need help temp gauge

[chemmutk]

I own a 18inch charcoal kettle which doesnt have a temp gauge. Is it possible to mount Master chef OEM temp gauge over my kettles lid? Does those OEM temp gauges comes with a probe???

 

[bbquzz]

Here is one you can get from Amazon for $8.00 and will work just fine, if you look on eBay you will find the same with cheaper shipping. I have used these on several grills. Another option is to stick one of these thru a vent hole. Dome temperature is a relative thing in a grill.

 

[Max1]

I used to use the second one through the vent hole. Until that is I got the hang of the "Q".....

 

[Old Dave]

Temperature Gauge

I mounted my temperature gauge in my 18-1/2" Weber Jumbo Joe Kettle like you see in the picture.

I didn't feel like there was enough room in the top of the lid and wanted the gauge to read the temperature closer to the cooking grid. Works great...

 

[chemmutk]

That's nice dave....whr did u get that bezal around the gauge? Came with temp gauge?

 

[Old Dave]

Thermometer

Both the thermometer and the bezel are Weber products. This setup is a little more expensive as compared to some other products but is sure the best looking setup out there.

Dave

 

[chemmutk]

Dave, Do you think this will fit for my 18 inch kettle ? Its Centro brand and comes with a bezal...

 

[Dennis in MN]

Dave, Do you think this will fit for my 18 inch kettle ? Its Centro brand and comes with a bezal...

That appears to be similar to the thermometer that I purchased for my Cobb. I use the Cobb as an oven when living in my Caravan, so a thermometer becomes more important. I haven't tried it yet (but will in a couple of weeks). There is little reason for it not to work.

 

[chemmutk]

That appears to be similar to the thermometer that I purchased for my Cobb. I use the Cobb as an oven when living in my Caravan, so a thermometer becomes more important. I haven't tried it yet (but will in a couple of weeks). There is little reason for it not to work.

Thank u dennis. I also thot the same since the one with bezal may touch the lid and make less room for the probe to go in completely...

 

[chemmutk]

PS; Anywys , my marinate is kept it refrigerator. Tommorrow is the day. Will post you the snaps.... kind of nervous... 8 people coming for dinner. lets see..

 

[Vermin999]

Those Weber thermometer aren't the most accurate thermometers. I have one on my WSM and the reading is off about 25 degrees.

 

[chemmutk]

@vermin : yes...few were complaining upto 50 degrees off. Anywys I hv ordered one from China. Coz majority of eBay and amazon US shops sell these Chinese manufactured item only except few brands like "tel ru "..hope I spelled it right.