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

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  • Опубліковано 23 гру 2021
  • 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
    I hope you found this video helpful. If you did please like, share, and subscribe!

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  • @harryv6752
    @harryv6752 Рік тому

    Thank for the tricks and tips! Awesome! 🤟

  • @890mikes
    @890mikes 4 місяці тому

    So simple. Thank you

  • @jamesblankenberg885
    @jamesblankenberg885 2 роки тому +2

    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_
      @The_Craftsman_  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! So glad it worked well for you!

  • @sp523
    @sp523 Рік тому

    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.

  • @chuckybaby1973
    @chuckybaby1973 2 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @markknister6272
    @markknister6272 2 роки тому +1

    Great idea!👍👍

  • @brendanodonnell6419
    @brendanodonnell6419 2 роки тому +1

    Best solution I’ve seen so far. Bravo!

  • @8ema533
    @8ema533 2 роки тому +1

    Nice job, thanks for the info.

  • @RobFerrellDrumStudio
    @RobFerrellDrumStudio 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @The_Craftsman_
      @The_Craftsman_  2 роки тому +1

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

    • @The_Craftsman_
      @The_Craftsman_  2 роки тому

      Thank you! Glad you liked it!

  • @bobbycresap4440
    @bobbycresap4440 2 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @chadmccann9946
    @chadmccann9946 9 місяців тому

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

  • @curtrudable
    @curtrudable 4 години тому

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

  • @rocket4602
    @rocket4602 2 роки тому +1

    Genius! Easy. Simple.

  • @chadmccann9946
    @chadmccann9946 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @curtrudable
    @curtrudable 4 години тому

    do you find this better than a grill grommet

  • @johnschall3013
    @johnschall3013 Рік тому

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

  • @kjackson888
    @kjackson888 2 роки тому +1

    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_
      @The_Craftsman_  2 роки тому +1

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

  • @nicka.6862
    @nicka.6862 2 роки тому

    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_
      @The_Craftsman_  2 роки тому +2

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

    • @nicka.6862
      @nicka.6862 2 роки тому

      @@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.

  • @markzucker4320
    @markzucker4320 Рік тому +1

    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!

  • @user-tg2mt3se4d
    @user-tg2mt3se4d Рік тому +1

    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_
      @The_Craftsman_  Рік тому +1

      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.

  • @billr4283
    @billr4283 16 днів тому

    great idea! will it accommodate 2 probes? Thanks!!

    • @The_Craftsman_
      @The_Craftsman_  16 днів тому +1

      It sure does. You can probably use 3 I just haven’t done it.

  • @last302
    @last302 2 роки тому

    Nice! Might do this on my pellet grill. How many probe wires fit thru 1 port at a time?

    • @The_Craftsman_
      @The_Craftsman_  2 роки тому +4

      2 without issue for sure. 3 or 4 might be doable.