New to the Kettles

[roffey]

Hey all
Just got myself a kettle classic and a wireless Napoleon ACCU-PROBE. I find it hard to hold temp on the kettle but I think my biggest problem is probe placement.
Where do you put the probes? Right on the grate maybe a clip or a little bit of tinfoil? Do you run the wire under the lid?

Any other newbie advice welcomed and appreciated
Thanks


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[pancho2017]

Welcome aboard.

Mine came with grate clips.
But I guess you could make one out of aluminium foil.

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[CurtP]

These work well too:  https://bbqguru.com/storenav?CategoryId=3&ProductId=55

[Mike in Roseville]

I use clips.

Foil works too.

Another trick in a pinch is to get a potato, cut it in half, put the flat side on the grate and drive the probe through it.

[normantravis6]

Not to sound like a smartass, but don’t get wrapped in all the gadgets. Just learn the kettle and fire management.


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[SMOKE FREAK]

I don't use temp probes in my kettle...I realize that lid temp is not the same as grate temp but it's a great indicator of what's going on...The more you use your kettle the better your fire management will be and you'll be less dependent on digital gear...

[roffey]

Worked much better with the probe in some tinfoil I like seeing the temp so I have a bit of a baseline to follow
Really liking the Kettle still lots to learn


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[SMOKE FREAK]

Really liking the Kettle still lots to learn


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I been doing it for years and still have lots to learn...

More fires...More better....

[Grizzle_Vizzle]

Do you run the wire under the lid?

 I run the wire though the top air vent - works like a charm but you need to take it out in order to shut the vent fully so that you’ve got some coals left for next time.


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