Weber kettle mod to hold remote thermometer transmitter?

caliking · 04-25-2011, 03:38 PM

I'm looking for a mod which will allow me to place the transmitter unit on a small metal shelf bolted to the grill's bowl. I superglued magnets to the back of the transmitter unit (which I hope will not screw with the unit's functioning), and intend to let it stick to the metal shelf during cooks.

I saw this mod on a recent UDS completion post by a Brethren, and liked the idea, but I'm not sure if the unit will be sitting too close to the bowl and get too hot. I usually have a small table next to the grill to place the transmitter on, but it would be nice to not have to lug that around the yard when I fire up different grills.

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=105160

If anyone has a better mod they would like to share, I'm all ears!

Thanks.

aquablue22 · 04-25-2011, 03:42 PM

I have a shelf that slip over the edge of the kettle and holds that kind of stuff, made by weber. Let me see if I can dig up a picture of it.

Smokey Al Gold · 04-25-2011, 03:44 PM

This is my cheap arse version. I just set my chimney starter on the ground next to the kettle and my thermo has a magnet on the back. I just stick it on the chimney to monitor temps. Of course the chimney is cool when I do this. Works and the chimney is something I always have with the kettle anyways.

BobBrisket · 04-25-2011, 03:54 PM

Weber actually makes a table for the kettles. I had one and then ended up using it as a table for one of my drums. You could also tap into the screw/s that are on the plastic handle and attach something there. I saw a little sheet metal holder that someone built and then re attached the handle over it. Looked pretty slick.
I just can't remember where I saw it.

Bob

caliking · 04-25-2011, 05:16 PM

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm looking for something to attach to the kettle itself, so I might try to work with the sheet metal attached to the handle mod.

My concern is about the transmitter being too close to the hot bowl, but if the metal bracket is attached to the handle, then maybe it'll be ok. If not, then time to to by an ET-732!

deguerre · 04-25-2011, 05:26 PM

I've been using U-Glu double stickey stuff and just adhere the transmitter to the handle on the lid. It's worked so far and the unit hasn't got too hot...yet.

caliking · 04-25-2011, 05:57 PM

Problem solved. I had a conduit cover lying around, which took a minute to bend into shape. put the handle back on with a longer screw and 2 washers on either side of the conduit cover. It even makes a sort of handle. Now I just have to drill the hole for the probe grommet using the lamp repair kit mod.

Thanks!

Chef Jim · 04-25-2011, 06:08 PM

Buy a Performer.

I just had to say it.

caliking · 04-25-2011, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chef Jim

Buy a Performer.

I just had to say it.

I did! http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=104368

Craigslist addiction + Weber addiction= the end of me.

04-25-2011, 03:38 PM	#1
caliking is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-13-10 Location: Houston, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Weber kettle mod to hold remote thermometer transmitter? I'm looking for a mod which will allow me to place the transmitter unit on a small metal shelf bolted to the grill's bowl. I superglued magnets to the back of the transmitter unit (which I hope will not screw with the unit's functioning), and intend to let it stick to the metal shelf during cooks. I saw this mod on a recent UDS completion post by a Brethren, and liked the idea, but I'm not sure if the unit will be sitting too close to the bowl and get too hot. I usually have a small table next to the grill to place the transmitter on, but it would be nice to not have to lug that around the yard when I fire up different grills. http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=105160 If anyone has a better mod they would like to share, I'm all ears! Thanks. __________________ EZ wood handled 3 wheeler \| OTS \| OTS mod to OTG \| Ladybug SS Performer \| UglyDrumTandoor \| UDS v1 \| midi UDS with red nipples \| SJG smoker mod \| Simpsons SJS \| Simpsons OTG \| WGA charcoal \| SJP \| Stacked brick WFO \| Lodge Logic Sportsman's Grill cast iron hibachi/sigri \| LBGE

04-25-2011, 03:42 PM	#2
aquablue22 Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-26-08 Location: Ormond Beach, Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have a shelf that slip over the edge of the kettle and holds that kind of stuff, made by weber. Let me see if I can dig up a picture of it. __________________ Weber Spirit E-310 Gasser 1 - Big Green Egg - Large 2 - 22.5 Weber Kettles 2 - 18.5 Weber Kettle Magma Newport - Gasser (on the Boat) 1 - Terracotta PIG 1 Masterbuilt Modified Smokehouse [COLOR=Green]2 - Super FAST, Super ACCURATE Green Thermapen[/COLOR]1 splashproof)

04-25-2011, 03:44 PM	#3
Smokey Al Gold is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-13-08 Location: San Antonio TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	This is my cheap arse version. I just set my chimney starter on the ground next to the kettle and my thermo has a magnet on the back. I just stick it on the chimney to monitor temps. Of course the chimney is cool when I do this. Works and the chimney is something I always have with the kettle anyways. __________________ 22.5 OTG, 18.5 SJP (modded), 14.5 SJS, Weber Q 100, TX Longhorn Camper grill TL 21 [URL="http://www.elcapoteranch.com"]www.elcapoteranch.com[/URL] [URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/group.php?groupid=39"]ZERO[/URL] Club Member (2) Creator of: "The Great Chicken Sammich Debacle of 2010"

04-25-2011, 03:54 PM	#4
BobBrisket Moderator Join Date: 12-11-07 Location: El Paso, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Weber actually makes a table for the kettles. I had one and then ended up using it as a table for one of my drums. You could also tap into the screw/s that are on the plastic handle and attach something there. I saw a little sheet metal holder that someone built and then re attached the handle over it. Looked pretty slick. I just can't remember where I saw it. Bob __________________ UDS, Pit Barrel Cooker-Courtesy of Poobah, WSM, 22.5 Weber Kettles-K and DR Stamped, 18.5 Weber Bar-B-Kettle, Weber 18.5 Smokey Joe Platinum, Weber Genesis Silver B, Lil' Chief Smoker, Lodge Sportman Grill, Backyard Fire Pit, Dutch Ovens, Discada Set Up, Turkey Fryer! BobBrisket Jr.-MUDS, WSJ Silver My BEST Compliment......"You're a good cooker, Dad!"--My Son. DAN!

04-25-2011, 05:16 PM	#5
caliking is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-13-10 Location: Houston, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the suggestions. I'm looking for something to attach to the kettle itself, so I might try to work with the sheet metal attached to the handle mod. My concern is about the transmitter being too close to the hot bowl, but if the metal bracket is attached to the handle, then maybe it'll be ok. If not, then time to to by an ET-732! __________________ EZ wood handled 3 wheeler \| OTS \| OTS mod to OTG \| Ladybug SS Performer \| UglyDrumTandoor \| UDS v1 \| midi UDS with red nipples \| SJG smoker mod \| Simpsons SJS \| Simpsons OTG \| WGA charcoal \| SJP \| Stacked brick WFO \| Lodge Logic Sportsman's Grill cast iron hibachi/sigri \| LBGE

04-25-2011, 05:26 PM	#6
deguerre somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-15-09 Location: Memphis, TN...Formerly of Decatur, AL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've been using U-Glu double stickey stuff and just adhere the transmitter to the handle on the lid. It's worked so far and the unit hasn't got too hot...yet. __________________ Guerry >^..^< Weber 22 1/2" OTS "Dirty Girl", Weber Performer/Cajun Bandit "Cajun Queen", GOSM "Bubba Q", Maverick et73, RED Thermapen, One Cameron Stove Top "Lazy Girl".It burns sawdust... Avatar by Northwest BBQ!!! If you really care about this place, you'll show some respect for it. Seven Zero notches on my spatula. Join_Us_In_The_Throwdowns_Forum!

04-25-2011, 05:57 PM	#7
caliking is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-13-10 Location: Houston, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Problem solved. I had a conduit cover lying around, which took a minute to bend into shape. put the handle back on with a longer screw and 2 washers on either side of the conduit cover. It even makes a sort of handle. Now I just have to drill the hole for the probe grommet using the lamp repair kit mod. Thanks! __________________ EZ wood handled 3 wheeler \| OTS \| OTS mod to OTG \| Ladybug SS Performer \| UglyDrumTandoor \| UDS v1 \| midi UDS with red nipples \| SJG smoker mod \| Simpsons SJS \| Simpsons OTG \| WGA charcoal \| SJP \| Stacked brick WFO \| Lodge Logic Sportsman's Grill cast iron hibachi/sigri \| LBGE Last edited by caliking; 06-21-2011 at 04:14 PM..

04-25-2011, 06:08 PM	#8
Chef Jim Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-07-10 Location: Tequesta, Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Buy a Performer. I just had to say it. __________________ Judge Jim, Given to me by Terry @ Git R Smoked. Chef Jim, Gym, Jim, or CJ. I'm not a Chef, but I play one on the internet. http://www.chef-jim.com A veteran is Someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life." That is honor, and there are far too many people in this country who no longer understand it. Author unknown.

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