Swapping WSM 22 OEM lid thermometer for River Country or other?


 

Rob Olive

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Is there a River Country or other thermometer that is a direct swap for the factory thermometer, without having to drill/modify the lid? I have a 22 WSM, by the way.

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.
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!
 
Thanks Chris! My next question would've been stem length; looks like you reccommend the 2.5" length?
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.
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!
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
 
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
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. Thanks
 
Does anyone know the temperature variance between the temperature displayed by the tel-tru (2.5" or 4" stem) to the temperature of the top grate in a 22" WSM? Assuming you put it in same spot as the standard.
 
Well, I haven't verified the accuracy of my new dome-lid-mounted Tel-Tru gauge yet, but I'm seeing the dome temp around 30 degrees LOWER, on average, than the top grate temp (as measured by a Fireboard Drive 2 ambient probe).
 
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...
 
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...
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.
 

 

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