Thermometer for Weber Kettle Grill

[Compulsive Smoker]

Does anyone know of a good way to install a thermometer on a 22" weber kettle grill?

Maybe a kit I could buy or something?

 

[JckDanls 07]

I would get one that's adjustable/calibratable and has about a 2" long stem... Drill a hole in the lid by the handle... Slide it in there... Then use a remote thermometer to calibrate/adjust the lid thermometer to what the remote is reading at grate level...

 

[Compulsive Smoker]

I would get one that's adjustable/calibratable and has about a 2" long stem... Drill a hole in the lid by the handle... Slide it in there... Then use a remote thermometer to calibrate/adjust the lid thermometer to what the remote is reading at grate level...

Thanks Keith! I kinda had the same idea, just wasn't sure if there was a specific kit for doing this or not. I was a little worried about the thermometer wanting to fall our every time I take the lid off, but I did find one on Amazon that has a wing nut on the bottom side of the lid to keep that from happening, so I think I'll go for that one.

 

[chopsaw]

Does anyone know of a good way to install a thermometer on a 22" weber kettle grill?

Is this an old kettle that doesn't have a lid therm ?

 

[Compulsive Smoker]

Is this an old kettle that doesn't have a lid therm ?

Not that old, I bought it from Lowe’s maybe 2 years ago. It is the original kettle, which does not have the lid therm. I bought it cuz it was cheaper lol

 

[ifitsdeadsmokeit]

Use a wireless. There are several to choose from. I have the thermoworks rfx. Meater, fireboard, therm pro, and inkbird are others of various quality and accuracy.

 

[Compulsive Smoker]

Use a wireless. There are several to choose from. I have the thermoworks rfx. Meater, fireboard, therm pro, and inkbird are others of various quality and accuracy.

Is there a wireless that you can let mounted in the lid?

 

[ifitsdeadsmokeit]

You would have to rig something to hang the holder from the lid. They have clips that clip into the grate.

 

[Compulsive Smoker]

You would have to rig something to hang the holder from the lid. They have clips that clip into the grate.

I have a thermpro tp20, with 2 probes, so that would probably work.

 

[chopsaw]

It is the original kettle, which does not have the lid therm.

OK . I didn't know they sold them without a therm .
You can buy the stock parts from Weber . Either with or without the bezel .
There's a few different types . One goes in the lid handle , or the ones that go in the lid .
Of the ones that go in the lid , some have a clocking tab that goes into a slot that keeps it from spinning . That way the top of the therm stays at 12:00 . So that one needs a hole , and a slot next to the hole .
As far as adding one that has a longer probe , you have to be careful with that because it can come in contact with the food on the grill . So keep that in mind .
Tel true is a good after market choice , because they are adjustable . They're not cheap though .
I personally have never had any issues with the stock Weber dial therms .

 

[912smoker]

I have a thermpro tp20, with 2 probes, so that would probably work.

That's the same one I use and always dependable. Just hang the base on the kettle half handle.

Keith

 

[Up_In_Smoke]

Analog lid thermometers don't need batteries.
Just sayin'...

 

[gmc2003]

Sorry I'm of no help here. I don't use a standalone thermometer anymore. I do use an insta-read to tell me what temp the meat is, and it also doubles as a probe. For checking tenderness. My 26" kettle came with a lid mount but I only use it to tell me when my temp is rising or falling.

Chris

 

[clifish]

you could get some of these high heat silicone gaskets, drill out the lid to correct size and install.

https://www.amazon.com/SUNKISTCOOK-Replacment-Grommet-Compatible-Traeger/dp/B087R4F2MT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3AZC5VLYJFIOF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.e_7VzUJCcwzzCRELbGZLEPnX7I08UWkvGwEpZcBpyWpOELi-TZf1Q-q7Lmd4ZH3LCG4n3tO1uGd2HkylLhtSbL2lYCbHU2XIWVtEiKATYT3CEKF9X-nPiK_1ad3vKo4PT-Kk5Lhnevf3eHcYtHgwo_XojUovrup9KwobLpvg-QVJtP8lF4zR1vuZZMWvYxKEK3it4b_zx5lzziv8UyD_IWclMQkP9Z4W7Tj_2hHshq8.kgdts8sfIv7zumXX0v9EQ4Gk_iUhQkojGFiNLnG21p4&dib_tag=se&keywords=silicone%2Bbbq%2Bthermometer%2Bgasket&qid=1784990289&sprefix=silicone%2Bbbq%2Bthermometer%2Bgasket%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-1&th=1

 

[gmc2003]

you could get some of these high heat silicone gaskets, drill out the lid to correct size and install.

https://www.amazon.com/SUNKISTCOOK-Replacment-Grommet-Compatible-Traeger/dp/B087R4F2MT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3AZC5VLYJFIOF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.e_7VzUJCcwzzCRELbGZLEPnX7I08UWkvGwEpZcBpyWpOELi-TZf1Q-q7Lmd4ZH3LCG4n3tO1uGd2HkylLhtSbL2lYCbHU2XIWVtEiKATYT3CEKF9X-nPiK_1ad3vKo4PT-Kk5Lhnevf3eHcYtHgwo_XojUovrup9KwobLpvg-QVJtP8lF4zR1vuZZMWvYxKEK3it4b_zx5lzziv8UyD_IWclMQkP9Z4W7Tj_2hHshq8.kgdts8sfIv7zumXX0v9EQ4Gk_iUhQkojGFiNLnG21p4&dib_tag=se&keywords=silicone%2Bbbq%2Bthermometer%2Bgasket&qid=1784990289&sprefix=silicone%2Bbbq%2Bthermometer%2Bgasket%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-1&th=1

Those are a great idea, but do you want the thermometer in the lid or on the side of the kettle about a 1/2" above the grate. That would give you a more accurate temp reading.

Chris

 

[clifish]

Those are a great idea, but do you want the thermometer in the lid or on the side of the kettle about a 1/2" above the grate. That would give you a more accurate temp reading.

Chris

with a 4 pack you can do both or just move it from upper and lower ports

 

[Compulsive Smoker]

OK . I didn't know they sold them without a therm .
You can buy the stock parts from Weber . Either with or without the bezel .
There's a few different types . One goes in the lid handle , or the ones that go in the lid .
Of the ones that go in the lid , some have a clocking tab that goes into a slot that keeps it from spinning . That way the top of the therm stays at 12:00 . So that one needs a hole , and a slot next to the hole .
As far as adding one that has a longer probe , you have to be careful with that because it can come in contact with the food on the grill . So keep that in mind .
Tel true is a good after market choice , because they are adjustable . They're not cheap though .
I personally have never had any issues with the stock Weber dial therms .

Thanks Chopsaw! I ordered a Weber brand dial therm from Amazon, and I’ll just drill out the lid. The probe is 1.75 in long so shouldn’t be a problem.

 

[Compulsive Smoker]

Analog lid thermometers don't need batteries.
Just sayin'...

My thoughts exactly!

 

[chopsaw]

ordered a Weber brand dial therm from Amazon, and I’ll just drill out the lid.

Good deal . I cook by my lid therms when I use my kettles . Keep then clean and dry and they are pretty accurate .
I'll add a remote probe of I'm doing a long cook like brisket .
TP-08 set at grate level .

Reading ,

Lid gauge . Good enough for me .

 

[forktender]

Get a Tel Tru, I've used them on my kettles and my drum smoker that uses a kettle lid.
This is what I would personally put on it, due to the higher heat.

Amazon.com : Tel-Tru Patio Grill Thermometer BQ225 150F to 700F 2" Face 2.5" Stem : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Amazon.com : Tel-Tru Patio Grill Thermometer BQ225 150F to 700F 2" Face 2.5" Stem : Patio, Lawn & Garden

www.amazon.com