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Post by mojave on Aug 25, 2013 11:59:15 GMT -5
I just drilled my Weber to accommodate the Thermoworks temperature probes.
To get the right hole I borrowed an Irwin Unibit from my neighbor.
After drilling an 11/16" hole*, I used a Dremel tool to smooth the edges.
I then used a small amount of VHT FlameProof CeramicCoating to protect the newly exposed metal.
The large diameter hole was needed to fit the two cables from the Thermoworks probes.
I used a 3MRR9 silicone grommet to protect the probe cables, and help seal the opening.
Hope this helps anyone else trying to do this. 
* Hole size is dependent on the diameter of the
probes & cables you have.
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Post by noboundaries on Aug 26, 2013 19:50:50 GMT -5
Great suggestions. I was going to drill a hole in my Weber this weekend but got too busy. I'm glad I waited! Thanks!
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Post by terryh on Mar 29, 2014 13:40:20 GMT -5
I drilled a 1/4" hole in the side of my Weber kettle, and can fit both probes (one, then the other) from my Maverick ET732 thru it. 
But your coating the exposed metal is a good idea too!
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Post by yerbua on Nov 11, 2015 8:55:24 GMT -5
I simply drilled a hole at the grill level to use to insert either a temp probe or a long thermometer to check the temp at the that level. To seal it when not using it, I put a small magnet over the hole to seal it. I haven't used the temp probe thru the hole because I mainly smoke pork butts. I smoke for four hours and I know the internal temp will be about 140. I then double wrap with foil and finish in oven,(at 200 to 225 for 4-6 hours to get the internal temp up to about 200). Meat falls off the bone and meat pulls apart easily.
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Post by smashtoad on Nov 23, 2015 10:32:55 GMT -5
I just got my 732...I need to get that thing put together and check those probes for accuracy. Those bear paw things are scary. I told my daughter they were a martial arts weapon!
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Post by ncsmoker on Nov 23, 2015 16:12:02 GMT -5
I just drilled a 1/2 hole just below the rim of the lower kettle, don't even notice any smoke coming out of the hole. Feed one probe at a time. If your doing large pieces of meat like large turkeys, large pork butts, or brisket I don't even put the meat probe through the hole until I get towards the end of the estimated time of the smoke it just gets in the way of turning the meat.
The kettle is hard to drill through so a smaller pilot hole works well before using the 1/2 bit.
Tom
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Post by 1luckytexan on Nov 24, 2015 10:54:24 GMT -5
holes are no big deal - close 'em off with a wad of aluminum foil - use foil to seal around wires, etc.
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