Temp Probe that mount through smoker wall

[Omega_Man]

Wondering if anyone has drilled the side of their smoker to mount a fitting that would allow a temp probe to be inserted into it from the inside. I want to seal the door on my OKJ Bandera but if I do I would smash the lead from the probe to the temp reader. Welcome any suggestions. thanks.

 

[pit 4 brains]

What are you planning on sealing the door with? If it is a soft heat-resistant gasket then the probe wire will pass thru with no problem.
A small void in the seal that is remotely close to the size of the lead will work too. Don't make to much emphasis on sealing the smoker chamber.. It's not a pressure cooker.

 

[TNJAKE]

Drill a hole in the side of your smoker. They make silicone grommets for probes that close around the wire when inserted

Oklahoma Joe's 4866405R06 Smoker Grommet Kit with Drill Bit, Gold/Black https://a.co/d/d9LqoRa

 

[Carbon1960]

Wondering if anyone has drilled the side of their smoker to mount a fitting that would allow a temp probe to be inserted into it from the inside. I want to seal the door on my OKJ Bandera but if I do I would smash the lead from the probe to the temp reader. Welcome any suggestions. thanks.

I just drilled a 3/8" hole in the side of my old weber kettle to allow the probes through, right above the grate. Figured an adjustment to the bottom would compensate. Seems to work, but a silicon probe gasket would probably be better.

 

[DRKsmoking]

@TNJAKE has you covered
I did this to mine also ,
picked up the grommets from HD and I run My probes through it.
There is rubber in there to make it water proof ( so to speak )

That way not running through the door where I have gaskets


David

 

[cmayna]

Since I always leave my exhaust vents totally open on all my smokers, I drop the temp probes down thru them. No drillin'