Surface Thermometer mod for the weber?

[Derek]

Ok I have a surface thermometer mod question?

if your not good welding or know anyone who can weld? How would you most likely attach a surface thermometer to the lid of your weber?

( It doesn't have the long rod probe unlike my other surface thermometer. )

[Rich Parker]

I would use a probe thermometer and put the probe through a piece of wood and place it on the middle of the rack. Demonstrated below with the Maverick ET73

http://www.richardmparker.com/storage/junk/ProbeDemo.JPG

[Derek]

I would use a probe thermometer and put the probe through a piece of wood and place it on the middle of the rack. Demonstrated below with the Maverick ET73

http://www.richardmparker.com/storage/junk/ProbeDemo.JPGThanks bro, Actually this meter doesn't have any kind of probe for it and it sits directly on the surface.

[Rich Parker]

I don't know what you are talking about. Can you show a pic of it?

[Derek]

Like this

http://www.amazon.com/Maverick-Industries-ST-01-OvenChek-Thermometer/dp/B0009XBILS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1273622448&sr=8-1

but I got mine for the grill it self. ( I'll take a picture of mine in the morning. )

[BruceB]

The only problem with those type of therm's Derek is that the smoke usually discolors the glass so bad they are almost unreadable after a few cooks.

[michiana mark]

That and you have to take the lid off all the time to check the temp. If your looking, your not .........................

[Derek]

The only problem with those type of therm's Derek is that the smoke usually discolors the glass so bad they are almost unreadable after a few cooks.

That and you have to take the lid off all the time to check the temp. If your looking, your not .........................Thanks guys, I'll get one of those where you can drill a hole in the lid and then use a lock washer / locking nut to secure everything on.

Something like this.

http://www.teltru.com/p-267-barbecue-grill-thermometer-bq225-2-inch-dial-and-213-inch-stem.aspx

Does it have to be a high priced one? Or just a descent one?

[Rich Parker]

I wouldn't drill a hole in my new Kettle. The probes are easy to move around and are reliable.

[bbqkolman]

I a ? WHAT BRAND PROBE WOULD YOU GUYS RECOMOND . I HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT GETTING 1 BUT WAS NOT SURE ABOUT QUAILLTY OF THE 1S I SEE AT WALLY WORLD AND MJERES

[sfisch]

Derek,
Go to ABC warehouse where you got the Weber, they have some cheap probe thermometers. I bought 2 for like $7.99 each, double check it when you get home by boiling water and putting the probe in, should read right around 212 degrees.
Don't go drilling any holes!

Scott

[Rich Parker]

I a ? WHAT BRAND PROBE WOULD YOU GUYS RECOMOND . I HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT GETTING 1 BUT WAS NOT SURE ABOUT QUAILLTY OF THE 1S I SEE AT WALLY WORLD AND MJERES

I have had good luck with the Maverick brand remote probe thermometers.

[Derek]

Derek,
Go to ABC warehouse where you got the Weber, they have some cheap probe thermometers. I bought 2 for like $7.99 each, double check it when you get home by boiling water and putting the probe in, should read right around 212 degrees.
Don't go drilling any holes!

ScottThanks Scott!

Both of my surface probes actually do read 212*f when I did my electric thermometer, I did the other 2. ( I still got to show you the other surface probe )

[Fretbender]

Also the probe sensor will be right on the cooking grate so you will know the temp at that location, where the food is. Putting the thermometer in the lid will give you a different reading and will not be as useful. The dome temp can vary quite a bit from the cooking surface.

[Derek]

Thanks guys,

I will stay with the meter with a probe on it for the grate. and then use my electric thermo for the food, and then my soon to be pen thermo for quick reads.

[bbqkolman]

WELL IT LOOKS LIKE I BOUGHT A NEW TOY FOR THE SMOKER TODAY IS THIS THE RIGHT 1 ????????? HOPE SO

AMAZON $39.99 FREE SHIPPING
"Maverick ET-7 Remote-Check Wireless Thermometer With 2 Probes"

[Rich Parker]

I have that one and it does its job. I also have the Maverick ET73 which probably has better range than the ET7 but has one probe for the meat and one probe for the smoker temp which kind of stinks when you want two probes for the meat.

You will be happy.

[bbqkolman]

For my understanding with this et7 1 probe will keep temp heat for the smoker and 1 for the meat correct or 2 for the meat

[Rich Parker]

For my understanding with this et7 1 probe will keep temp heat for the smoker and 1 for the meat correct or 2 for the meat

That is how I use it.

[Fretbender]

I just got two Maverick et-84's from WOOT.COM and they are very nice, but, they only go to 212 degrees then say "HI" instead of the temp. They will be great for using in the food being cooked, but not good for a grate temp probe if cooking over 212 degrees.