Bull Another 700 mod.... (Kinda)

[Buckeye smoker]

So you may or may not know about these... Look under grill grommets or traeger grommet, probe grommet etc... You get 2 for 11.99-18.99$ and you'll need a step-bit that goes to 1-1/4". If you don't have one it will cost you another 8$ on Amazon. I wouldn't spend 60$ on a good one if you're only using it for this* (some may choose not to spend 15-28$ on a grommet hook up haha)...I just didn't like the loose swinging probe door setup so I did this.

https://www.amazon.com/Impresa-Products-Thermometer-Grommet-Grills/dp/B07BC4TYQ5/

Take your time enlarging the port hole to 1-1/4"... It will take awhile and use cutting oil if you can..Take the burrs off and then just carefully install the grommet. I have to fill the old rivet hole yet or put another rivet on, not sure yet, but for those not liking the door, here's an option. It can hold about 3 probes in the slit and 1 in the hole. (Yes @NU2SMOKE - that's what she said*)

 

[NU2SMOKE]

You have way too much idle time on your hands sir!!...lol

 

[Buckeye smoker]

You have way too much idle time on your hands sir!!...lol

Now I have to clean my stainless those pics look bad...

 

[NU2SMOKE]

Now I have to clean my stainless those pics look bad...

Yeah right...your grill is so clean I sometimes wonder if you even use it!!...LOL

 

[Buckeye smoker]

Ha!...I clean it as I go...then I don't have to bust ass all at once*

 

[NU2SMOKE]

Ha!...I clean it as I go...then I don't have to bust ass all at once*

Well your always welcome to come to my house to clean mine and teach me how to do it right....

 

[Mike]

@Buckeye smoker I like the idea. Do you have direct Amazon links to the items you purchased?

 

[Buckeye smoker]

@Buckeye smoker I like the idea. Do you have direct Amazon links to the items you purchased?

@Mike 12$

https://www.amazon.com/Impresa-Products-Thermometer-Grommet-Grills/dp/B07BC4TYQ5/

 

[shoot summ]

I like it! I find that the plate tends to pinch my leads.

 

[Buckeye smoker]

I like it! I find that the plate tends to pinch my leads.

Agreed. And also seemed to allow alot of unwanted heat and smoke out.

 

[Mike]

Agreed. And also seemed to allow alot of unwanted heat and smoke out.

While I like the idea of the rubber seal as linked above. I can't say I've had any issues with the stock cover letting heat or smoke out regardless if I'm using the probes or not.

 

[Buckeye smoker]

While I like the idea of the rubber seal as linked above. I can't say I've had any issues with the stock cover letting heat or smoke out regardless if I'm using the probes or not.

Mine was chard with smoke every use. That tells me it was escaping. I'm not saying it was a massive loss, but a loss none the less. Saves me on cleanup then also. Maybe your door was tighter than mine?

 

[Mike]

Mine was chard with smoke every use. That tells me it was escaping. I'm not saying it was a massive loss, but a loss none the less. Saves me on cleanup then also. Maybe your door was tighter than mine?

I'd say probably so. I need to adjust mine actually as mine came pretty tight.