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Heip! Need Spools for Temp Probe Storage for Maverick & DigiQ's! Suggestions?

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    Heip! Need Spools for Temp Probe Storage for Maverick & DigiQ's! Suggestions?

    I have been looking for a Source For Spools to Wrap my Temp Probes Individually arround for storage! The best option I have come Up With 🤔 Is 100-150 yd Monofiliment Fishing Line Spools? Finding empty spools is like looking for Chicken Teeth?
    Any Suggestions?
    Eat Well and Prosper! From Fargo ND, Dan

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    Danjohnston949 ...

    I just wrap the probes around 2 fingers to wind them up. Then I wind the end of it around the loop a couple of times so it stays wound up. Then I put all the probes & the monitors in a small Dell laptop case and zip it up.

    I also have the Kettle & BGE sitting side by side. Lots of times I'll just leave the probes & monitors in whichever grill that's not hot.👍

    Either way they stay out of the weather.

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    • Danjohnston949
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      Breadhead, You and I are on the same boat! I am just trying to come up with a better way to keep the
      Probe leads from getting kinked! Thanks for Your Input!
      Eat Well and Prosper! From Fargo ND, Dan

    #3
    Finding an empty spool is easy, buy a full one, give one end to a young child, and tell them to run until they get yanked back onto the ground.

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      Jerod Broussard, As I have said before Jerod I am of Scottish & English Decent! Too Damned Cheap!
      Thanks for the Input! Eat Well and Prosper! From Fargo ND, Dan
      Last edited by Danjohnston949; February 5, 2016, 11:16 AM.

    #4
    I have 6 foot probes. I carefully wind the cable around my hand and then zip tie them. Store individual probes in padded envelopes. Store injector, maverick electronics ( in padded envelopes also), probes, small junk, etc. in old CDC carry bag I scammed from #1.

    -- Ed

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      #5
      Medusa, Thanks for the tips Ed! Eat well and Prosper! From Fargo ND, Dan

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        #6
        I wrap my probe wires around my fingers like Breadhead but use a bread twisty-tie to keep them from unwinding and store them in a small wood box with a drawer (it's about 1' deep and 1-1/2" wide) that a friend found at a yard sale and gave to me. The box is large enough to store my thermometers in also, as well as spares. Everyone has spares - yes?

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        • Danjohnston949
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          fuzzydaddy, I do have a couple of Clear Plastic Boxes with Snap on Lids to store the Maverick and the DigiQ 2 in. I am just trying to find a better way to mind the Probes in the Boxes! Thanks for the Help!
          Eat Well and Prosper! From Fargo ND, Dan

        • fuzzydaddy
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          Danjohnston949, I usually have to use 2 twisty-ties to tame the wires. I also have a few velcro (short pieces) that I use too.

        #7
        Lots of great suggestions for storing probes on this post. Thank you gents. The LittleBear has already let me know that the four probes living on our kitchen countertop is not workin' for her!

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        • Danjohnston949
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          @Big Bear, I thought I Was The Only One! Have You Ever Noticed This Affliction Seems to Worsen the Closer
          To Spring It Gets? I Think It's Something About Guarding the Nest?
          Eat Well and Prosper! From Fargo ND, Dan

        • BigBear
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          Never made the connection until right now Dan, but you're right on!

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        @Danjohnston949
        Your the man Dan, great idea!
        I always threw mine in a drawer and was mad every time I pulled them out and had to untangle them. Your idea made me think, how about the heavy cardboard tube from foodsaver bags? or pvc water pipe.
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        • Danjohnston949
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          Powersmoke_80, I think we are making Progress Now! I believe your ProtoType or Proof of Concept Shows Promise! I think a flat reel or spool is what my original thought was but?? Thanks!
          Eat Well and Prosper! From Fargo ND, Dan

        #9
        I have a covered deck and a big table. I just leave my probes lying around on the table. I'm probably not the good example in this thread. lol

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        • Fine Swine
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          I have been known to keep them in my weber with the wires through the vent and dangling.

        #10
        Toilet paper or paper towel tube? I just roll mine up like you would a tiny extension cord or garden hose. I make about 2-3" loop with 'em, put a twist tie on them and toss 'em in the drawer.

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        • Danjohnston949
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          Huskee, See Below for Directions From a Well Organized Man! 😙🤔😇🤔😙 🍻
          Eat Well and Prosper! From Fargo ND, Dan

        #11
        Weren't you ever a Boy Scout, Dan?

        Since it's cold and dark for winter, just sit in front of a fire and whittle some holders
        They'll be exactly what you want.

        Jim

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          jgg85234, Jim I was a Cub Scour, 1 Yr then evicted? Raised an Eagle Scout, a Vigil Member of the Order of the Arrow, Has been Awarded a Silver Beaver from the BSA and Serves as an Adult Council Member of the Northern Lights Council and.. And..?
          Eat Well and Prosper! Dan

        #12
        Inspite of the Orientation I thought I Would the Pics Below to show what I am trying to solve? Note the ZipLok Storage Container Perfect for the Maverick a separate one is used for the DigiQ 2. Note the Clothes Pins used currently on the Probes, Functional but just! Note the New Set of Probes, 6'
        Hybrid! I think spools would work better for future storage? Just thought I would show you! Dan Perplexed in Fargo!

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