Sorry Chris, another question: in the Amazon link, they recommend installation kit #4903101, did you have to order it separately or was everything needed to install on WSM included? Thanks!I’m not aware of a direct swap. I would skip River Country and go with TelTru made in USA https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0052EKQ2G/TVWB-20 and enlarge the hole.
There is all kinds of info regarding this topic via this web-site; perhaps you should navigate through it.Thanks Chris! My next question would've been stem length; looks like you reccommend the 2.5" length?
Yes, I like 2.5" stem. 4" works fine, too. For a long time I used 6", but it would hit tall things like beer can chicken.Thanks Chris! My next question would've been stem length; looks like you reccommend the 2.5" length?
The installation kit is ordered separately and makes for an easy install. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0055778PI/?tag=tvwb-20Sorry Chris, another question: in the Amazon link, they recommend installation kit #4903101, did you have to order it separately or was everything needed to install on WSM included? Thanks!
Thanks Chris!Yes, I like 2.5" stem. 4" works fine, too. For a long time I used 6", but it would hit tall things like beer can chicken.
The installation kit is ordered separately and makes for an easy install. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0055778PI/?tag=tvwb-20
In the past, I've done it with washer and nut from the hardware store as shown in the article mentioned by EricV. Definitely cheaper using hardware store parts, but the Tel-Tru threaded nut is better than the 1/2" electrical lock nut I've used. Either way will work fine.
https://www.virtualweberbullet.com/installing-thermometer/#industrial
Chris, looks like the 2.5" BQ300 I received is not calibratable...do you feel that's necessary? I see they make a BQ300R that is calibratable. ThanksYes, I like 2.5" stem. 4" works fine, too. For a long time I used 6", but it would hit tall things like beer can chicken.
The installation kit is ordered separately and makes for an easy install. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0055778PI/?tag=tvwb-20
In the past, I've done it with washer and nut from the hardware store as shown in the article mentioned by EricV. Definitely cheaper using hardware store parts, but the Tel-Tru threaded nut is better than the 1/2" electrical lock nut I've used. Either way will work fine.
https://www.virtualweberbullet.com/installing-thermometer/#industrial
Interesting. I'm new to the WSM and use a 1/4" thick x 19" wide steel disc in place of water pan...that could def have something to do with it. Although, once pit's up to temp, the differential between the two grates (which is really all that's important to me) is minimal.But.... If you don't use water in your pan and have no meat on your cooking grates, the lid temperature will read almost the same as the top grate....
It's all about what conditions are, as there is not one exact temperature difference...