Is the probe waterproof? I want to use it for sous vide in a crock pot.
284670
Yes I regularly use it to regulate temperature in a kegarator. I submerge the probe in a cup of water to get a more accurate temperature read out and haven't had any problems.
284671
The probe appears to be sealed in rubber. To be sure it waterproof I would encapsulate it in silicone.
284672
Yes, the probe (thermocouple) is sealed in rubber and should be waterproof.
284673
No. I glued the probe to the inside of an aluminum cigar tube and tried to waterproof that. You can also look for a stainless steel temperature probe that is linear and use the built in temperature offset
2032730
I don't have expertise in thus area.. Better ask ranco (there is probably a range of temp it is designed to operate under).. There us more to consider then water for outside use; because temperature affects electronic circuits operation (I can't remember if the temp probe had an electrical connection or not.. If the probe has an electrical connection, it can probably operate in a wider temp range). I suspect you can use this outside with out door fittings connected to it..
808831
The probes must NOT Be immersed. Just wipe them off after use. I use small wipes (from the drugstore) that nurses and doctors use just before they give you a shot. That guarantees that they'll be sterile. You can't be too careful when dealing with raw meat.Robert D. McGee
68634
The probe is completely sealed so water won't phase it. And the cable is better than an average extension cord. Nice and thick and sturdy.
2032731
The main unit is not. I have the temperature probe in a high-humidity environment (beer fridge)but the probe is not submerged.
2097603
The cable is designed to be exposed to the heat. I've used mine in both the expected environment and on the Barbie. The unit has worked flawlessly. Just how is the unit "failing"? If the meat you're cooking is bone-in you need to be careful not to allow the probe to touch the bone. (Bone conducts heat more efficiently than meat and will yield a false reading leading to insufficiently cooked meat.
808835
Maverick has a hybrid probe on their site for the 732 / 733. Part number PR-022 which is waterproof, but I can't tell if this is that part. Amazon usually has the part number in the description, but not this time.
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I had the same concern but found out as long as the sensor does not touch the heated sides of the cooker. Insert thru the class cover thru the hole that the top knob is attached to.....Also you see the the probe is rather long so if your probe is not totally incased in a piece of meat you will get an accurate reading. This may sound nuts but is you but a cheap aquarium pump with a small plastic tube and what the call a "air stone" this will keep most you your water circulating and it is totally safe. About 6.00 at Walmart. I have moved on to a PolyScience heat/circulator with wonderful results. The prices are plummeting and is a very accurate product. I had the same concern but found out as long as the sensor does not touch the heated sides of the cooker. Insert thru the class cover thru the hole that the top knob is attached to.....Also you see the the probe is rather long so if your probe is not totally incased in a piece of meat you will get an accurate reading. This may sound nuts but is you but a cheap aquarium pump with a small plastic tube and what the call a "air stone" this will keep most you your water circulating and it is totally safe. About 6.00 at Walmart. I have moved on to a PolyScience heat/circulator with... » Read More I had the same concern but found out as long as the sensor does not touch the heated sides of the cooker. Insert thru the class cover thru the hole that the top knob is attached to.....Also you see the the probe is rather long so if your probe is not totally incased in a piece of meat you will get an accurate reading. This may sound nuts but is you but a cheap aquarium pump with a small plastic tube and what the call a "air stone" this will keep most you your water circulating and it is totally safe. About 6.00 at Walmart. I have moved on to a PolyScience heat/circulator with wonderful results. The prices are plummeting and is a very accurate product. « Show Less
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Both the probe and the wire are submersible, not the union where they meet. Do not put in dishwasher, or soak it in water- for cleaning purposes.
1894909
They say "do not submerge the probe" in the directions. You can call them up on the phone, they are easy to talk to. They might have another idea for you. I had to replace my probe because I got it too hot on the grill. $12.00, and I am off and running again. I like it so much, I bought several for Christmas gifts.
1994258
The module is not waterproof, but u can put the probe in the tank and it will work fine.
1722895
The probe is very accurate. I think the probe is unique to this unit, but any 2 wire probe should work with it. Don't forget the temp on this unit is only in Celsius.
2146947
The temperature of boiling water appears to be no problem but the moisture might be ... I'd be careful not to submerge the probe connection to the cable or the cable itself in water.
86916
While I do use this probe to monitor water temp, I don't fully immerse it, as the wire behind the metal portion of the probe is covered in plastic & I don't want it to melt. If I use it to monitor other food temperatures, just wipe off the metal part of the probe & don't let the plastic touch anything hot, like pots, pans, etc. Shorter answer: I don't know & haven't tried to find out.
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I used my probe to check water temperature and now it does not work. I would say you should not use this probe to check liquids.
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I'm not sure what their official stance would be, but I would say "yes." The probe they package with the ChefAlarm is rated to 572°F, and short-term exposure all the way up to 700°F. I've certainly never had any issues with probe failures that seemed to be secondary to heat (at least, not with ThermoWorks probes). Having said that, I usually recommend purchasing a second replacement probe just in case; repeated kinking at high temps *can* cause issues even with the best probes, and it can be really annoying to be stuck without a usable probe at the wrong moment.
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I'm not sure what their official stance would be, but I would say "yes." The probe they package with the ChefAlarm is rated to 572F, and short-term exposure all the way up to 700F. I've certainly never had any issues with probe failures that seemed to be secondary to heat (at least, not with ThermoWorks probes). Having said that, I usually recommend purchasing a second replacement probe just in case; repeated kinking at high temps *can* cause issues even with the best probes, and it can be really annoying to be stuck without a usable probe at the wrong moment.