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Where to buy accurate cheap probes?
Posted: 25 Aug 2015, 17:59
by Wabby
Anybody know where I can buy 3 accurate probes?
Preferably two meat probes and one pit probe (or 3 of the same with a grate clip) ?
Just finished building my raspberry pi wifi temp checker and alerter, and only have the probe from my iGrill so can only measure 1 temp at once - My setup can measure 3 at the moment, and up to 8 if I choose

Re: Where to buy accurate cheap probes?
Posted: 25 Aug 2015, 18:03
by Vibe
Other than buying replacement probes from Amazon i'm not sure i'm afraid.
But I am interested in the raspberyy pi and having a potential for 8 probes! Would it be possible for you to share instructions on getting this up and running?
Cheers.
Re: Where to buy accurate cheap probes?
Posted: 25 Aug 2015, 18:04
by Stu
I'm no expert but after a little research at the weekend on probes it seems there is one which is used in a number of devices and they're circa £15 each on
Amazon
Re: Where to buy accurate cheap probes?
Posted: 25 Aug 2015, 18:24
by Wabby
Vibe wrote:Other than buying replacement probes from Amazon i'm not sure i'm afraid.
But I am interested in the raspberyy pi and having a potential for 8 probes! Would it be possible for you to share instructions on getting this up and running?
Cheers.
Defo. The project I am following is here:
http://pibbqmonitor.blogspot.co.uk
I am adding some extra features however, and making it run on a power pack so it can run wirelessly for 24 hours.

Can also view my temps when in the pub / shopping / etc.

Re: Where to buy accurate cheap probes?
Posted: 25 Aug 2015, 18:26
by Vibe
I have a maverick already so thinking maybe a temp logger might be more my thing for usefulness once done. That and I could do with a project
Thanks for link!
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Re: Where to buy accurate cheap probes?
Posted: 25 Aug 2015, 19:15
by tommo666
I use these probes with my heatermeter:
http://thermometer.co.uk/cooking-thermo ... timer.html
Click on the probes tab on the page.
Re: Where to buy accurate cheap probes?
Posted: 26 Aug 2015, 05:42
by JEC
Re: Where to buy accurate cheap probes?
Posted: 26 Aug 2015, 06:04
by Wabby
I was looking at these before, however, the handles are only rated to 135c and the leads are plastic so no good for leaving in the bbq.
I think I will try some of them from Amazon and see how I get on.
Re: Where to buy accurate cheap probes?
Posted: 26 Aug 2015, 06:17
by aris
I made a similar project, except using an Arduino. I used the ET-732 probes and bought them from Macs BBQ - but they no longer sell them unfortunately. The ET-732 probes are fairly well documented and work well for projects - you might consider importing some from Maverick - particularly if you want several:
http://www.maverickhousewares.com/parts/
The shipping charges are quite reasonable - just $10.
Re: Where to buy accurate cheap probes?
Posted: 26 Aug 2015, 07:27
by Vibe
For that shipping cost I'm surprised no one is buying in bulk and reselling. Or grouping together to get a load for spares/replacements. I'd be interested in 2 hybrid probes and 1 food probe
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