Holes for probes

[lookwow]

So going to start building a UDS soon and just a quick question. If i make 3 holes just below the top grate for puttin my meat probes and make them just big enough to fit will that actually mess with how the drum works or is that little amount of space not going to matter? Im thinking the magnet idea ive read about if its going to be an issue otherwise was just going to leave it.

 

[alelover]

Why not drill just one hole and feed all 3 wires thru it.

 

[lookwow]

Ya could do that also. Kinda same difference. Just wondering if that small amount of air coming threw will mess with keeping temps right.

 

[rbranstner]

I have two separate holes for my two probes and I don't have any issues but the holes are just big enough to fit a probe through so they are pretty small.

 

[chefrob]

all i knows is when i sees them aliens a commin', i just squeeze real had so der ain't any holes for their friggin' probes............

 

[lookwow]

lol i litterally busted a gut when i read that. Now about 30 people are looking at me wondering what is so funny.

 

[pit 4 brains]

I have a two notches that I cut in the top of the drum for my rotisserie spit. I usually lay the probe wire in one of the notches. I have a dome lid so my top grate is is at the top of the barrel. A little air at the top will only keep temps down..

 

[SmokinAl]

I have 6 probe holes in my WSM and don't have any temp issues, but the holes are just big enough to let the probes in. I got the eylets at BBQ Guru, they install like rivets. There a little pricey ( $9.95 for 2 ), but they work real good.

 

[rbranstner]

I have a two notches that I cut in the top of the drum for my rotisserie spit. I usually lay the probe wire in one of the notches. I have a dome lid so my top grate is is at the top of the barrel. A little air at the top will only keep temps down..

I like this method a lot. The only issue I have with my small holes to put the probe through is when the meat is done I would like to be able to leave the probe in the meat while it rests to watch the internal temps but I can't because the end that plugs into thermometer won't fit through the smoker hole therefore I have to remove the probe. In my next smoker I will do this cut out or have one bigger hole that I will put all the probes through and will be big enough to fit the thermometer plug through. Just something to think about. It sucks when you have a stuffed piece of meat or just in general when you pull the probe out and tons of juices come squirting out of the meat. I want that to stay in the meat.

 

[SmokinAl]

I agree with you on that one Ross, I just have another probe ready & put it in before any juices can escape, on my MES it's not an issue because the door seal is rubber. The WSM is a different story though.

 

[meateater]

Will not matter at all. Drill away.