UDS - Remote Thermometer

1dusty00a · 01-12-2013, 10:53 AM

Happy New Year to All.

Got a Big Poppa Smoker and I love it but for Two things. I would like to 1)be able to check the Temp in the Center of the Barrel and 2) be able to check the Temp of the meat without lifting the Lid!!!

What Remote thermometers are accurate and could deal with the Temps while not having to worry about crushing the Leads with a Metal to Metal tight fit? Are Remote Thermometers the way to go or should I drill another hole in the Drum for the Leads to go thru??

Thanks for Any/All suggestions.

Good Cookin

Dusty

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hav · 01-12-2013, 11:17 AM

Here is the way I did it on my UDS using my Maverick Remote Smoker Dual Probe Wireless Thermometer ET-73 (the

ET732

is the newer version by the way).

Note the close-up on the lower right hand side of the pic.

I am able to run all my probes and by pointing the nipple down, it does not let much heat or smoke escape. If I rotate it up, it makes the UDS appear to be smoking a pipe, lol.

BobM · 01-12-2013, 11:17 AM

Many people run their probe wires under the lid and never have a problem. A grommet is a better option though. A grommet also keeps the wires more out of the way.

This is the grommet mod I did to my WSM.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...52#post2024152

I have a Maverick ET-732, it works well. Even though I use a probe grommet, the pit probe went bad after about 10 cooks and I had to by a replacement.

Good luck.

Bob

Ole Man Dan · 01-12-2013, 11:43 PM

On my UDS I went Low tech.
I drilled a hole less than 1/4", and insert the probe and wire.
I did this just below the rim and lid...
AND I stuff a tiny piece of Aluminum foil in the hole.
(Not really necessary, if tiny amount of smoke leaks out it's really only just below the exhaust holes...)

When not in use I drop a small bolt into the hole.

thirdeye · 01-13-2013, 04:50 AM

I have both options,... a hole to sneak cable thermometers (both pit and meat probes) inside and I also mounted a 12" long thermometer a couple of inches below my upper grate to measure the temp in the center of the drum. My drums have a 40 to 50 degree difference in temperature readings between the short stem thermometer and the long stem thermometer, so I rely on the long stem one.

I have a small shelf for my cable therms, plugs and to hold my wiggle rod, the bottom photo was taken before I added the second thermometer.

Swamp Donkeyz BBQ · 01-13-2013, 05:12 AM

+1 on drilling the small hole. Works just fine for me.
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h20loo · 01-13-2013, 05:44 AM

I use a truck tire valve stem- drilled out if necessary- to hold my thermometers. They bolt on and the stainless looks clean and simple.

1dusty00a · 01-13-2013, 06:05 AM

Thanks for all of the Great Ideas, ordered a Mav 732 yesterday and will install next weekend. have to devise a Creative shelf for it to reside on but, I've got a week to come up with that.

Thanks
Dusty

thirdeye · 01-13-2013, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by h20loo

I use a truck tire valve stem- drilled out if necessary- to hold my thermometers. They bolt on and the stainless looks clean and simple.

Nice,... Can we see a photo or two of that?

Sammy_Shuford · 01-13-2013, 11:50 AM

I just thread it out a open vent on top! Worked fine for years.

01-12-2013, 10:53 AM	#1
1dusty00a Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 12-08-12 Location: West Bend, WI	UDS - Remote Thermometer Happy New Year to All. Got a Big Poppa Smoker and I love it but for Two things. I would like to 1)be able to check the Temp in the Center of the Barrel and 2) be able to check the Temp of the meat without lifting the Lid!!! What Remote thermometers are accurate and could deal with the Temps while not having to worry about crushing the Leads with a Metal to Metal tight fit? Are Remote Thermometers the way to go or should I drill another hole in the Drum for the Leads to go thru?? Thanks for Any/All suggestions. Good Cookin Dusty If its in the UDS Thread, any Idea what page (1-600)

01-12-2013, 11:17 AM	#2
hav is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 06-30-08 Location: Flushing, NY	Here is the way I did it on my UDS using my Maverick Remote Smoker Dual Probe Wireless Thermometer ET-73 (the ET732 ET732 is the newer version by the way). Note the close-up on the lower right hand side of the pic. I am able to run all my probes and by pointing the nipple down, it does not let much heat or smoke escape. If I rotate it up, it makes the UDS appear to be smoking a pipe, lol. __________________ Butts-N-Gutts BBQ Team ( NYC Chapter Member ) Official MOINK Ball Maker ( Certified Dec 2008 ) Not So Ugly Drum Smoker, now on wheels!; 22.5" Weber Kettle One Touch Gold (CL Rescue); 22.5" Weber [B][COLOR=blue][I]Cool-Blue[/I][/COLOR][/B] Performer; 14" Table Top Kettle Grill; Turkey Fryer; [B][I][COLOR=red]Rapid-Fire-Red[/COLOR][/I][/B] Thermapen!; [COLOR="SeaGreen"][B][I]Mini, Small, Medium & Large BGE![/I][/B][/COLOR]

01-12-2013, 11:17 AM	#3
BobM Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-16-12 Location: Long Island, NY	Many people run their probe wires under the lid and never have a problem. A grommet is a better option though. A grommet also keeps the wires more out of the way. This is the grommet mod I did to my WSM. http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...52#post2024152 I have a Maverick ET-732, it works well. Even though I use a probe grommet, the pit probe went bad after about 10 cooks and I had to by a replacement. Good luck. Bob __________________ "Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin \| [COLOR=RoyalBlue][COLOR=Red]Weber[/COLOR] 18 1/2" & 22 1/2" WSM[/COLOR], [COLOR=SeaGreen]22 1/2" & 26 3/4" OTG[/COLOR][COLOR=DimGray][COLOR=Black],[/COLOR] [COLOR=DeepSkyBlue]Genesis S-330[/COLOR][/COLOR] \|[COLOR=DarkRed] [COLOR=Black]\|[/COLOR] BBQ Guru CyberQ WiFi [/COLOR]\| [COLOR=DarkOrange]Maverick ET-732[/COLOR] \| [COLOR=Gray]Gray Thermapen[/COLOR] \| Last edited by BobM; 01-12-2013 at 12:02 PM..

01-13-2013, 04:50 AM	#5
thirdeye somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-14-06 Location: At home on the range in Wyoming	I have both options,... a hole to sneak cable thermometers (both pit and meat probes) inside and I also mounted a 12" long thermometer a couple of inches below my upper grate to measure the temp in the center of the drum. My drums have a 40 to 50 degree difference in temperature readings between the short stem thermometer and the long stem thermometer, so I rely on the long stem one. I have a small shelf for my cable therms, plugs and to hold my wiggle rod, the bottom photo was taken before I added the second thermometer. __________________ ~thirdeye~ I Play With Fire and Smoke *Barbecuist ~ Charcuterist ~ KCBS Master Judge & CTC* Big Green Eggs, Big Drum Smokers, Big Chiefs, Weber Smokey Joe "Custom Tall Boy" Oil Patch Horizontal, SnS Deluxe Kettle Visit my Cookin' Site by clicking HERE Barbecue is not rocket surgery “The problem with quotes on the Internet is that it's hard to verify their authenticity” ~ Abraham Lincoln

01-13-2013, 11:50 AM	#10
Sammy_Shuford is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-17-09 Location: Summerville, SC	I just thread it out a open vent on top! Worked fine for years. __________________ [LEFT][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana] Yoder YS640 PitBoss Copper top series 7 [I][FONT="Arial Black"][B][I]A Pair of Pellet Poopers[/I][/B][/FONT][/I][/FONT][/COLOR] [/LEFT] [FONT=Verdana][COLOR=black][COLOR=magenta]Purple Thermapen:laugh:[/COLOR][/COLOR][/FONT] MASTER Judge, SCBA Carolina Pit Master [URL]http://patio-q.com/[/URL]

01-12-2013, 11:43 PM	#4
Ole Man Dan is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-24-11 Location: Gadsden, Alabama	On my UDS I went Low tech. I drilled a hole less than 1/4", and insert the probe and wire. I did this just below the rim and lid... AND I stuff a tiny piece of Aluminum foil in the hole. (Not really necessary, if tiny amount of smoke leaks out it's really only just below the exhaust holes...) When not in use I drop a small bolt into the hole.

01-13-2013, 05:44 AM	#7
h20loo is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-22-08 Location: waterloo ontario	I use a truck tire valve stem- drilled out if necessary- to hold my thermometers. They bolt on and the stainless looks clean and simple.

01-13-2013, 06:05 AM	#8
1dusty00a Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 12-08-12 Location: West Bend, WI	Thanks for all of the Great Ideas, ordered a Mav 732 yesterday and will install next weekend. have to devise a Creative shelf for it to reside on but, I've got a week to come up with that. Thanks Dusty