WSM with Sensor Grommets with Zinc Coated Collars?

FIREPIT · 01-10-2013, 04:59 PM

Hey everyone,

www.cajunbandit.com has sensor grommets for your thermo probes that look nice. They're made up of a brass grommet with a zinc coated collar and set screw. The zinc coated collar is about one inch in diameter and 1/2 inch thick. Could there be any health issues bbq'n/smokin with these zinc coated collars inside the cooking chamber?

They also have black oxide collars.......

Thanks for your help!

Offthehook · 01-10-2013, 05:13 PM

Not sure but I have some in the mail right now with my new door.

FIREPIT · 01-11-2013, 10:57 AM

Anybody?!?!?

J'ville Grill · 01-11-2013, 11:17 AM

They won't kill you, geez.

cpw · 01-11-2013, 11:39 AM

Personally, I Wouldn't worry about it.

Johnny_Crunch · 01-11-2013, 12:17 PM

Soak them in vinegar if you want to remove it.

BobM · 01-11-2013, 01:25 PM

I don't think they will cause a problem.
They are small.
Due to where they are located in the cooker, they won't be getting really hot.
Even if they give off zinc vapor, you will be using the cooker outdoors.
If you want to be safe, remove the zinc coating. Try muriatic acid, or as "Johnny_Crunch" suggested, vinegar.

Good luck.

Bob

FIREPIT · 01-11-2013, 02:51 PM

Thanks to all the folks who had a "useful" response. I'll go ahead and use them and again, thanks!

J'ville Grill · 01-11-2013, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by FIREPIT

Thanks to all the folks who had a "useful" response. I'll go ahead and use them and again, thanks!

You're welcome :)

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FIREPIT · 01-11-2013, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by J'ville Grill

You're welcome :)

Freddy j · 01-11-2013, 09:14 PM

I'd have to say that if you're concerned about the health issues of the grommets then you should be more concerned with the fat & cholesterol of the meats that we are cranking out.

I love my grommets! Consider the zinc to be my secret ingredient ;)

BobM · 01-11-2013, 09:20 PM

Fat is where the flavor is!

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Smoothsmoke · 01-11-2013, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freddy j

I'd have to say that if you're concerned about the health issues of the grommets then you should be more concerned with the fat & cholesterol of the meats that we are cranking out.

I love my grommets! Consider the zinc to be my secret ingredient ;)

Dont share the zincret ingredient man!

thirdeye · 01-11-2013, 09:59 PM

I don't think the zinc coating will be a problem since you are not burning it, besides you will get a coating of smoke on it in no time.

I'm currently working on some thermometer holders and probe access tubes and those collars come in a variety of materials... from nylon to alumimum, to zinc plated steel, and also stainless. In the 1/4 and 3/8 sizes, they are about $1.25 each in steel, and $3.25 in stainless... so, if you are nervous you can move to stainless. .

Toast · 01-11-2013, 10:03 PM

You may need a "Sacrificial Anode" to attach to your rig due to "Di-electric Corrosion". That should remove the risk of any harmful effects. PM me and I will send one for a minimal fee.

01-10-2013, 04:59 PM	#1
FIREPIT Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 12-28-12 Location: Northern Louisiana Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	WSM with Sensor Grommets with Zinc Coated Collars? Hey everyone, www.cajunbandit.com has sensor grommets for your thermo probes that look nice. They're made up of a brass grommet with a zinc coated collar and set screw. The zinc coated collar is about one inch in diameter and 1/2 inch thick. Could there be any health issues bbq'n/smokin with these zinc coated collars inside the cooking chamber? They also have black oxide collars....... Thanks for your help! __________________ FIREPIT Gator Pit Party Gator 24X42 (ordered 1/8/13) 22.5" WSM 22.5" Weber Performer Gold Black Thermapen with Red Flames (fastest) "Spare rib anyone?" - Adam

01-10-2013, 05:13 PM	#2
Offthehook Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-04-12 Location: San Gabriel Valley, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Not sure but I have some in the mail right now with my new door. __________________ Taylor - WSM 18.5 with Wifi Stoker, Kamado Smoker BBQ, Char-broil infrared grill, lots of charcoal.

01-11-2013, 10:57 AM	#3
FIREPIT Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 12-28-12 Location: Northern Louisiana Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Anybody?!?!? __________________ FIREPIT Gator Pit Party Gator 24X42 (ordered 1/8/13) 22.5" WSM 22.5" Weber Performer Gold Black Thermapen with Red Flames (fastest) "Spare rib anyone?" - Adam

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01-11-2013, 11:39 AM	#5
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01-11-2013, 12:17 PM	#6
Johnny_Crunch Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-03-10 Location: Cypress TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Soak them in vinegar if you want to remove it. __________________ J Crunch

01-11-2013, 01:25 PM	#7
BobM is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-16-12 Location: Long Island, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I don't think they will cause a problem. They are small. Due to where they are located in the cooker, they won't be getting really hot. Even if they give off zinc vapor, you will be using the cooker outdoors. If you want to be safe, remove the zinc coating. Try muriatic acid, or as "Johnny_Crunch" suggested, vinegar. Good luck. 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 \|

01-11-2013, 02:51 PM	#8
FIREPIT Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 12-28-12 Location: Northern Louisiana Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks to all the folks who had a "useful" response. I'll go ahead and use them and again, thanks! __________________ FIREPIT Gator Pit Party Gator 24X42 (ordered 1/8/13) 22.5" WSM 22.5" Weber Performer Gold Black Thermapen with Red Flames (fastest) "Spare rib anyone?" - Adam

01-11-2013, 09:14 PM	#11
Freddy j is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-22-12 Location: Boston Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I'd have to say that if you're concerned about the health issues of the grommets then you should be more concerned with the fat & cholesterol of the meats that we are cranking out. I love my grommets! Consider the zinc to be my secret ingredient ;) __________________ Big Joe Kamado WSM 22.5" wsm mini

01-11-2013, 09:20 PM	#12
BobM is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-16-12 Location: Long Island, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Fat is where the flavor is! Sent from my Android phone. __________________ "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 \|

01-11-2013, 09:59 PM	#14
thirdeye Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-14-06 Location: At home on the range in Wyoming Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	I don't think the zinc coating will be a problem since you are not burning it, besides you will get a coating of smoke on it in no time. I'm currently working on some thermometer holders and probe access tubes and those collars come in a variety of materials... from nylon to alumimum, to zinc plated steel, and also stainless. In the 1/4 and 3/8 sizes, they are about $1.25 each in steel, and $3.25 in stainless... so, if you are nervous you can move to stainless. . __________________ ~thirdeye~ I Play With Fire and Smoke *KCBS - CBJ* Big Green Eggs, Big Drum Smokers, Big Chiefs, Weber Smokey Joe "Custom Tall Boy" Oil Patch Horizontal Visit my Cookin' Site by clicking HERE Barbecue is not rocket surgery

01-11-2013, 10:03 PM	#15
Toast Babbling Farker Join Date: 03-17-12 Location: Shreveport, LA Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	You may need a "Sacrificial Anode" to attach to your rig due to "Di-electric Corrosion". That should remove the risk of any harmful effects. PM me and I will send one for a minimal fee. __________________ Cooking Equipment: Weber WSM Weber Spirit S-320 Charbroil Oilless Turkey Fryer Wife LuzziAnn 1956 model. Maverick ET-732 Superfast LSU Purple Thermapen The Fun Never Stops at the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns