Adding Probes?

[Allan28]

I have a MES with one probe, and thought of buying a hand held digital also for checking meat when done, but saw a portable dual probe and wondered if you could add it to the smoker?
It's a Smartro dual probe with magnetic back , they claim the unit withstands 482 degrees and the probes 575 degrees.

Could you stick a unit like this on the side of the smoker and route the two probes down the vent? Where now I'd have 3 probes to regulate internal temp of the smoker? and also using as meat probes when needed?Thanks

 

[SmokinVOLfan]

You most certainly can! The meat probe that is built into the MES is notorious for being off. I would suggest looking into a 2 or 4 probe unit and also getting a handheld. Inkbird has some great units along with thermopro and others. Check on amazon they are usually running deals this time of year and both can be had without breaking the bank. There are lots of reviews in the meat thermometer section.

 

[smokerjim]

as John said yes you can, I have a mes 30 and do it all the time

 

[Steve H]

Yup. I generally have at least 4 probes going when I gook.
1 for the PID heat control
1 for air in the smoker
1 in the food
1 in the mailbox
And, as already said. InkBird has great units at a decent price.

 

[jted]

Hi. I did not like shoving probs down the exhaust or closing the door on them so. https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/themometer-probe.285050/#post-1935587

 

[negolien]

I have a MES with one probe, and thought of buying a hand held digital also for checking meat when done, but saw a portable dual probe and wondered if you could add it to the smoker?
It's a Smartro dual probe with magnetic back , they claim the unit withstands 482 degrees and the probes 575 degrees.

Could you stick a unit like this on the side of the smoker and route the two probes down the vent? Where now I'd have 3 probes to regulate internal temp of the smoker? and also using as meat probes when needed?Thanks

I got a thermpro two probe and it kicks ass