Thermometer access

[sheepdog]

Wondering where I should run the lines for my taylor thermometers. I was thinking of drilling a hole in the side but wanted some advice before I cut into the unit. If this is the best way, where should it go? Twords the top, halfway, or lower? Thanks.

I have the widebody GOSM.

 

[richoso1]

What kind of smoker are you talking about? If it's a GOSM big block, you can easily run them down the top vent, or use some existing holes in the door. I used the existing holes for the probe wires. I've attached pics.

 

[bill-n-jeanine_fl]

Hey Rich... do you have any issues with the sides getting too hot to have the therm hanging there? I've been trying to figure a better way to 'mount' them on the block itself...

 

[tn_bbq]

Looks like he hangs his thermometers on a block of wood. I suspect the block of wood has either magnets or hooks on them.

 

[richoso1]

No issues here, but I don't use a permanent mount. I use blocks of wood with magnets on the backside, and washers on the frontside. This alllows me to place them near the rack that the probe is monitoring. I have damaged some old therms by attaching them directly to the cabinet by using the magnets on the unit itself. I've attached some pics. I hope this helps you. Good luck my friend.

 

[bill-n-jeanine_fl]

Yep, that's what I was looking for.

Thanks TN_BBQ and thanks Richoso!

 

[flatbroke]

Man that wood trick is awesome, dang, when I get mine cured from the fire damage I'm gonna get me some.

 

[sheepdog]

Going to pick up some magnets on the way home tonight. Thank you for the input and cool idea.

 

[trent]

You might want to check out my post on a shelf mod: GOSM shelf mod
and these feedthroughs: Holes
trent