I've just learned of this temp monitoring device. It has four probes, is wi-fi capable, and has apps for android and iPhone. Link is here to website. Does anyone use it and does it add value to your smokes and piece of mind. Seems pricey; is it worth the price?
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Tappecue Temp Monitor Device - Anyone Use It?
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- Jul 2014
- 951
- West Chester, PA
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Gas Grill: NXR Tabletop/Portable Propane
Charcoal: Weber Performer Silver (i.e., 22.5")
Charcoal: Weber OTG 22.5"
Kettle Accessories: Slow 'n Sear, Smokenator and Vortex and bound to be more on the way
Smoker: GOSM Propane 38" 2-drawer
Pellet: CampChef/Browning Deluxe PGP24LTD
Thermometer: 2 Mavericks, Red backlit Thermapen
Anova Wi-Fi Sous Vide
Here's the review on the main site - it got a Bronze level. I understand the need or cool factor of a lot of the things it does, but when they talk about the convenience of monitoring the temp when leaving the house, I always go Huh? If you're not at home, there's nothing you can do but cry when your pit drops.
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- May 2014
- 19896
- Clare, Michigan area
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Smokers / Grills- Yoder loaded Wichita offset smoker
- PBC
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- Masterbuilt Digital Charcoal Cabinet
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- Weber Jumbo Joe Gold (18.5")
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Thermometers- SnS 500 4-probe wireless
- (3) Maverick XR-50 4-probe Wireless Thermometers
- A few straggler Maverick ET-732s
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- Smoke X4 by ThermoWorks
- Thermapen MkII, orange & purple
- ThermoPop, yellow, plus a few more in a drawer for gifts
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- Morpilot 6-probe wireless
- ThermoWorks Infrared IRK2
- ThermoWorks fridge & freezer therms as well
Accessories- Instant Pot 6qt
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- a couple BBQ Dragons
- Weber full & half chimneys, Char-Broil Half Time chimney
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Good Point TB. I've always thought the same. If I'm cooking I better not be heading up town & vice versa. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
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I wasn't looking at it for the convenience of leaving the house and the smoker....don't believe I could do that for anything other than an emergency. I was looking at it from the multiple probe angle. I've done lots of cooks where I'd be smoking multiple meat cuts. I always felt it'd be convenient to monitor more than one HOM. Some of my past smokes:
Butts and Beef Roasts
Chicken and Wild Turkey
Pork Ribs and Beef Roast
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Founding Member
- Jul 2014
- 951
- West Chester, PA
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Gas Grill: NXR Tabletop/Portable Propane
Charcoal: Weber Performer Silver (i.e., 22.5")
Charcoal: Weber OTG 22.5"
Kettle Accessories: Slow 'n Sear, Smokenator and Vortex and bound to be more on the way
Smoker: GOSM Propane 38" 2-drawer
Pellet: CampChef/Browning Deluxe PGP24LTD
Thermometer: 2 Mavericks, Red backlit Thermapen
Anova Wi-Fi Sous Vide
That's a mess of meat. I totally get the multiple probe desire. It's why I got a second Maverick 732. In January, Maverick is coming out with the 735, which can handle 4 probes and transmit via bluetooth to your iPhone/iPad or Android. See it here at Firecraft
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- Jul 2014
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Tappecue
I use it and like it. Here are my thoughts on it from another post (http://pitmaster.amazingribs.com/for...30784-tappecue)
"I have it. I'm pretty happy with it and feel totally comfortable recommending it. I use it for most cooks, it's been reliable and helpful. It is $200, but it's also 4 probes. Even if you're not cooking meat that needs 4 probes, you can use the extras to monitor the performance of your pit, see how it's working under difference conditions, learn if it has hot spots etc. for when you have larger cooks. By monitor I mean it produces charts, so if you're taking notes you can really see what's going on with your meal.
Their customer service is excellent too."
To me the useful aspect of the WiFi is that you can set it to ping your phone when it reaches or falls below a certain temp. It's a nice little feature that means you don't have to hover near the pit all the time...
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How was the setup for it? I love my Cyber Q Wifi but LORD HAVE MERCY that was the most difficult thing to set up so it would talk to my router and I could go directly to the IP address to see how everything was going. If not I would have to connect directly into the Cyber Q Wifi and the range was limited to say the least. I still love it nonetheless LOL!
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The setup for me was kind of a saga. The first device they sent was not formatted correctly or something. I was on the phone with them at 9 pm at night for a while before we figured out that it must be the hardware. To their credit, they fedex'd me one right away, and at that point I pretty much had the configuration process memorized so it was very easy.
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Charter Member
- Nov 2014
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- Washington State
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LeAnn Boardman
Washington State, the wet side
Equipment
Rec Tec pellet grill
Weber Genesis 330 propane
Wood cookstove inside
Tappencue wifi thermometer (love / hate it)
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My family raises Suffolk meat sheep.
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I've had my Tappecue for one year now. ver 0.000
Pros: I like it and use the WiFi when I leave. However, I work .25 mile from my house so I can watch my cook. I can put something on the grill in the morning, slow cook it and have it ready for lunch for my crew.
I also like the four probes (when they work). I can watch 3 separate items / areas plus the chamber.
Customer service has been great.
Con: I've had several probes become faulty due to "moisture" in the BBQ chamber. Dang, I'm in a wet, damp area and I might have reconsidered if I had known this. Early on the company sent me free replacements, including a beta probe - which promptly fizzled out. at this point I need to order a couple replacements. The photo is showing a erroneous reading shortly after placing items on the grill.
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- Nov 2014
- 5
- Belton, Missouri (South KC)
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Tappecue
Maverick 733
I have one that I bought just a month or so ago. I also have a Maverick 733 2 probes. The Maverick isn't bad and until I got the Tappecue i really thought it was good enough for 2 problems. I have only used 3 or 4 times thus far but I love the fact it has 4 probes. I love that no matter where I am around the house, neighborhood or if I have to run an errand I can be alerted of any issues with the pit and how the meats are doing.
As far as setup It was really simple in my opinion. First setup was successful to my wireless. I have run 2 & 3 probes thus far without issue. I did order the unit that came with 4 EXTRA CARE probes. I think ultimately they are the same probes which seem to be better quality than my Maverick probes. The difference in Extra Care vs. normal appears to be the silicone wrapping that protects the probe from getting moisture/water where the cord connects to the probe. Many things I have read about probes for any unit is getting moisture/water at the entry point of the wire is what will destroy the probe. I think the silicone wrap helps keep the moisture from getting to the probe.
Again thus far no issues and very pleased.
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