Hey Tom. Really enjoy your videos. Keep them up. I know this is an older video and you may not even get this, but in case you do: I installed the same port from Amazon on my Weber Kettle and it worked fine initially. In one of your comment threads (forget which video), one of your subscribers asked if the higher heat from grilling caused any problem with the inner seal of the probe. Apparently most do not have a problem. It turns out that I did - I had the port in and plugged with a bolt like you described (didn't need remote thermometers for the cook)while cooking at a high heat and the inner seal melted around my bolt. Really my fault because of how I spread the charcoal, but it happened. I got it out eventually with needle nosed pliers, and the port still works, just no adjustable inner seal. I decided to replace that port with a silicone grommet from Grainger. You can get them at the hardware store, but I was too lazy and ordered online from Grainger. I found that Grainger silicone grommet part 3MRT1, Package of 5 for $5 fits perfectly. You still have a 1/2" hole that I guess could leak some heat, but Meathead at Amazing Ribs says he doesn't worry about it but there are ways to plug the gaps while cooking. Anyway, I thought you or one of your subscribers might be interested in this information. Keep up the great work!
Atlanta Jeff Thanks for Watching Jeff! Good info thanks for sharing. I'm curious though as to how high up you put the probe port that it got that hot. I've had nine on for about 9 months now and haven't an issue. Sorry you had an issue with yours.
No worries, I'm at peace. I tried to place it approximately where you did, just above the cooking grate and thus not far below the lip on the outside. I think MY mistake was that I had set up an indirect cook, with a basket of hot coals on each side, with the food placed in the middle and one of stack of coals was directly under the port, so raging hot coals were right under it. So the lesson learned for me is, if you use that port, don't stack hot coals directly under it.
You will love it. It's the way to go. Never did like probe wires going under the lid of any smoker. Too easy to install. Also, Having a lid hinge is top of the list of must haves. I put one on my WSM. Tks-Phil
Great video, i want a lid hinge! PS in another video i saw(i think he was modifying the pit barrel cooker), the guy used a flat, round magnet to seal the hole when he wasn't using it. Pretty genius!
Not really. The drip n griddle is meant to be used in conjunction with the slow n sear. Since all your charcoal goes in the Slow n Sear, it’s the only place you need airflow to. If anything it helps to redirect all that air to the slow n sear basket.
Hey Tom. Really enjoy your videos. Keep them up. I know this is an older video and you may not even get this, but in case you do: I installed the same port from Amazon on my Weber Kettle and it worked fine initially. In one of your comment threads (forget which video), one of your subscribers asked if the higher heat from grilling caused any problem with the inner seal of the probe. Apparently most do not have a problem. It turns out that I did - I had the port in and plugged with a bolt like you described (didn't need remote thermometers for the cook)while cooking at a high heat and the inner seal melted around my bolt. Really my fault because of how I spread the charcoal, but it happened. I got it out eventually with needle nosed pliers, and the port still works, just no adjustable inner seal. I decided to replace that port with a silicone grommet from Grainger. You can get them at the hardware store, but I was too lazy and ordered online from Grainger. I found that Grainger silicone grommet part 3MRT1, Package of 5 for $5 fits perfectly. You still have a 1/2" hole that I guess could leak some heat, but Meathead at Amazing Ribs says he doesn't worry about it but there are ways to plug the gaps while cooking. Anyway, I thought you or one of your subscribers might be interested in this information. Keep up the great work!
Atlanta Jeff Thanks for Watching Jeff! Good info thanks for sharing. I'm curious though as to how high up you put the probe port that it got that hot. I've had nine on for about 9 months now and haven't an issue. Sorry you had an issue with yours.
No worries, I'm at peace. I tried to place it approximately where you did, just above the cooking grate and thus not far below the lip on the outside. I think MY mistake was that I had set up an indirect cook, with a basket of hot coals on each side, with the food placed in the middle and one of stack of coals was directly under the port, so raging hot coals were right under it. So the lesson learned for me is, if you use that port, don't stack hot coals directly under it.
Atlanta Jeff Good info Jeff, Thanks Again!
That is going to be the most modified kettle I've ever seen! That thing is awesome!!
Onion's Smoke Shack Thank you!
You will love it. It's the way to go. Never did like probe wires going under the lid of any smoker. Too easy to install. Also, Having a lid hinge is top of the list of must haves. I put one on my WSM. Tks-Phil
PHIL IN FLORENCE Thanks Phil!
Great video, i want a lid hinge!
PS in another video i saw(i think he was modifying the pit barrel cooker), the guy used a flat, round magnet to seal the hole when he wasn't using it. Pretty genius!
sjeditor Thanks for Watching!
Found the Probe Port on Amazon just type in BBQ Grill Temperature Probe Port
That's one tricked out kettle!
Big Lew BBQ Thanks Lew!
Great info, Tom!
Everyday BBQ Thank you and Thanks for Watching!
Doesn't having that drip tray inside your kettle impede the air flow?
deans6571 Thanks for Watching Dean! The Drip and Griddle leaves enough space for the air to flow. That is a good question though.. Thanks again.
Not really. The drip n griddle is meant to be used in conjunction with the slow n sear. Since all your charcoal goes in the Slow n Sear, it’s the only place you need airflow to. If anything it helps to redirect all that air to the slow n sear basket.
Will two of those wires fit through the port or do I need two ports?
seakoz Yes, two wires will fit through the port easily! Thanks for Watching!
great video one question where did you get you coal box?
matthew stanfield It's called a Slow and Sear you can find them on Amazon. Thanks for Watching!
Great job love it
Calvin English Thanks Calvin!
What is he inner diameter of the port?
idahomountainelk Thanks for Watching! The inner diameter is 1/2"
I like it!!!! \m/
Heavy Metal Bar-B-Que Thank you!