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jmill88
10-05-2011, 12:18 PM
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.

Big Kahuna
10-05-2011, 12:28 PM
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
10-05-2011, 12:28 PM
depends on how heavy yr lid is

tmehlhorn
10-05-2011, 12:34 PM
What grill do you have?

Callahan-que
10-05-2011, 12:41 PM
Are the probe wires braided stainless steel?

Chef Jim
10-05-2011, 12:46 PM
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
10-05-2011, 12:52 PM
I drilled a hole in everything. Grills & smokers.

chomper's bbq
10-05-2011, 01:17 PM
I just shut my weber lids on my UDS on the wires. No trouble so far.

Warthog
10-05-2011, 01:21 PM
I have a hole in my UDS for probe wires. My ET-732 works great I think you will really enjoy it.

Stacks
10-05-2011, 01:23 PM
On my WSM, I run them through the top vent

Blackened
10-05-2011, 01:23 PM
I have a hole drilled in my flat top drum, but run the wires under the lid on the kettle.. no problems

jmill88
10-05-2011, 03:15 PM
Sorry guys, I have a 18.5 WSM.

pinkelephant
10-05-2011, 03:20 PM
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

http://serious-bbq.com/Serious-BBQ/butts1/800/02.jpg

Dragonfly
10-05-2011, 03:37 PM
I use mine under the lid, no problems so far....love my Maverick, you will too.

Warthog
10-06-2011, 07:28 AM
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

http://serious-bbq.com/Serious-BBQ/butts1/800/02.jpg

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.
10-06-2011, 07:52 AM
I removed a screw and replaced it with an insert.

jmill88
10-06-2011, 08:01 AM
I removed a screw and replaced it with an insert.

What do you mean by insert?

nexpress
10-06-2011, 08:08 AM
I bought a pair of the 3/8" grommets off of the cajun bandit website for use with mine.

5-0 BBQ
10-06-2011, 09:26 AM
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.

jmill88
10-06-2011, 10:24 AM
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.

Thanks for the response. I purchased the Maverick from you guys and received my discount and the thermometer arrived very quickly. Thanks!

jmill88
10-06-2011, 12:29 PM
I bought a pair of the 3/8" grommets off of the cajun bandit website for use with mine.

If you have to drill new holes for the 3/8" size, why not just drill the holes and not worry about the grommet kit? I'm sure it looks better to install it, but any other factors to consider?

Pappy
10-06-2011, 08:38 PM
I used a piece of threaded lamp pipe for my weber performer.

http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k591/Pappy1954/Weber%20Thermo%20Port/IMG_3460.jpg

Hoosier1960
10-06-2011, 08:57 PM
I ordered 2 of these this evening. One for myself, and one for a for a friend. I plan on putting mine on a UDS with the hose barb fitting or maybe the lamp nipple for the probes and cabling.