Probe Port for 55g Gateway

[ILMsmoke]

I’d like to add a probe port to my drum. I’d like it to be a nice permanent solution if anyone has any good ideas. I’ve looked at the Yoder probe port add-on and like it, but I’m not sure of the flat adjustable tab on the radius of the drum…

[leol2]

I took off the thermometer and then went to the hardware store. In the plumbing department I found an adapter with a small hole. I could screw in, Then I ran my probes thru the adapter . Cost was about $5

[jfmorris]

What about one of these?

https://snsgrills.com/collections/grill-modifications/products/kettle-probe-port-cover

They use that on a 22" grill just fine. The hole is small enough that the curve/radius is not a problem, and your Gateway drum is about the same diameter as a 22" kettle.

[ILMsmoke]

What about one of these?

https://snsgrills.com/collections/grill-modifications/products/kettle-probe-port-cover

They use that on a 22" grill just fine. The hole is small enough that the curve/radius is not a problem, and your Gateway drum is about the same diameter as a 22" kettle.

I think will do what I need! Thanks!!

[jfmorris]

Yeah - it only has a 1/2 inch hole. The other option would be a high temp silicon grommet in a hole, but many of those require much larger holes.

[jfmorris]

Something like these would be another option:

https://www.amazon.com/SUNKISTCOOK-Replacment-Grommet-Compatible-Traeger/dp/B087R4F2MT/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=high+temp+grommet+for+smoker&qid=1644613902&sprefix=high+temp+grommet%2Caps%2C82&sr=8-6