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I burned the probe wire

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bf1644
bf1644 Posts: 12
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How do you protect the wire from  the probe? I was cooking a chicken and opened the dome to add some veggies the last 20 min and flames attacked. If you wrap the wire with foil will this protect it for a short while
Clearwater Fl
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,832
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    I only use probes for indirect cooks and run the probe wires over the plate setter legs.

    For direct cooks I use my Thermapen to check food temp.

    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

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  • GATraveller
    GATraveller Posts: 8,207
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    I've never used a probe on a higher temp cook but foil would give a minimal amount of protection.

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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    No need on chicken, ribs, etc. Have several sets and none used in several years for anything. I do have two Thermapens that are used outside and inside all the time.
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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