Temperature probes in BGE?

jeffbokc · 11-17-2012, 10:05 AM

I have a new Big Green Egg which I will use for my Thanksgiving turkey. I also have a remote thermometer that I'll use. Where to people route the temperature probes for BGS's or similar cookers? I was planning to just string the wire between the base and lid, then I saw a video where someone strung the probe through the top vent. What is everyone's preference and experience?
Thanks.

fingerlickin' · 11-17-2012, 10:13 AM

Between the base and lid works great. No need to use the top vent. :thumbup:

eggzlot · 11-17-2012, 02:06 PM

same deal here - thru base/dome on the felt.

I used to run it through the top daisy wheel, but even a 6' probe, it would barely fit, would have to get a high side table to place the thermometer on to create some slack, etc

So now I just go under lid/on top of base, no worries.

If you are using a platesetter - run the probe wire over the "leg" and out the smoker so to speak - helps shield the wire probe from direct heat.

jeffbokc · 11-17-2012, 03:52 PM

Thanks for the input. I was worried the weight of the lid would somehow compromise the probe wire.

Buckeye Bob · 11-17-2012, 04:18 PM

I have had no problems with crimping on the wires running between dome and base. You're going to love your Egg!

shirknwrk · 11-17-2012, 06:49 PM

'Tween the base and the lid.

Gnaws on Pigs · 11-17-2012, 08:14 PM

Just run mine between the lid and base too. Never had a problem.

kennyd0118 · 11-17-2012, 09:35 PM

Base and lid with my Maverick.
Never had a problem.

R2Egg2Q · 11-17-2012, 09:39 PM

Between the base & lid, same way as Eggzlot mentioned, over a plate setter leg.

Midnight Smoke · 11-17-2012, 10:05 PM

When I used one I went between the Dome and Base. I also wrapped the wires over the coals in Aluminum foil to protect them.

11-17-2012, 10:05 AM	#1
jeffbokc Found some matches. Join Date: 10-31-12 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Temperature probes in BGE? I have a new Big Green Egg which I will use for my Thanksgiving turkey. I also have a remote thermometer that I'll use. Where to people route the temperature probes for BGS's or similar cookers? I was planning to just string the wire between the base and lid, then I saw a video where someone strung the probe through the top vent. What is everyone's preference and experience? Thanks.

11-17-2012, 10:13 AM	#2
fingerlickin' Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-08-10 Location: Boyertown, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Between the base and lid works great. No need to use the top vent. :thumbup: __________________ Jason "I can get a good look at a T-bone by sticking my head up a bull's a$$, but I'd rather take a butcher's word for it". - Tommy Callahan III XL Big Green Egg, 22.5 Weber OTS, WSJ Gold/Mini WSM, 18" & 22" WSM Flyers Orange Thermapen WAEFAY...WWGALD???

11-17-2012, 08:14 PM	#7
Gnaws on Pigs is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-22-10 Location: Smoky Mountains, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Just run mine between the lid and base too. Never had a problem. __________________ ...Half a yard full of crap to cook on like everybody else... Slow-to-average-speed GRAY Wal-Mart thermometer Just a hungry hillbilly lookin for a dead critter to cook Four Zeros in one throwdown, baby!

11-17-2012, 09:39 PM	#9
R2Egg2Q is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-15-10 Location: Pleasanton, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Between the base & lid, same way as Eggzlot mentioned, over a plate setter leg. __________________ -John XL BGE, Large BGE, Small BGE, Mini BGE, Superior Smokers SS-Two, Hasty Bake Gourmet, Imperial Kamado, UDS (Darth Maul), Thai Charcoal cooker, Webers: 18.5" WSM, WGA, Summit S-620 NG; Stoker, Stealthy Black Thermapen, custom BGE & Weber handles by brethren martyleach IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball Maker CLICK HERE to join us in a BBQ Brethren Throwdown!

11-17-2012, 10:05 PM	#10
Midnight Smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-24-08 Location: Southern Arizona Desert Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	When I used one I went between the Dome and Base. I also wrapped the wires over the coals in Aluminum foil to protect them. __________________ ************************ * Terry ~ aka Pork Smoker * XL-BGE Hatched 06/20/2008 09:42 pm ** * Couple Weber Kettles, CharGriller, UDS * * Ultra Fast Red Thermapen * Projects Kamado Restoration Bandera Restoration

11-17-2012, 02:06 PM	#3
eggzlot Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-08-11 Location: Northern NJ Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	same deal here - thru base/dome on the felt. I used to run it through the top daisy wheel, but even a 6' probe, it would barely fit, would have to get a high side table to place the thermometer on to create some slack, etc So now I just go under lid/on top of base, no worries. If you are using a platesetter - run the probe wire over the "leg" and out the smoker so to speak - helps shield the wire probe from direct heat.

11-17-2012, 03:52 PM	#4
jeffbokc Found some matches. Join Date: 10-31-12 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the input. I was worried the weight of the lid would somehow compromise the probe wire.

11-17-2012, 04:18 PM	#5
Buckeye Bob Found some matches. Join Date: 03-17-12 Location: Chicago Western Suburbs Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have had no problems with crimping on the wires running between dome and base. You're going to love your Egg!

11-17-2012, 06:49 PM	#6
shirknwrk Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-05-10 Location: Kansas City, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	'Tween the base and the lid.

11-17-2012, 09:35 PM	#8
kennyd0118 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-02-11 Location: Hollis NH Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Base and lid with my Maverick. Never had a problem.