Newby here. Got a digital remote at Wal-Mart--Backyard Grill brand. Didn't pay close enough attention until I got it home that it has a rubber/plastic covered probe wire. I've seen reference here to braided wires. My concern is that the rubber/plastic won't survive the interior heat of the smoker (Brinkmann Vertical Charcoal Smoker [the ~18"x18"x4' version]).
Of course, based on my first efforts, it was actually better as a cooler than a grill!. I've also acquired some things to make the fire pan work better, so I'm, hopefully, getting there.
Along the lines of the braided-wire version, is there any issue with passing the probe thru one of the vent holes, other than the vent hole won't be able to close completely with the wire running thru? Does Lowe's carry a braided wire version?
Also picked up an in-door thermometer (same brand). It looks like I'm going to have to drill a hole for it as soon as I find a 7/8' bit or hole saw. Or maybe someone has successfully pulled the thermo from their BVCS and can tell me how that was done and the hole there is 7/8" (my luck isn't that good).
I tested both thermos in a pan of boiling water and they were pretty accurate, so I think that's a step in the right direction.
Thanks for any advice.
DB10
Of course, based on my first efforts, it was actually better as a cooler than a grill!. I've also acquired some things to make the fire pan work better, so I'm, hopefully, getting there.
Along the lines of the braided-wire version, is there any issue with passing the probe thru one of the vent holes, other than the vent hole won't be able to close completely with the wire running thru? Does Lowe's carry a braided wire version?
Also picked up an in-door thermometer (same brand). It looks like I'm going to have to drill a hole for it as soon as I find a 7/8' bit or hole saw. Or maybe someone has successfully pulled the thermo from their BVCS and can tell me how that was done and the hole there is 7/8" (my luck isn't that good).
I tested both thermos in a pan of boiling water and they were pretty accurate, so I think that's a step in the right direction.
Thanks for any advice.
DB10