Tel Tru BQ300 install

[Mossy34]

hi folks, I'm new to the forum and hope to learn a lot here! My question is this; has anybody ever tried to install a BQ 300 on a Primo Oval or a BGE? I just bought the BQ300 for my Primo and I didn't realize until I received it that this thermometer is not made for a ceramic smoker. However it's obviously a very well built thermometer and I would be willing to drill out the small hole in my Primo to accept the BQ300 if I knew I wouldn't be causing issues with the ceramic by drilling. I would appreciate any thoughts or advice on this. Thank you

[Huskee]

Welcome to The Pit! I can't answer this for you, but I'll tag a few ceramic owners to see if they can help out when they get a chance. Breadhead CeramicChef fuzzydaddy David Parrish. There are of course many others as well.

[SlushDeezey]

Still can't post. Can only comment. iPad or iPhone w/9.3.5. This is only form of comm to let you know about problem. Since new server change this has been going on. Please help!

[fuzzydaddy]

Hello Mossy34! I have not done any drilling in my BGE, so I did some looking around and found this Enlarging thermometer hole thread and this I drilled a hole in the dome...... Photos thread, both on the egghead forum. You might want to search the Primo grill forums as well. You mentioned causing issues and that is also my concern with drilling; potential damage if something goes wrong, and warranty issues. I hope this is helpful. See you around The Pit!

[fuzzydaddy]

SlushDeezey on my iPhone with iOS 9.3.5 here's my screen shot. I've drawn a red circle around "Write something..." which is where you would tap on to select, type your post, then tap on the Post Reply button. Do you see the "Write something..." at the bottom of the thread on your iPhone and iPad?

[SlushDeezey]

Don't get the "write something". The box is just white and when I click on it nothing happens.

[fuzzydaddy]

Try clearing Safari's cache then restart. If that doesn't fix it and you can start a new thread, post your issue here: https://pitmaster.amazingribs.com/forum/suggestion-box If you can't start a new thread let me know and I'll do it for you.

[JCBBQ]

I'd probably not do that. I've got a Primo and I don't even use the thermometer that comes with it. I basically only use my maverick. I don't know how useful knowing the temp in the top of the dome is for cooking. There always seems to be a discrepancy between the primo thermometer and my maverick - not always a consistent discrepancy either. I think youre better off with a thermometer that mounts on the grill grates. That's my 2 cents anyway.

[Breadhead]

I find that the thermometer mounted in my dome lid is accurate at the level it is mounted in the dome. The difference in that temp compared to the grate level cooking temp is about 30° to 50° depending how hot I'm cooking. Those 2 temps get closer together after an hour or 2 though.

[Breadhead]

I totally agree on leaving the standard temp gauge in the dome but using a Maverick to track the cooking temp.👍