analog thermometer on “c” kettle

[nw010101]

I have a digital thermometer for the meat itself but I want to install an analog thermometer for kettle temp for smoking. I've seen photos here with it just below the vent. I guess above the hook. Is that the right place and why?

Any advice?


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[bamakettles]

I have a digital thermometer for the meat itself but I want to install an analog thermometer for kettle temp for smoking. I've seen photos here with it just below the vent. I guess above the hook. Is that the right place and why?

Any advice?


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I did this on a 2006 and it seems to work well.  You want to try to get as close to grate temps as possible and for low n slow you want the coals opposite the vent, food and thermometer.  Got mine on Amazon; it's a river country 3 inch.  Also did some 2 inch thermometers on a SJ and JJ.


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[Stoneage]

How about this?
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/index.php?topic=46140.msg456739#msg456739

[nw010101]

So I guess Weber put them on top but for a new install best on the side under the vent?

@bamakettles like the port and hanger for the digital thermometer. I just run mine under the lid.

I'll post a photo when I'm done


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[Bearded]

What are you using for your thermometer hanger here. I have the same one and have been looking for something other than setting it on a table beside the kettle.

I have a digital thermometer for the meat itself but I want to install an analog thermometer for kettle temp for smoking. I've seen photos here with it just below the vent. I guess above the hook. Is that the right place and why?

Any advice?


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I did this on a 2006 and it seems to work well.  You want to try to get as close to grate temps as possible and for low n slow you want the coals opposite the vent, food and thermometer.  Got mine on Amazon; it's a river country 3 inch.  Also did some 2 inch thermometers on a SJ and JJ.


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[bamakettles]

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[nw010101]

What do you think?


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[Red_5_Wrangler]

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[bamakettles]

Straighten the vent tab, scrub everything with a Brillo pad and restore the wood handle.  New pic and re-post!


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[Stoneage]

Looks good to me. Is it calibratable?

[nw010101]

No, that thermometer is not calibratable. And it reads 190 on a boiling water test. Looks cool though!

I do need to fix that handle.


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[bamakettles]

LOL, was just poking fun.... if you decide to go with the river country, you can calibrate it.  Small screw on the back for that purpose. 

[Stoneage]

You guys!
I just get a good laugh out of those that hotly (sorry) debate a 10° difference in position with a thermometer thats about as accurate as holding a wet finger in the wind.