The best Weber kettle thermometer port! Super quick and easy install!

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2 жыл бұрын

Hey all! Thanks for checking out my channel.
In today's video I show how to install what I think is the best thermometer probe port for your Weber kettle grill. This will work on any other grill or smoker as well. The ports can fit 1 or 2 probe wires per port. So installing 1-3 ports may be ideal depending on your setup. The best part is they can be closed off when not in use, and they look great.
Install takes about 5 minutes, and all parts are able to be sourced at your local hardware store in the electrical section. What you'll need is listed below:
- Lamp nipples, usually found in an assortment of lengths. I found 1/2" to work best. If you can find solid brass I would recommend using them.
- Brass hex nuts for lamp nipples
- Brass lock-up caps
- Small drill bit for pilot hole. I used 3/32"
- Step drill bit
- masking tape
- Drill
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Пікірлер: 39

@jamesblankenberg885 2 жыл бұрын

I just installed two brass temp probe ports as you explained and they look great and were super easy to do. Special thanks for you idea and demo/instruction on how to do this modification!! Looks so professional !!

@The_Craftsman_ 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! So glad it worked well for you!

@chuckybaby1973 2 жыл бұрын

Making a list of mods for my new Weber Kettle and this is now on the list. Great video, so glad you showed the parts while in the original packaging, makes it easier to find the parts.

@The_Craftsman_ 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I was able to help!

@bobbycresap4440 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. This is an awesome idea and exactly what I was looking for. I have to say this is the quickest I have subscribed to a channel ever.

@The_Craftsman_ Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@brendanodonnell6419 2 жыл бұрын

Best solution I’ve seen so far. Bravo!

@The_Craftsman_ 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@harryv6752 Жыл бұрын

Thank for the tricks and tips! Awesome! 🤟

@890mikes 5 ай бұрын

So simple. Thank you

@RobFerrellDrumStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Best port mod video I’ve seen! Thank you!

@The_Craftsman_ 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words! Glad you liked the video!

@The_Craftsman_ 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you liked it!

@sp523 Жыл бұрын

Alex, thank you for the great video. I am going to Ace hardware tomorrow to purchase the parts to make this mod to my grill.

@markknister6272 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea!👍👍

@The_Craftsman_ 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@chadmccann9946 10 ай бұрын

Grrat mod, i did this for my Weber Mini WSM. Its a clean low profile probe port.

@johnschall3013 Жыл бұрын

Why haven’t I thought of this…. Thanks man.

@8ema533 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job, thanks for the info.

@The_Craftsman_ 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it!

@chadmccann9946 9 ай бұрын

Great video, I did this exact thing for my Smokey Joe mini WSM. How many probes can you fit through that port?

@rocket4602 2 жыл бұрын

Genius! Easy. Simple.

@The_Craftsman_ 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you much!

@curtrudable 14 күн бұрын

how many probes can go thru and the correct location on the grill.

@markzucker4320 Жыл бұрын

It looks like it has been about a year, any rust where you drilled? Are the lamp nipples and hex nuts tight enough to keep moisture away from the exposed edge of the kettle? Thanks!

@curtrudable 14 күн бұрын

do you find this better than a grill grommet

@kjackson888 2 жыл бұрын

Very neat job, thanks for sharing all the details. Quick question, do the hinged grates on the master touch open and close without catching on the inside of the pit?

@The_Craftsman_ 2 жыл бұрын

Correct. They don't catch on anything. Thanks for watching!

@nicka.6862 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad I found this before performing a different mod! Have you noticed any smoke leaks or change in maintaining temperature when using a single probe?

@The_Craftsman_ 2 жыл бұрын

No issues with leaks or temp inconsistencies at all! Been working great for a ton of long smokes.

@nicka.6862 2 жыл бұрын

@@The_Craftsman_ Awesome, thanks! I just ordered the items from my local Ace and will pick up them up and install before my next smoke session.

@user-tg2mt3se4d Жыл бұрын

Great idea and video thanks for posting it. Question: How much does the nipple protrude into the grill? My current port interferes with the placement of the grate . I have a 26 Premium with the lid holder which places 2 cap nuts on the opposite side of the handle. I installed one of those fancier looking nipples with the compression sleeve , but as said above it makes getting the grate in a pita.

@The_Craftsman_ Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve. It only protrudes into the body of the grill by about 1/8”, or the thickness of the interior nut. It’s worked out great, with multiple uses a week since I made the video.