Maverick ET-732

[jmill88]

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]

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]

depends on how heavy yr lid is

 

[tmehlhorn]

What grill do you have?

 

[Callahan-que]

Are the probe wires braided stainless steel?

 

[Chef Jim]

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]

I drilled a hole in everything. Grills & smokers.

 

[chomper's bbq]

I just shut my weber lids on my UDS on the wires. No trouble so far.

 

[Warthog]

I have a hole in my UDS for probe wires. My ET-732 works great I think you will really enjoy it.

 

[Stacks]

On my WSM, I run them through the top vent

 

[Blackened]

I have a hole drilled in my flat top drum, but run the wires under the lid on the kettle.. no problems

 

[jmill88]

Sorry guys, I have a 18.5 WSM.

 

[pinkelephant]

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]

I use mine under the lid, no problems so far....love my Maverick, you will too.

 

[Warthog]

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.]

I removed a screw and replaced it with an insert.

 

[jmill88]

I removed a screw and replaced it with an insert.

What do you mean by insert?

 

[nexpress]

I bought a pair of the 3/8" grommets off of the cajun bandit website for use with mine.

 

[5-0 BBQ]

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]

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!