WSM BBQ Guru Adapter Mod (pr0n)

BobM · 01-02-2013, 04:51 PM

I got a BBQ Guru CyberQ WiFi for Christmas.
The manufacturer recommends installing the adapter through a vent hole. I decided to mount the adapter in a separate hole. I can then use the ATC on either of my WSMs. If I choose not to use the ATC, I can just leave the kill plug in the adapter and all the stock vents are fully functional.

I bought an extra WSM adapter and kill plug when I ordered my CyberQ WiFi.

WSM vent holes are 3/4", the WSM adapter is 1 1/4" ID. I have a 7/8" hole saw, and decided to use it. 7/8" is also a good choice because it is 1/2" trade size for electrical fittings. If I ever want to blank up the hole, a 1/2" electrical knockout (KO) seal will cover it right up.

I put blue tape over the hole drilling area and marked it out. I drilled a 1/4" pilot hole, then used my 7/8" hole saw. I did my 18 1/2" WSM first, then the 22 1/2".

7/8" hole drilled half way between the left leg and vent (it will be directly below my probe grommet).

Adapter installed (outside).

Adapter installed (inside).

Adapter side view.

Fan installed.

Kill plug installed.

18 1/2" inside grate view.

22 1/2" side view.

Both WSMs, also showing the probe grommet directly above, and the thermometer mod.

Bob

Freddy j · 01-02-2013, 05:05 PM

Awesome idea! I like how you give yourself options. I'm also interested to hear our reviews on cooking high & low temp (especially the 22) with the guru. Got my eye on one!

Great pics, thanx for posting.

Freddy j · 01-03-2013, 07:03 PM

Ps, can you show a pic of how you run the probes? Also, I'm diggin' the thermo that you mounted at the top grill. What brand/model thermo dd you go with on that?

ToddM · 01-03-2013, 07:31 PM

Nicely done Sir.

Jaskew82 · 01-03-2013, 07:33 PM

Nevermind.

swamprb · 01-04-2013, 05:09 AM

Nice job! I bought a couple extra WSM adapters to install on my Performer and Cajun Bandit. Kill plug/Guru'd or vents-the way to go!

Untraceable · 01-04-2013, 06:25 AM

I thought about that but there is almost no temp I cant get with 2 fully functioning vents. when my 22 gets dialed in, 1 vent 1/2 open holds 240-250 pretty easily. Dont lose your plugs! I figured they were a 50 cent part but Guru charges 5 bucks for them

BobM · 01-04-2013, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freddy j

Ps, can you show a pic of how you run the probes? Also, I'm diggin' the thermo that you mounted at the top grill. What brand/model thermo dd you go with on that?

Probes.

My grommet mod thread.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...52#post2024152

The thermometer is an F&C 2".

Outside view.

My thermometer mod thread.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...07#post2299407

Bob

Freddy j · 01-04-2013, 12:31 PM

Awesome! Thanx!

01-02-2013, 04:51 PM	#1
BobM is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-16-12 Location: Long Island, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	WSM BBQ Guru Adapter Mod (pr0n) I got a BBQ Guru CyberQ WiFi for Christmas. The manufacturer recommends installing the adapter through a vent hole. I decided to mount the adapter in a separate hole. I can then use the ATC on either of my WSMs. If I choose not to use the ATC, I can just leave the kill plug in the adapter and all the stock vents are fully functional. I bought an extra WSM adapter and kill plug when I ordered my CyberQ WiFi. WSM vent holes are 3/4", the WSM adapter is 1 1/4" ID. I have a 7/8" hole saw, and decided to use it. 7/8" is also a good choice because it is 1/2" trade size for electrical fittings. If I ever want to blank up the hole, a 1/2" electrical knockout (KO) seal will cover it right up. I put blue tape over the hole drilling area and marked it out. I drilled a 1/4" pilot hole, then used my 7/8" hole saw. I did my 18 1/2" WSM first, then the 22 1/2". 7/8" hole drilled half way between the left leg and vent (it will be directly below my probe grommet). Adapter installed (outside). Adapter installed (inside). Adapter side view. Fan installed. Kill plug installed. 18 1/2" inside grate view. 22 1/2" side view. Both WSMs, also showing the probe grommet directly above, and the thermometer mod. Bob __________________ "Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin \| Weber 18 1/2" & 22 1/2" WSM, 22 1/2" & 26 3/4" OTG, Genesis S-330 \| \| BBQ Guru CyberQ WiFi \| Maverick ET-732 \| Last edited by BobM; 01-02-2013 at 05:39 PM..

01-02-2013, 05:05 PM	#2
Freddy j is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-22-12 Location: Boston Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Awesome idea! I like how you give yourself options. I'm also interested to hear our reviews on cooking high & low temp (especially the 22) with the guru. Got my eye on one! Great pics, thanx for posting. __________________ Big Joe Kamado WSM 22.5" wsm mini

01-03-2013, 07:03 PM	#3
Freddy j is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-22-12 Location: Boston Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Ps, can you show a pic of how you run the probes? Also, I'm diggin' the thermo that you mounted at the top grill. What brand/model thermo dd you go with on that? __________________ Big Joe Kamado WSM 22.5" wsm mini

01-03-2013, 07:31 PM	#4
ToddM On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-23-10 Location: Fullerton, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nicely done Sir. __________________ 22.5 WSM, 22.5 OTG, 1992 Smokey Joe

01-03-2013, 07:33 PM	#5
Jaskew82 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-20-11 Location: Airmont, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nevermind. __________________ Hillside BBQ 2013 Stumps Classic - Delivered 4/15/13 Large BGE - Rescued 2012 2010 WSM 22.5" 2010 Weber genesis gas grill Rescued 22.5 Weber One-touch gold Yellow Thermopen BBQ Guru CyberQ 2011 Built UDS - Retired

01-04-2013, 05:09 AM	#6
swamprb somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-27-06 Location: Bothell WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nice job! I bought a couple extra WSM adapters to install on my Performer and Cajun Bandit. Kill plug/Guru'd or vents-the way to go! __________________ Brian - Left Hand Smoke BBQ PNWBA 2010 Team of the Year BGE's/WSM's/BWS Gater/BDS Clones/Weber Performer w EZ-Que/Cajun Bandit/Rib-O-Lator Test Pilot/La Caja China/BBQ Guru/Weber 1000 RK Drum Coffee Roaster Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-H...462391?sk=wall KCBS CBJ/PNWBA CBJ www.pnwba.com

01-04-2013, 06:25 AM	#7
Untraceable is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-19-11 Location: mn Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I thought about that but there is almost no temp I cant get with 2 fully functioning vents. when my 22 gets dialed in, 1 vent 1/2 open holds 240-250 pretty easily. Dont lose your plugs! I figured they were a 50 cent part but Guru charges 5 bucks for them

01-04-2013, 12:31 PM	#9
Freddy j is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-22-12 Location: Boston Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Awesome! Thanx! __________________ Big Joe Kamado WSM 22.5" wsm mini