Maverick et 732 with UDS

CarlWayne · 01-29-2013, 11:08 AM

Saw someone who had drilled a hole and used some kind of insert to run the probe wires. What is it and where do I get one!

rdhines40 · 01-29-2013, 11:18 AM

No pictures cuz I'm on my phone but I used a lamp repair kit from lowes or Home Depot. It's the threaded tube and nuts that light fixtures and lamps use. Just cut to size and lock in place. Then I stuff a small ball of foil in once the temp probe is passed through.

gtr · 01-29-2013, 11:19 AM

There's a discussion of it in this thread.

Bearsmokes · 01-29-2013, 11:22 AM

I used a 1/2" Halex conduit connector with a rubber insert for a cord. I got mine at HD and I think it was about $5. Halex Connector

CarlWayne · 01-29-2013, 11:35 AM

How easy are they to remove? I go back and forth using my thermometer with my UDS and my kettle.

gtr · 01-29-2013, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by CarlWayne

How easy are they to remove? I go back and forth using my thermometer with my UDS and my kettle.

You just thread the probe wires in & out of the connector, they're not permanently affixed.

olewarthog · 01-29-2013, 12:53 PM

I just drilled a hole large enough to run the probes & cables thru. Just don't believe enough air will be drawn thru that small hole to make a difference.

Swamp Donkeyz BBQ · 01-29-2013, 01:14 PM

I just drilled small holes out too. I took a small rat tail file and slicked the edges up. Haven't had any issues yet.

gtr · 01-29-2013, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by olewarthog

I just drilled a hole large enough to run the probes & cables thru. Just don't believe enough air will be drawn thru that small hole to make a difference.

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Originally Posted by Swamp Donkeyz BBQ

I just drilled small holes out too. I took a small rat tail file and slicked the edges up. Haven't had any issues yet.

Yup. I did the conduit connector for my UDS and MUDS but I'm not convinced that the connector is much more than just a fancy hole.

Enkidu · 01-29-2013, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by gtr

There's a discussion of it in this thread.

Nice! Thanks for the link, Greg. I am gonna add that to my UDS build.

CarlWayne · 01-29-2013, 02:40 PM

The UDS is a cheap but efficient build. I think I'll go the cheap way and drill a hole. Thanks guys!

jrn · 01-29-2013, 03:26 PM

Yeah I just drilled a 5/16" hole for the maverick leads.

Royalslover · 01-29-2013, 03:36 PM

I have the little gaskets that I bought from Maverick and I love them. I really like the protection for the wires.

jrberry55 · 01-29-2013, 03:50 PM

I used a Bronze collared bushing similar to this...

http://www.amazon.com/Bunting-Bearings-CFM010013012-Bronze-Flanged/dp/B003HIXABI

and a collar nut similar to this on the inside...

[URL="http://www.ruland.com/ps_collars_shaft_msc.asp"[/URL]

I can get the specs on this if you want, I cant remember the sizes off hand. The probes have to be inserted one at a time. You do the meat probe first then the pit probe. Perfect fit! My criteria were simple finished look, easy install, small hole to be drilled, heat resistant (no plastic or rubber), and lastly affordable, which these pieces probably cost me a tad over 5$.

jrberry55 · 01-29-2013, 03:54 PM

second link..not working, but it is posted here...

http://www.ruland.com/ps_collars_shaft_msc.asp

01-29-2013, 11:08 AM	#1
CarlWayne Take a breath! Join Date: 10-24-11 Location: Granbury, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Maverick et 732 with UDS Saw someone who had drilled a hole and used some kind of insert to run the probe wires. What is it and where do I get one! __________________ My real name is Clint. Weber Kettle 22.5. UDS. Working on another UDS.

01-29-2013, 11:19 AM	#3
gtr Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-16-10 Location: Culver City, CA Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	There's a discussion of it in this thread. __________________ 50" Klose BYC, Backwoods Chubby, UDS, 26" & 22.5" Weber Kettles, Jumbo Joe, WGA, WSJ/MUDS, Jumbo Old Smokey, Pig Hibachi, a piece of expanded metal I throw over the fire pit sometimes, Stealthy Black & Vol Orange Thermapens Displaced East Tennesseean Proud recipient of a Tick Former outlaw MOINK baller, now IMBAS Certified, but still lookin' over my shoulder. Golden Goose Egg - Got 2 in the nest baby! SPFP Mayzie's keeping an eye out for you! WTFWGALD?

01-29-2013, 11:35 AM	#5
CarlWayne Take a breath! Join Date: 10-24-11 Location: Granbury, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	How easy are they to remove? I go back and forth using my thermometer with my UDS and my kettle. __________________ My real name is Clint. Weber Kettle 22.5. UDS. Working on another UDS.

01-29-2013, 12:53 PM	#7
olewarthog Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-07-10 Location: Hazlehurst, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I just drilled a hole large enough to run the probes & cables thru. Just don't believe enough air will be drawn thru that small hole to make a difference. __________________ Jim Sewell -- GBA Master Judge, Contest Rep & GBA Webmaster

01-29-2013, 02:40 PM	#11
CarlWayne Take a breath! Join Date: 10-24-11 Location: Granbury, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The UDS is a cheap but efficient build. I think I'll go the cheap way and drill a hole. Thanks guys! __________________ My real name is Clint. Weber Kettle 22.5. UDS. Working on another UDS.

01-29-2013, 11:18 AM	#2
rdhines40 Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 01-14-13 Location: tulsa,ok Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	No pictures cuz I'm on my phone but I used a lamp repair kit from lowes or Home Depot. It's the threaded tube and nuts that light fixtures and lamps use. Just cut to size and lock in place. Then I stuff a small ball of foil in once the temp probe is passed through.

01-29-2013, 11:22 AM	#4
Bearsmokes Got Wood. Join Date: 05-23-11 Location: N Las Vegas, NV Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I used a 1/2" Halex conduit connector with a rubber insert for a cord. I got mine at HD and I think it was about $5. Halex Connector

01-29-2013, 01:14 PM	#8
Swamp Donkeyz BBQ Take a breath! Join Date: 07-25-12 Location: Huntsville, Tx Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I just drilled small holes out too. I took a small rat tail file and slicked the edges up. Haven't had any issues yet.

01-29-2013, 03:26 PM	#12
jrn Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-30-12 Location: Quitman, Ms Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yeah I just drilled a 5/16" hole for the maverick leads. __________________ UDS, mini wsm

01-29-2013, 03:36 PM	#13
Royalslover Got Wood. Join Date: 02-18-12 Location: Kansas City, KS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have the little gaskets that I bought from Maverick and I love them. I really like the protection for the wires.

01-29-2013, 03:50 PM	#14
jrberry55 Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 11-26-12 Location: Centennial, CO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I used a Bronze collared bushing similar to this... http://www.amazon.com/Bunting-Bearings-CFM010013012-Bronze-Flanged/dp/B003HIXABI http://www.amazon.com/Bunting-Bearings-CFM010013012-Bronze-Flanged/dp/B003HIXABI and a collar nut similar to this on the inside... [URL="http://www.ruland.com/ps_collars_shaft_msc.asp"[/URL] I can get the specs on this if you want, I cant remember the sizes off hand. The probes have to be inserted one at a time. You do the meat probe first then the pit probe. Perfect fit! My criteria were simple finished look, easy install, small hole to be drilled, heat resistant (no plastic or rubber), and lastly affordable, which these pieces probably cost me a tad over 5$. Last edited by jrberry55; 01-29-2013 at 03:53 PM.. Reason: missing link

01-29-2013, 03:54 PM	#15
jrberry55 Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 11-26-12 Location: Centennial, CO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	second link..not working, but it is posted here... http://www.ruland.com/ps_collars_shaft_msc.asp