My weber mods

[cmayna]

I've been using the Maverick ET-732 thermometer for a long time but since I was given a Thermoworks Smoke, I've been wanting to use it on my Weber 22 grill which I smoke my wings, meatloaf, etc on, but there is no simple place to magnetically fix the transmitter to, except for the shell itself but that gets very hot, so where else?

I've always hung the Maverick's transmitter onto the handle of the weber with it's built in wire stand. But the smoke does not have this. Instead the back has built in magnets.

So out in the shop I went and welded up a quick steel bracket that hooks onto the Weber's handle, which the Smoke's transmitter can adhere to.

 

[cmayna]

Here is how I use the Maverick.

 

[yankee2bbq]

Good job on the metal work!

 

[chopsaw]

That is a fantastic idea. Someone is gonna see that and start selling your idea .

 

[GaryHibbert]

Looks good. Being that close, I'm surprised the radiant heat doesn't get it too hot.
Gary

 

[cmayna]

Gary, it does get a little warm but the Maverick's seem to tolerate it. We'll see how the Smoke reacts. If an issue, one can always simply weld an extension, outward. So many options,,, when you have a welder :)

 

[JckDanls 07]

great idea... The smoke also has a kickstand on the back... you can set a table close and set the smoke up on it's kickstand on the table...If you find it gets to warm

 

[SmokinAl]

Cool mod!
Al

 

[cmayna]

Forgot to mention that I use a Slow N Sear that is located on the other side of the kettle, so the heat near the Smoke is not so bad. Still might do a temp test against the smoke's surface this Sunday while I'm doing a chuck roast.

 

[gmc2003]

Nice mod, I usually lie mine down on a table near my smoker.

Chris