Thermometer Mounting?

[mag1]

Ok, how do you mount a thermometer to your tank? do you weld on a 1/2" nut, and drill a 1/2" hole thru the lid?
sorry for the dumb ?

Thanks

[CrazyD]

i buy a 1/2" coupling and weld it in the door.

[mag1]

Thanks, Does anyone have a picture of one? I just went to McMaster Carr to see what is available, and not sure if I'm looking at the right fitting.
Thanks again. (Newbee here)

[CrazyD]

i get mine at Lowes in the conduit area. the pipe couplings don't have a slick look like the conduit ones do.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_75962-15527-02- ... facetInfo=

[mag1]

Perfect, thanks for the help

[CrazyD]

keep in mind it is galvanized so you'll want to burn it off with a torch and it can harm you so only do it in a well ventilated area.

[bluecatfish]

[Clover Ridge Smokers]

Why not just drill a hole and mount it with the nut that comes with the thermometer? I do it this way on all my builds and it works perfect.

[CrazyD]

My gauges dont come with them. This way also gives you the ability to mount them at any angle you want and i like the look of em mounted this way with the coupling. Thats my reasons anyways.

[Frank_Cox]

I use this or I weld on the coupling....
Click here : TelTru Thermometer installation kit for 1/2" pipe thread

[mag1]

Thanks for the input. Now I see how they work. Still working on my prints and I wasn't sure exactly how they attached. It all make sence now.

[Rodcrafter]

I use the same coupling but I buy it in the plumbing area and get it in black iron so it isn't galvanized.

[Frank_Cox]