Author Topic: Cabinet Temperature Probe Placement - does it have to be centered?  (Read 804 times)

RalphM

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I have a 2D analog to which I added the Auber controller.  I really like the setup!
A problem I have is when trying to smoke two large (12 pound) pork butts.  Keeping the lower rack high enough that it does not get overcooked means that the upper rack gets interference from the box mounted temperature probe.  I placed the probe where recommended, but if it were moved closer to a corner, it would avoid getting touched by the upper pork butt.

Any problems with moving closer to a corner?

Thanks,
Ralph

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Re: Cabinet Temperature Probe Placement - does it have to be centered?
« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2022, 08:30:05 PM »
Ralph - Have you thought about mounting it parallel and centered to the back wall? Otherwise, I guess you will just have to experiment.
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Re: Cabinet Temperature Probe Placement - does it have to be centered?
« Reply #2 on: May 10, 2022, 10:45:25 AM »
Have not thought about that, would require a right angle bracket, but would shorten the extension into the box by a couple of inches.

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Re: Cabinet Temperature Probe Placement - does it have to be centered?
« Reply #3 on: May 10, 2022, 08:01:22 PM »
Look at your kitchen oven and see how it is placed.  It may run parallel to a back or side wall, high up or low down.  It may even be pinned to the top/ceiling!
David from Arizona
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SI 3D & Big Red Controller
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Lodge Sportsman Grill
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Ducane Meridian 42 inch Grill
LEM MaxVac 1088A
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