Temp Gage Placement

[Doug G]

Bought a 22” Original Kettle off Craigslist that I am cleaning up. Going to add a temp gage to the lid and was wondering what would be the best location for it? I see in pics where Weber mounts them but wondered if that is the best location.
Thanks, Doug

[kettlebb]

Personal preference I know but I wouldn’t add a thermometer to a grill if it didn’t have one and here’s why.

Since cooking with older grills without thermometers I’ve stopped worrying about temps when grilling and roasting.  I only care about grill temps when doing low and slow cooks and really only when doing ribs and brisket. Even then I shoot for a range of 230-260 and if I’m in that range I’m good with it.  Since this approach I spend less time worrying about grill temps and focus on food internal temps and enjoy cooking.

Like all things, your mileage may vary. If you put the thermometer in I’d stick with the same spot Weber uses. Good luck.


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[RRRanger99]

weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/lid-therm-mod-for-kettle/

[Filibuster]

   It will be all lid temp no matter where you put it so might as well keep it factory looking.

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[varekai]

Get a good pen style instant read or a dual/ quad probe thermometer and leave the lid stock... those are notoriously wrong anyway.


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[dbhost]

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[dbhost]

If he were going to add a thermometer to the lid add it as close to the cooking grate where your meat will be as possible. That way at least you have a pretty good idea what the cooking temperatures are going to me. I installed mine between the hanger hook and the outside edge of the lids on both of my 22s and it works great.