RediCheck Remote Cooking Thermometer
by Maverick Industries, Inc
List Price:
Our Price: $17.25
You Save: $12.74 (42%)
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Category: Kitchen
See more product details
Product Summary
Manufacturer: Maverick Industries, IncBrand: Maverick Industries
Release Date: 2006-04-14
Model: ET-71
Product features:
- Monitor meat temperature in your oven or on your grill up to 100 feet away
- Program the receiver to alert you when meat reaches your desired temperature
- Both receiver and transmitter have fold out stands, which also double as belt clips
- 42-inch stainless steel probe wire
- Each unit is powered by 2 AAA batteries (not included)
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of RediCheck Remote Cooking Thermometer
Customer Review: Bar-B-Queing to the Nth degree!
Summary: 4 Stars
We have been using this wireless thermometer since Christmas 2007. When researching wireless thermometers I liked the idea that this model allows you to set actual temp of the food rather then a setting of 'Well Done' or "Medium Rare' for various kinds of food. What I didn't realize is that we don't neccessarsily know what the ideal temperature might be of various foods based on thickness, size etc. So be aware that this wireless thermometer does what it says it will do you need to know your temperatures for various foods. Obviously I am not the cook in the house!
About the product
This item comes in two pieces. The receiver, which shows you the target temperature you have set that you want to cook to, as well as the actual temperature of the food you are grilling. It has two buttons on the front with up/down arrows. Upon turing on the receiver, which is done via a small black button on the back, you hold both black buttons down together until the display starts flashing with dashes. You then use the up/down buttons to set the intended temperature you want. Let go of the buttons and within 5 seconds (supposedely), the temperature is memorized.
The probe is the typical variety and is attached with a foil type of wire to the transmitter. The trans is non-descript with just a red LED on the front which blinks as the unit is sending out updates to the receiver. There is a push button toggle on the back for off/on and a recessed transmit button that occasionally we have had to push to get the transmitter and the receiver "talking".
Some of the pros -
Probe and foil wire have been very resiliant. Other devices have experienced these wires breaking at the slightest pinch from an oven door or grill lid. This one has proved to withstand basic wear and tear in both the grill and oven. You should be careful with it though when running the wire from the probe to the outside of the oven/grill as I doubt it is unbreakable.
Accuracy - we have found the temperature probe to report accurate food temperatures when compared to non wireless probes inserted into the food for comparison. You gotta be careful though that you insert the probe into the thickest part of the meat/poultry etc and only to the middle of the meat or else you will get inaccurate readings as the probe will pick up actual heat from the gas/coals and not just the food.
Ease of use - it is pretty easy to operate and is fast to register temperatures. It should not be considered a device to utilize for occassional temperature readings by inserting the probe now and then into the meat. The probe needs to remain in the meat and allowed to continuously monitor.
Cons
The transmitter battery cover is secured with 4 very small screws. It takes a jewler's screwdriver to remove them to gain access to the batteries. My only guess here is that because this device could be outdoors in various climates that a secure and tight fit is important. None the less it's a PITB.
Neither the trans or receiver have auto-off power. More then once we have left the receiver's switch in the on position (probably because we were more interested in eating the food then turning off this device) and the batteries expired.
Both units run off 2 AAA batteries.
Build Quality
For the most part these devices are manufactured to withstand over-all day to day use. The housings are plastic and the fittings are true.
Overall a good wireless digital thermometer set from a well-known company. The fact it does not provide "well done", "medium rare" etc. readings is of no fault of the manufacturer. It would have been nice if they provided some hints with various kinds of meats etc. of what temperatures to shoot for but the rather skimpy one page instruction sheet, in various languages, makes no substantiative mention of this.
Considering the price and the good experience we have had over the last few months with this device, I would recommend it assuming you are looking for a unit that provides real-time temperature readings instead of the more typical "well done", "medium well" readings.
Description of RediCheck Remote Cooking Thermometer
Features a set of transmitter and receiver that nest together when not in use, or can be used together if wireless feature is not needed. 36 metal sheath wire with 6 stainles probe inserts into food and plugs into transmitter. When the desired temperature is reach the alarm sounds up to 100 feet away.Meat
Kitchen and Housewares
Most talked about in Maverick Industries, Inc
RediCheck Remote Cooking ThermometerMaverick Industries, Inc; Maverick Industries; Release date: 2006-04-14; Kitchen
Price in other shops:
Timex TX1010 4.5-Inch Suction Cup Window HygrometerMaverick Industries, Inc; CE
Best price: $5.39
Price in other shops:
OvenChek Cooking Surface ThermometerMaverick Industries, Inc; Maverick Industries; Maverick Industries, Inc; Release date: 2006-04-14; Kitchen; Lawn & Patio
Best price: $7.75
Price in other shops:
Maverick BarbBForkMaverick Industries, Inc; Maverick Industries; Kitchen
Best price: $19.99
Timex TX1002 9-Inch Tube Thermometer with Metal BracketMaverick Industries, Inc; CE
Best price: $4.99
Timex TX5100 Electronic LCD Indoor Thermometer/ Hygrometer with ClockMaverick Industries, Inc; CE
Price in other shops:
Timex TX5170 Indoor/ Outdoor Thermometer with Indoor Hygrometer and ClockMaverick Industries, Inc; CE
Best price: $14.99
Timex TX7002 5-Inch Rain Gauge/ 1-Inch Sprinkler Gauge ComboMaverick Industries, Inc; CE
Best price: $4.99
Solar Cordless LED Grill LightMaverick Industries, Inc; Maverick Industries; Maverick Industries, Inc; Release date: 2006-04-14; Lawn & Patio; Lawn & Patio
Best price: $29.99
Price in other shops:
Maverick Salad Shredder Attachment, fits MM6386Maverick Industries, Inc; Maverick Industries; Kitchen
Price in other shops:
Similar Kitchen and Housewares Products
Weber 17005 Apple Wood Chunks, 5-PoundWeber; Weber; Weber; Lawn & Patio; Lawn & Patio
Best price: $5.75
Price in other shops:
Smokin-It Model #1 Electric SmokerSmokin-It LLC.; Smokin-It; Smokin-It LLC.; Lawn & Patio
Best price: $289.99
Bayou Classic 5011 2-Ounce Stainless-Steel Seasoning Injector with Marinade NeedlesBayou Classic; Bayou Classic; Bayou Classic; Release date: 2006-12-13; Lawn & Patio; Lawn & Patio
Best price: $17.23
Price in other shops:
CDN DTQ450X ProAccurate Quick-Read ThermometerComponent Design Northwest; Component Design; Kitchen
Best price: $15.95
Price in other shops:
Weber 17004 Apple Wood Chips, 3-PoundWeber; Weber; Weber; Lawn & Patio; Lawn & Patio
Best price: $3.39
Price in other shops:
Bear Paw Meat Handler ForksBear Paw Products, Inc.; Bear Paw Products, Inc.; Release date: 2011-05-26; Kitchen
Best price: $9.95
Smoke & Spice: Cooking with Smoke, the Real Way to Barbecue (Non)by Cheryl Alters Jamison, Bill Jamison
Harvard Common Press; Published: 2003-04-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $8.75
Price in other shops:
Steven Raichlen Best of Barbecue Insulated Food Gloves, PairSteven Raichlen Best of Barbecue; Steven Raichlen Best of Barbecue; Steven Raichlen Best of Barbecue; Release date: 2007-03-20; Lawn & Patio; Lawn & Patio
Best price: $10.99
Price in other shops:
ThermalStrike Expedition - Bed Bug Heat TreatmentBed Bug Boxes; Bed Bug Boxes; Bed Bug Boxes; Lawn & Patio
Price in other shops:
Maverick ET-71OS RediChek Remote Wireless Cooking Thermometer With LCD TransmitterMaverick Housewares; Maverick; Kitchen
Best price: $22.99
Price in other shops: