Where to buy probe grommets?

[Attjack]

I would like to drill a hole and install a grommet. What are my best options?

Looking at this one for $13.

https://www.amazon.com/Weber-Replacement-Grommet-Mountain-Cookers/dp/B0131L1P8A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1520613762&sr=8-1&keywords=weber+probe+grommet#customerReviews

[ComfortablyNumb]

I Googled 'high temp silicone grommets' and came across this.

And this.

[Attjack]

Now I just need someone to tell me they used one of these options are completely satisfied.

[Histrix]

I installed the orange type on my KBQ a year or so ago and they have been fine - https://pitmaster.amazingribs.com/fo...205#post280205

[Attjack]

Good to hear, Histrix.

[Attjack]

Here's another option. Pack of 25 for $6.14

https://www.mcmaster.com/#silicone-grommets/=1bwaneb

[smokenoob]

450 or greater sounds suspect....5000 is greater, doubt they would hold up

[ComfortablyNumb]

Looks like you are on the right track. Any customer reviews? Or contact the sellers and ask. From what I read in descriptions they handle up to 500F heat.

[Attjack]

I'm assuming there are many pit members who have done this. Hopefully some of them will chime in then I'll pull the trigger. I have 5 kettles that need a probe port.

[Troutman]

That's the Weber WSM grommet and yes it works great on any cooker. You need to buy a step bit for your drill because it requires a 1" hole. They sell those on Amazon as well....

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[Attjack]

Thanks. I already have one in my cart!

[JeffJ]

I have the Weber grommet on my 14.5 WSM. It fits in very tightly and works well.

[JeffJ]

Attjack I honestly don't know. Since I haven't used any of those cheaper grommets, I have no frame of reference. I would buy one Weber grommet and one cheaper grommet for 2 of your kettles. After you've tried both out you'll know whether or not the extra cost is worth it for your remaining 3 kettles.

[grampa]

I've put the WSM grommet (the one pictured in Attjack's initial post) on both my Weber 22" and 26". They work great! They required a 1 1/4" hole.

[Mitchl]

While not as sexy a solution, I just use a twisted piece of tin foil to fill hole gap when with or without a probe installed. I drilled a smaller hole, sanded off sharp edges w Dremel, and feed multiple wires in one probe at a time upon use, then plug remaining gap w small piece of foil. .

[Troutman]

I don't know about the other smaller grommets above, it's good they are silicon, but remember you may want to put multiple probes into your cooker(s). I generally stuff the small connector plug end through the wide grommet slit, you can easily get 3-4 each through there. The slit then pretty much seals up the opening, its flexible and somewhat thin.

On the grommet above Dimension C will have to be at least 1/4" if not 3/8" to accommodate multiple probes. That leaves somewhat of a large aperture where smoke and heat can escape. That in and of itself may be minor however, the size itself should be looked at for easy of use. I don't know if you have a Graingers by you but try to get your hands on one and run your probe ends through it.

I highly recommend the WSM grommet, they obviously did their homework when they designed it. Price, as you say, may be a factor so going with the standard grommet may work better for your needs, at least monetarily.

[Troutman]

Here's my WSM probe port with three probe wires. I could easily get 2 more, maybe even a third if push came to shove. Not that it's needed in such a small cooker.

[Attjack]

Well maybe I'll get the WSM grommet for my 26" and roll the dice on a pack of cheaper ones then start with installing one on my Smokey Joe. Then I can decide if I want to install the cheap ones on the rest, or if I want to spring for more of the premium ones.

[Attjack]

Okay one step drill bit, one WSM grommet, and two Maverick grommets are now on order. Thanks for the input, everyone.

[Brewmaster]

Barbecue Smoker Thermometer Stainless Steel Probe Port

[Attjack]

"Barbecue Smoker Thermometer Stainless Steel Probe Port"

Looks nice. It's the most expensive option so far.

[Histrix]

Those type of cable glands have interior parts that are plastic and rubber (some have a neoprene type of rubber) that will hold up for use in a smoker but if used on a grill where one may be doing higher heat cooks may run into longevity problems.

[DWCowles]

That’s the one I have 🙄 actually I have 4 of them.

[Troutman]

What kind of probes are you using with that one, looks like a small opening? Do FireBoard or Smoke probes go through there? Something must they show three wires.

[DWCowles]

Yes they fit through the opening

[Troutman]

Yea one thing about the stainless one is it looks like it's built to last (except for maybe the plastic piece). The silicone grommets definitely have a finite life span.

[Dr ROK]

Made mine using a threaded lamp nipple and corresponding nuts and caps.

[Attjack]

Nipples and nuts? Interesting.

[Mudkat]

I've installed three Weber grommets, one on 22 Kettle, two on my drum. My WSM 14.5 also has one. I have no problems with them yet but its only been a few months on the ones I installed. The WSM I've had for a year. They seal really well with the probes in them. One thing to keep in mind is that it you should use two hands to push/pull the Smoke probes through the grommet. It's just to much strain on the cables IMHO to do it one handed. I can't speak to the other solutions but I am happy with the grommets. $13 sounds steep for one unless that includes shipping. I swear I got three of them online for $4 a piece. I just can't remember where I got them.

Here's a link to installing the grommet on the kettle. https://pitmaster.amazingribs.com/fo...-22#post420627

[Mudkat]

I bought them from eReplacementparts.com . Attjack They are now $5.70 each.