jmill88
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My Maverick is coming in today and had a stupid question. Is it ok to just run the wires under the lid or will that crimp the wires? I thought I read somewhere that you don't want to crimp/smash the wires.
Maverick ET-732
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Big Kahuna
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Unsure of what type of lid you are referring to but on my ceramic grill I have a felt gasket and this will not harm the leads. However what I do is wrap the leads that are inside the grill in aluminum foil to add additional shielding from direct heat. Not sure if it works or not but I have been using the same leads for over two years now with no issues. (ET-73)
pinkelephant
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depends on how heavy yr lid is
Are the probe wires braided stainless steel?
Chef Jim
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I have drilled a hole in my WSM for probes. But, I don't have a hole on my performer so I just run them under the lid. No problems at all.
Pappy
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I drilled a hole in everything. Grills & smokers.
chomper's bbq
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I just shut my weber lids on my UDS on the wires. No trouble so far.
Stacks
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On my WSM, I run them through the top vent
Blackened
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I have a hole drilled in my flat top drum, but run the wires under the lid on the kettle.. no problems
jmill88
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Sorry guys, I have a 18.5 WSM.
pinkelephant
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I used the waterproof 1/2" elect box fitting for conduit. it has the rubber piece inside with an oval hole. other than that, put it thru the top vent. you dont want a wsm lid cracked open
Dragonfly
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I use mine under the lid, no problems so far....love my Maverick, you will too.
Warthog
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I used the waterproof 1/2" elect box fitting for conduit. it has the rubber piece inside with an oval hole. other than that, put it thru the top vent. you dont want a wsm lid cracked open
That is what I used on my UDS. I did take the rubber insert out and drill it round. Now I can get 3 or 4 probes through it with no problem.
Cliff H.
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I removed a screw and replaced it with an insert.
jmill88
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What do you mean by insert?
nexpress
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I bought a pair of the 3/8" grommets off of the cajun bandit website for use with mine.
5-0 BBQ
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Sorry I missed this yesterday.
It is best not to close a lid on the wire. If you do you take the chance of crimping the jacket and causing a short. The only lids that I feel safe closing on the wire are ceramic grill lids. This is because of the felt on the lids.
It is best not to close a lid on the wire. If you do you take the chance of crimping the jacket and causing a short. The only lids that I feel safe closing on the wire are ceramic grill lids. This is because of the felt on the lids.
jmill88
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Thanks for the response. I purchased the Maverick from you guys and received my discount and the thermometer arrived very quickly. Thanks!
