Fireboard 2 probe placement

[Sergio G 1]

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

[Daver 8]

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.   

[John Setzler 14,822]

It would be MUCH easier if these things came with alligator clips instead of grate mounts

 

[T_om 74]

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

[John Setzler 14,822]

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.

 

[LargeRedJoe 1,634]

I use a pair of these, screwed together. 
 

[MarkR 4]

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!!

 

[PHEAD 22]

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

[LargeRedJoe 1,634]

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. 

[PHEAD 22]

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.

[PHEAD 22]

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. 
 

 

[Jagohaus 0]

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.