Probe cables through side of WSM

[Ken McCrary]

I am planning on trying out a ET-73 for the first time this weekend. My question is can I pass both probes through one hole drilled in the side of the WSM without having interference because of the two cables cables touching?

 

[Doug D]

That will work fine. The metal braid of the cable is to protect the inner wire, and serves no signal transmitting function itself.

 

[Al Silverman]

Instead of drilling a hole and maybe compromising the porcelain... rust etc. check out the famous bbq Guru eyelets.

http://www.thebbqguru.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=16&idproduct=82

Al

 

[Mike Zarecky]

I wouldn'd drill a hole in the side of the WSM. I've purchased a set of eyelets from the BBG guru people to run the wire through.

http://www.thebbqguru.com/accessories.htm

look at the above site. They work great. I can get both probes through one eyele installed in the top bolt hole.

MikeZ

 

[Ken McCrary]

I actually already drilled the hole a couple of weeks ago. I did look into the guru eyelets but figured I already had the uni bit so why not. I ran a single probe through this small 3\16" hole without any problem. I have since installed a rubber gromet into the hole to protect the finish. I don't think the cooker will get hot enough to melt the rubber but we'll jut have to wait and see. I'll try to take some pics and post.