dual probe install question

Jholliday · December 15, 2011, 07:30:51 AM

I ordered my Maverick dual probe and I have one question where do I run the probes into the smoker I just got a 4 rack bradley digital. any ideas?? sorry if this is a stupid question just a dumb newbie.

TedEbear · December 15, 2011, 08:11:31 AM

Most of us hang them down through the vent opening.

Jholliday · December 15, 2011, 08:17:50 AM

Thanks again I will do that. after that answer I guess it really was a stupid question.

ghost9mm · December 15, 2011, 08:41:28 AM

Quote from: Jholliday on December 15, 2011, 08:17:50 AM
Thanks again I will do that. after that answer I guess it really was a stupid question.

My friend there are NO stupid questions on this forum...just ask and someone will try to help you...Merry Christmas..

CoreyMac · December 15, 2011, 09:43:17 AM

Quote from: Jholliday on December 15, 2011, 08:17:50 AM
Thanks again I will do that. after that answer I guess it really was a stupid question.

At the risk of sounding cliche the only stupid question IMO is the one that never gets asked. ;)

Habanero Smoker · December 15, 2011, 01:26:10 PM

I also run mine through the vent, but many also run the wires through the door.

KyNola · December 15, 2011, 02:15:29 PM

Quote from: TedEbear on December 15, 2011, 08:11:31 AM
Most of us hang them down through the vent opening.

And many of us don't. :) I close the door on the wires. The seal will still seal fine, no or minimal loss of smoke/heat. In my opinion bringing them through the door makes rack rotation easier.

Either way works fine.

mikecorn.1 · December 15, 2011, 02:40:07 PM

I run them thru the hinge side of the door. Close the door on the wire. No smoke loss

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TestRocket · December 15, 2011, 03:31:37 PM

I run them through the door also and use the blue painters tape to help keep the wires from falling when the door is open. ;D

viper125 · December 15, 2011, 04:29:16 PM

Usually run mine thru the vent. Because they tell you not to pinch or apply pressure to wires. I lot two maverick probes and they claim thats the problem. So I slip under my chimney with a washer so there is no pressure. But your right it is a pain some times moving trays.

mikecorn.1 · December 16, 2011, 06:11:19 AM

Quote from: viper125 on December 15, 2011, 04:29:16 PM
Usually run mine thru the vent. Because they tell you not to pinch or apply pressure to wires. I lot two maverick probes and they claim thats the problem. So I slip under my chimney with a washer so there is no pressure. But your right it is a pain some times moving trays.

I would say thats the main reason I go thru the side now. Way easier to move racks. IMHO I say that the door seal on the wire is not enough to cause problems. Had mine for over two years with no problems.

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viper125 · December 16, 2011, 09:58:52 AM

I had thought of drilling a hole in the back and running thru there. You would need a plastic or high heat plug that would close around the wires with out pinching. Since I usually just wipe the probe with soapy rag then alcohol there is no sense in removing form smoker. I do wipe the wires with a dry rag to get excessive oil off. Hopeing that not putting in and removing every smoke will make them last longer.