Temp probe cables

[RedT]

Am tired of kinks & tangles in meat probe temperature sensor cables. Compounding that, my RecTeq, Spider Grill Venom and Maverick probes used on my Weber Performer ALL have different size/configuration probes! Which one fits which PID?
Any ideas on how to store and identify the cables to prevent kinking/identification?

 

[RattleR]

Could try cable markers at the probe connector end land labels for probe holders like these. I use probes holders, reels whatchamajiggers.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/869231969/

 

[RedT]

I purchased 3 of the Thermoworks Silicone Probe spools @ $8.95 each, ( https://www.thermoworks.com/silicone-probe-spool/) and they are elegant with magnets to hold. Problem is, they're for the new "skinny" probes. I would need 5 more at $8.95 each. Think I might find some empty wire spools that "might" work.

 

[SmokeZilla]

I like to keep things simple. Ziplock freezer (or similar) bags with the name of the device on the outside has worked for me for years.

 

[Ol' Smokey]

If everything is different and cables are irritating, maybe invest in wireless. Can be used across all cooking devices and will only hurt until you use it and wonder why you didnt do it sooner...

 

[RedT]

I have a Meater+ and use it frequently, but on occasion, range is an issue. Really like the RecTeq app software, The Venom is Sucky - only works on. 2.4GHz. Maybe the real answer is to use one temp system and one app?

 

[ken g]

Am tired of kinks & tangles in meat probe temperature sensor cables. Compounding that, my RecTeq, Spider Grill Venom and Maverick probes used on my Weber Performer ALL have different size/configuration probes! Which one fits which PID?
Any ideas on how to store and identify the cables to prevent kinking/identification?

Look at the cable storage devices on Fireboards website. Work great for me.

 

[RedT]

Decided to go with 3D printed spools. LocalLibrary has a 3D printer and is printing for me.

 

[Pacman]

I purchased 3 of the Thermoworks Silicone Probe spools @ $8.95 each,

I waited for the periodic Thermoworks sales where the spools, their silicone pads, etc. are deeply discounted (40 - 50%) and then I stocked up. I'm probably good for life now other than the occasional probe replacement.

 

[RedT]

I purchased 3 a couple weeks ago - not realizing that they were for the "skinny" probes. They work for me, but the 3D printed ones will do a better job.

 

[Jim6820]

I waited for the periodic Thermoworks sales where the spools, their silicone pads, etc. are deeply discounted (40 - 50%) and then I stocked up. I'm probably good for life now other than the occasional probe replacement.

What @Pacman said.

 

[TheRicker]

Am tired of kinks & tangles in meat probe temperature sensor cables. Compounding that, my RecTeq, Spider Grill Venom and Maverick probes used on my Weber Performer ALL have different size/configuration probes! Which one fits which PID?
Any ideas on how to store and identify the cables to prevent kinking/identification?

I’m an old school AF comms guy. I wrap my wires like I used to do paper (punched) tape…teletype. Old Navy Radiomen know what I’m talking about.

With your non-dominant hand fingers spread, you do a figure 8 around your thumb and pinkie finger. Not too tight as you don’t want a crease in the wire. Then use a bread tie around the middle to hold it in place. I put my RT-700 cables in one ziploc bag and my ThermoWorks Smoke probes in another ziploc bag…even though they have different type of plugs.

 

[RedT]

I'm an old school AF aircraft mechanic (1955-1982) - like a place for everything and everything in its' place.

 

[SmokeZilla]

Thank you for your service. My dad was 32 years active duty USAF. I can still see the shadowboards in the garage from growing up. If anything was missing, we had a “stand-down” day to find it.