What to do with probe thermometer cables

[DirectDrive]

This is what Bman did to his WSM. I copied it and works great. I guess this could be applied to a kettle too.

That's what I'm planning on doing, only to my damaged lid.  Any tips on cutting the notch?

Some use a Dremel with a "cut off" wheel.
You have to drop in twice and clean up the bottom of the cut though.
I would use a "peanut grinder" (4-1/2" angle grinder) and a stone of the width that I want the notch.
You would just drop in once and the bottom of the cut would be done as well.

I have often thought about applying the Nomex gasket to the underside of the lid on the kettle and leaving a short gap where I want to run cables. Possible no-notch solution.

[unl1mtd]

Is there a specific paint to use on the exposed metal after making the cut for the probe wires?

[Wirides]

For smoking at lower Temps in a kettle, would there be any reason not to run them through the bottom vent? I had them under the lid several times too so far and saw no issues whatsoever. Obviously being very careful when closing the lid. It didn't even seem to leak.  I would like to convenience of the bottom vent if it's not a problem. I can't drill into my kettle!

[1buckie]

1) Maybe hit it with a little high heat clear to prevent rust starting.....



2) You could do that; the thing I would be concerned about is coals getting smaller & tumbling downward & landing on the wire..................

[DirectDrive]

I can't drill into my kettle!

Drillin's easy !
http://tvwbb.com/showthread.php?51120-Therm-Port-for-Pre-2014-WSM&highlight=therm+port

But any threading of the cables is much less convenient as compared to the notch.


On the wish list are 6' cables....