Pit Viper on WSM

[HandsomeDave]

Just installed the Pit Viper fan on my WSM last weekend. My only problem was the tape they sent with the unit for covering the other holes lasted about 8 hours and fell off. And yes, I did clean it before I put it on. I stuffed wads of aluminum foil in the holes to get through the first cook, but I was wondering if anyone had come up with a better solution.

[Razor]

I recently bought some 3M stuff on Amazon just the other day; https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Haven't used it yet but have to imagine it's at least as good if not better. Maybe you got a bad batch from Pit Viper?

Now that I think about it, the wads of aluminum foil are probably just as good, if not better, lol.

[klflowers]

I looked at this tape, and it says it is rated up to 600 deg F. Is that high enough?

[klflowers]

I answered my own question (yes, it is good enough) so ignore this post.

[Huskee]

Would thin magnet sheets work, the kind you could cut with scissors?

[Troutman]

Interesting. I've got that tape on both my WSM cooker and have had it on there for 2+ years with virtually no issue. Maybe they cheapened up the glue formula. I'd give BBQ Guru a call.

[jfmorris]

I have a roll of 3M foil tape that I used when replacing some ducts under the house recently, for sealing the joints. That stuff sticks like crazy. Maybe the stuff they sent you was bad or old. I would hate to spend $10-15 on a roll of the 3M stuff, when you only need a small piece. Call the BBQ Guru folks and see if they will send out a new piece.

[mountainsmoker]

I had the same problem. I was crinkled at one end and when I tried a small piece on a small hole it didn't stick.

[klflowers]

I didn't have a problem with mine. The problem was that the next time I used the wsm, I didn't use the fan, so I took the tape off. Now I need more.

[HandsomeDave]

I don't know why I didn't think of this before, after all I work in the electrical field. Been behind the desk too long I guess. 1/2 inch knockout covers. Works like they were made for this purpose. Oh wait, I guess they kinda were.

[GuyG]

Custom! Gotta find some!

[HandsomeDave]

GuyG Any hardware store that carries conduit boxes and fittings should have them.

[Andrrr]

YES!!! I’ve been contemplating a thermostat for my WSM for some time and thinking about how I was going to plug the holes. This is a perfect solution. Thanks!

[Jared49]

I like your style!!

[fzxdoc]

Good solution, HandsomeDave . Is it just me or does your WSM vent look sort of pirate-ish?

Kathryn

[HandsomeDave]

fzxdoc I didn't notice that before, but yeah It kind of does. I did spend seven years in the Navy, and used to think Sailors are nothing more than modern day pirates, so maybe it was a subconscious thing. Arrr!