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Smokin-It Smokers => Model 3 & 3D - The Big Brother => Topic started by: jpowell on December 16, 2017, 07:37:09 PM

Title: Relocated 3D box probe. How to plug left behind hole?
Post by: jpowell on December 16, 2017, 07:37:09 PM

Finally moved the box probe in my 3D to it's proper home of 1" from the top vs 4.5".
Suggestions on how to best plug the old hole?

Title: Re: Relocated 3D box probe. How to plug left behind hole?
Post by: EFGM on December 16, 2017, 07:50:08 PM

I would find some Stainless bolts with fender washers if possible. If not get the best you can find of the right diameter. Washers on both sides and you should be fine. If you wanted to take an extra step you could always put a dab of the red RTV sealant under the washers as well, but I'm not sure that is necessary. Good for you, I need to do the same thing on my 4D.

Title: Re: Relocated 3D box probe. How to plug left behind hole?
Post by: Meatball on December 19, 2017, 10:25:40 PM

Here is one suggestion, they come in different sizes.....
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-0-625-in-Chrome-Plated-Steel-Hole-Plug/3013217

Title: Re: Relocated 3D box probe. How to plug left behind hole?
Post by: jpowell on January 06, 2018, 01:52:04 PM

I ended up just going to ACE and getting a bolt and washers. Did the auto-tune before Christmas break and finally doing my 1st smoke post probe relocation.

Title: Re: Relocated 3D box probe. How to plug left behind hole?
Post by: old sarge on January 06, 2018, 07:39:37 PM

And let us know if you notice an improvement in temperature stability.

Title: Re: Relocated 3D box probe. How to plug left behind hole?
Post by: jpowell on January 07, 2018, 12:00:40 AM

Don’t know that I noticed much diff since it was pretty solid prior. Having more room for meat up higher is a huge plus!

Title: Re: Relocated 3D box probe. How to plug left behind hole?
Post by: jpowell on January 15, 2018, 01:19:47 PM

RE: steady temps ...
Check out this smoke I'm doing now. 2 butts on the 2nd rack and the temp is rock solid https://share.fireboard.io/396558

Title: Re: Relocated 3D box probe. How to plug left behind hole?
Post by: old sarge on January 15, 2018, 08:37:19 PM

Looks real good Jason!  Good job.