probe/wire joint too, you can see it my cook photos. Not sure if it helps but it can't hurt.

#7.2

chudzikb commented

June 2nd, 2015, 08:24 AM

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I had one fail for no reason, just quit, exactly as you describe. From then on, keep as spare or two to fill the gap if it develops.
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#8

June 2nd, 2015, 02:37 PM

I just started using the ET 735 and I bought the extra 2 probes when I ordered it. So I have 4 probes and if one goes out during a cook I've got the probe from the DigiQ Dx2 I can use too. I think I'm covered.
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#9

June 2nd, 2015, 06:19 PM

Thanks for replies all. I emailed Maverick and pleased to say they are sending me a replacement probe despite warranty being over. Great customer service! I've had a few different units and Maverick has been my favourite so far. I think I will pick up replacements as you suggest - mine failed mid-cook and I do like to keep a log of temps etc.
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June 2nd, 2015, 06:24 PM

SteveL Maverick is great with customer service. They can be fast or slow with email responses, it varies, but they're very good at CS as a whole. Glad to hear you got a warranty replacement on your probe. I never thought to ask about that. I just ordered new ones when they failed.
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DWCowles

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Hi, my name is Darrell. I'm an OTR truck driver for over 25 years. During my off time I love doing backyard cooks. I have a 48" Lang Deluxe smoker, Rec-Tec pellet smoker,1 Weber Genesis 330, 1 Weber Performer (blue), 2 Weber kettles (1 black and 1 Copper), 1 26" Weber kettle, a WSM, 8 Maverick Redi Chek thermometers, a PartyQ, 2 SnS, Grill Grates, Cast Iron grates, 1 ThermoPop (orange) and 2 ThermoPens (pink and orange) and planning on adding more cooking accessories. Now I have an Anova sous vide, the Dragon blower and 2 Chef alarms from Thermoworks.
#11

June 2nd, 2015, 07:02 PM

Huskee what do you think about my ideal of using the heat shrink tube? So far it has held up with heat as high as 400 F.
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#11.2

DWCowles commented

June 2nd, 2015, 07:30 PM

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Huskee I have used them three times since I put the heat shrink tubes on them no problems let. I even let two of them soak in water with Dawn overnight and they work with no problem. I don't leave the probes in when I reverse sear.

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#11.3

Huskee commented

June 2nd, 2015, 07:42 PM

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DWCowles, awesome! Great test. Has potential to be a very viable option. I haven't priced those little tubes but I'm guessing they're about a penny a piece?

#11.4

DWCowles commented

June 2nd, 2015, 07:50 PM

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Huskee I bought a pack of them from Amazon. I got the ones that were assorted colors sand sizes. I can't remember what I gave for but it wasn't much.

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#5.1

DWCowles commented

May 24th, 2015, 02:15 PM

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FLBuckeye yes it did but the ideal of using the heat shrink tube hit me and so far so good.
#5.2

FLBuckeye commented

May 24th, 2015, 02:22 PM

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DWCowles Will be interested in seeing how it holds up long term. Please keep us posted. How did the probes with the silicone hold up?
#5.3

DWCowles commented

May 24th, 2015, 08:11 PM

Editing a comment
FLBuckeye the silicone work very well. I put the heat shrink tube on four probes yesterday and I used them on the PBs and the chuckies. The cook lasted 14 hours at 235 F and they hold up with no problems. Then I wash them with Dawn and hot water and used them with the chicken at 350 F. Work like a charm.

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#7.1

Huskee commented

June 1st, 2015, 07:49 PM

Editing a comment
Yes, the Maverick ET 732 & 733 probes are the weak link in the system for sure. They're like light bulbs, you never know when one will go bad, even when you take care of them. I have one that's over 3 yrs old and working fine and a have lost a few along the way after only a few months. ALWAYS a good idea to have 1 or 2 spares in a drawer for when one fails mid-cook.

I put a bit of foil around the probe/wire joint too, you can see it my cook photos. Not sure if it helps but it can't hurt.
#7.2

chudzikb commented

June 2nd, 2015, 08:24 AM

Editing a comment
I had one fail for no reason, just quit, exactly as you describe. From then on, keep as spare or two to fill the gap if it develops.

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#11.2

DWCowles commented

June 2nd, 2015, 07:30 PM

Editing a comment
Huskee I have used them three times since I put the heat shrink tubes on them no problems let. I even let two of them soak in water with Dawn overnight and they work with no problem. I don't leave the probes in when I reverse sear.

Last edited by DWCowles; June 2nd, 2015, 07:35 PM.
#11.3

Huskee commented

June 2nd, 2015, 07:42 PM

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DWCowles, awesome! Great test. Has potential to be a very viable option. I haven't priced those little tubes but I'm guessing they're about a penny a piece?
#11.4

DWCowles commented

June 2nd, 2015, 07:50 PM

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Huskee I bought a pack of them from Amazon. I got the ones that were assorted colors sand sizes. I can't remember what I gave for but it wasn't much.

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