Bob Mann
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I got a new Maverick ET-732 yesterday. I am going to use it on my OTG and WSM. I did not want to run the probe wires through the lid. I took some ideas I've seen here, and on other forums, and came up with a plan.
I cut a 3/4" long piece of 1/4" of electrical running thread (mainly used for lighting fixtures). It's 1/4" ID, and 1/2" OD. I got 2 locknuts and one pipe cap (plumbing) for it.
![grommet011024.jpg grommet011024.jpg](https://tvwbb.com/data/attachments/64/64966-298189bbd4eb66845bb0561b24f3c88c.jpg?hash=KYGJu9TrZo)
On my 18 1/2" WSM, I drilled a 1/2" hole, centered between the grate supports, and one inch below the top grate, and mounted the nipple.
![grommet031024.jpg grommet031024.jpg](https://tvwbb.com/data/attachments/64/64967-7c0f3b4f6f5e336e3a0d84b71835f64b.jpg?hash=fA87T29eM2)
The probe wires fit through it great.
If I don't want to use the thermometer, I can just put the pipe cap on the outside of the nipple, sealing it.
![grommet041024.jpg grommet041024.jpg](https://tvwbb.com/data/attachments/64/64968-d5e747204cd68556a16f4e6873131a86.jpg?hash=1edHIEzWhV)
I did the same thing to my 22 1/2" OTG.
With the probe wires in place, I plan on sealing the nipples with a little piece of aluminum foil.
I tested my new ET-732 on some hot and cold water, and all seems working good. I am going to use my new ET-732, and my new custom grommets, for the first time tomorrow, on a spares cook (barbeque probe only).
It looks good to go!
Bob
I cut a 3/4" long piece of 1/4" of electrical running thread (mainly used for lighting fixtures). It's 1/4" ID, and 1/2" OD. I got 2 locknuts and one pipe cap (plumbing) for it.
![grommet011024.jpg grommet011024.jpg](https://tvwbb.com/data/attachments/64/64966-298189bbd4eb66845bb0561b24f3c88c.jpg?hash=KYGJu9TrZo)
On my 18 1/2" WSM, I drilled a 1/2" hole, centered between the grate supports, and one inch below the top grate, and mounted the nipple.
![grommet031024.jpg grommet031024.jpg](https://tvwbb.com/data/attachments/64/64967-7c0f3b4f6f5e336e3a0d84b71835f64b.jpg?hash=fA87T29eM2)
The probe wires fit through it great.
If I don't want to use the thermometer, I can just put the pipe cap on the outside of the nipple, sealing it.
![grommet041024.jpg grommet041024.jpg](https://tvwbb.com/data/attachments/64/64968-d5e747204cd68556a16f4e6873131a86.jpg?hash=1edHIEzWhV)
I did the same thing to my 22 1/2" OTG.
With the probe wires in place, I plan on sealing the nipples with a little piece of aluminum foil.
I tested my new ET-732 on some hot and cold water, and all seems working good. I am going to use my new ET-732, and my new custom grommets, for the first time tomorrow, on a spares cook (barbeque probe only).
It looks good to go!
Bob
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