Sergio G 1 Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 Hi guys, I just bought a Fireboard 2, and was wondering where is the best place to position the probe for the pit temp? Thanks Sergio Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daver 8 Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 I think John suggests putting it up on the built in dome thermometer probe. Logic is, things on the grill may affect the the temp if your probe is on the grate. Not 100% sure on this info but I seem to remember that. Other option is use the clip on the grate and put your probe there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Setzler 14,716 Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 It would be MUCH easier if these things came with alligator clips instead of grate mounts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
T_om 71 Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 1 hour ago, John Setzler said: It would be MUCH easier if these things came with alligator clips instead of grate mounts Yep. Which is another reason I went with a HeaterMeter. https://tvwbb.com/forums/heatermeter-diy-bbq-controller.85/ It uses a K-style pit probe... cheap, available anywhere, industry quality accuracy, and... comes with an alligator clip end too. Tom Buttburner 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Setzler 14,716 Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 18 minutes ago, T_om said: Yep. Which is another reason I went with a HeaterMeter. https://tvwbb.com/forums/heatermeter-diy-bbq-controller.85/ It uses a K-style pit probe... cheap, available anywhere, industry quality accuracy, and... comes with an alligator clip end too. Tom I am gonna grab some alligator clips at Harbor Freight and see if I can get one fastened to that probe without having to solder it. I currenlty clip mine to the dome thermometer with this method: Making that fit properly requires a grate clip that fits perfectly, which ain't easy to find. This clip came with my iKamand. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LargeRedJoe 1,633 Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 I use a pair of these, screwed together. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarkR 4 Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 On 8/25/2020 at 3:06 PM, LargeRedJoe said: I use a pair of these, screwed together. For the DIY challenged, what exactly are those called? Thx!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PHEAD 22 Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 On 8/25/2020 at 9:01 AM, John Setzler said: I am gonna grab some alligator clips at Harbor Freight and see if I can get one fastened to that probe without having to solder it. I currenlty clip mine to the dome thermometer with this method: Making that fit properly requires a grate clip that fits perfectly, which ain't easy to find. This clip came with my iKamand. this clip looks similar https://thebbqbutler.com/products/3-hole-digital-thermometer-probe-clip-1-pack-1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LargeRedJoe 1,633 Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 On 8/27/2020 at 10:20 AM, MarkR said: For the DIY challenged, what exactly are those called? Thx!! I found them in the electrical dept at Home Depot. I think they are small battery connectors. MarkR 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PHEAD 22 Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 On 8/27/2020 at 7:20 AM, MarkR said: For the DIY challenged, what exactly are those called? Thx!! Alligator Grounding clip/clamp https://smile.amazon.com/Invincible-Marine-Copper-Heavy-Duty-Battery/dp/B007ZZFUDA/ https://www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-Alligator-Clip-8A205 even on ebay they are a little pricey. i found some clips similar to the ones John has on his dome probe. when i get them ill let you all know how well they work. LargeRedJoe 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PHEAD 22 Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 On 8/27/2020 at 6:57 PM, PHEAD said: this clip looks similar https://thebbqbutler.com/products/3-hole-digital-thermometer-probe-clip-1-pack-1 that clip fits on the dome temp probe perfectly. $6 for 1 or $10 for 2 of them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jagohaus 0 Posted October 26 Share Posted October 26 When looking at other 3 hole clips, make sure the largest hole is 0.25 inches. I measured the dome temperature probe and is approximately 7/32 inches. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.