routing thermometer probe

It doesn't let in much air but it will likely crimp your wire.

Can you not fit the end of the probe (that goes into the control unit) up through the vent hole)? The only unit out there, Taylor I think, has a 90degree bend that won't let it happen. I've been able to fit every other brand of probe down through the vent hole. You CAN bend them some to fit as long as you don't bend the pointy end where the thermocouple is.

I have a cdn and a taylor both 90 degree ends, yes I can use vent hole, will do, thanks !!

I also have a Taylor and run it thru the vent hole about half the time. You have to force the probe bend thru a bit.. and it doesn't hurt the probe. Further, I route the cable via the door the other half the time.. and I've experienced no problems.

Could you run it from the inside out? My taylor wire disconects from the unit and I would think I could thread it from inside leaving the prob inside. I dont even have the55 unit yet so I was really asking a question

Yup, inside out is okay...

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Originally posted by SmokinOkie:
[qb].... up through the vent hole)? The only unit out there, Taylor I think, has a 90degree bend that won't let it happen.[/qb]

I have 3 Taylor probes, and I've straightened the bend out a little on all 3 of them, and pushed them thru the vent hole from the top.

I've been using them for at least 3 years now, and have never had a problem.

I use Tayors and CDNs. The CDN has a 90 degree bend but it has a long radius bend that just sort of slips in easily. The Talor I have only has a slight bend (less than 45 degrees) and drops straight down the hole.

Does routing the probe through the vent hole mess up the smoke circulation on the smokettes?

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Originally posted by Marty Runik:
[qb] Does routing the probe through the vent hole mess up the smoke circulation on the smokettes? [/qb]

No, the wires are so thin, you can actually use a couple with no adverse effects, unless the wires are too thick for some reason.

Thanks!

Noticed in this posting that no one mentions the bottom "drain" hole. Works like a champ for me!

Mine won't fit out the top either, but does come out the bottom just fine.....

Bill

I keep meaning to run mine out the top again,but the door is always closed on them, when it occurs to me.

Oh well

Reason I don't recommend the bottom hole is as the drain hole, the cable WILL get greasy. If that's okay and it won't fit out the top, guess it's a good idea then.

You're right about the messy cable.

It will need some cleaning. My only option at the time however......

Thanks!

I have 2 cables running throught the top while smoking a slab of ribs and a whole turkey.Anyone have a quick remedy for not knowing which probe is stuck in which? LOL. It sure is a tangly mess with 2 probes ,cables,shelves,meats....

Got a sure-fire remedy for ya Kathy! Open the door and look . Don't keep it open for too long tho. Sorry, couldn't resist!!!

Masking tape and a felt tip.

Figure the one in the ribs doesn't count,so the other one, that makes sense, must be in the turkey?

Thanks!! I know,I know, I left myself open!!!
actually, that is what I did, open and put #2 in the Turkey--(two and Turkey start with tee)
I was just cooking 2 so different things and haven't done that before.I pulled the turkey at 170 and double wrapped.Hopefully it will be done otherwise it will go in the oven.

I still ended up cooking the turkey too long.Took it inside and put it in an oven to crisp up the top and it dried out.It only had 8 percent turkey brothe in it. Live and Learn.It is still edible.My husband is like Mikey

Tom and others routinely close the door on temp probe cables with no adverse effects. Twice, once with a butt and once with a brisket, pinching the cable in the door gave me a false reading that almost ruined both cuts. My temps on these two attempts held at 185 and didn�t budge until I opened the door. Then they jumped to 220+. It�s down through the vent hole for me from now on.