Syzygies Posted January 2 Report Posted January 2 1 hour ago, jonj said: I don't understand this comment. I use these air probes all the time via the KK probe port. I don't try to push the plug through the hole from the inside; I insert the actual probe through the hole from the outside. I must be missing something. 😕 Yes, after further checking, the fat section around the probe is 3/8" and our hole is 1/2". This clearly works. (I've had other probes where the bend kept them from going through that direction.) I'm now getting to the less positive reviews online, giving me pause. GGG is also in the running.
wrandyr Posted January 3 Report Posted January 3 9 hours ago, Syzygies said: GGG has a wireless pit probe capability, giving them the apparent edge here. Thermoworks claims this reading is thrown off by the meat. The GGG is a dome probe with a display that interacts with the predictive wireless thermometers. Combustion disagrees with Thermoworks, claiming that they are measuring within the "vapor cloud" surrounding the meat which is supposed to be the temperature that the meat actually "feels". This kind of capability hasn't been around very long, so there isn't much online consensus on how to use this new information. I think of it as more data to have fun with.
Syzygies Posted January 3 Report Posted January 3 1 hour ago, wrandyr said: The GGG is a dome probe... My read of their web site is that one can control their fan using either the big dome probe, or the air end of their wireless meat probe. Pick your poison: They're coming out with a longer dome probe that will actually clear our 2" thick dome with a margin to get good readings. Yet there's plenty of well-intended advice that near the meat is the correct place to control a pit. Thermoworks counters that "near the meat" is living in its own bubble, less accurate than a separate grill-level probe. Presumably if one believes this, one can set a second meat probe on a grill clip, and use that instead to control the fan. In short, one could put together a working system from GGG now, not waiting for their longer dome probe to reach market. I'm a broken record here: It's simplistic to reduce the complex system of a BBQ pit to a single number. It's a reality that current fan controllers are designed to key a single number. I can back my car into the driveway using any of three mirrors. I can control a cook using any of three probe locations.
SteveL Posted January 3 Report Posted January 3 I’m not familiar with GGG. As I’ve said previously, I rarely use the RFX ambient probe as it’s been months. I rely on the Tel-Tru that Dennis includes with the unit. I’ve noticed some drop off in temp accuracy with that too, but have started taking it out every 3 months or so, cleaning the carbon off of the probe with SOS pads, and recalibrating it in boiling water. The accuracy of the dome temperature is close enough for everything I cook. I monitor the actual meat with an RFX wireless probe and have had perfect results every time. As Dennis has said on here as well as his videos, once you get the airflow down, you don’t need the gadgets and that makes sense to me. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1
5698k Posted January 4 Report Posted January 4 Check out Chefstemp, they’re advertising a dome thermometer replacement, that is a battery powered controller, and/or wireless probes, with a base unit that, independently can control a fan. The disappointing thing to me is that while everything control wise is wireless, the fan still needs external power. A friend just bought a system, so I’ll have real results fairly soon. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
wrandyr Posted January 5 Report Posted January 5 9 hours ago, 5698k said: What is GGG? Giant Grill Gauge: https://combustion.inc/pages/giant-grill-gauge 1
gcb Posted January 22 Report Posted January 22 Hello to all !! This is my first post to the forum! I am a new owner of a 32''KK and absolutely love it. Still need to learn how to lock in the temps and it's been a great experience so far . And with all the incredible information I'm finding in the forum I believe with all your help I will achieve this hopefully soon. I use the Meater Pro XL and have never had any problems with connection or the accuracy of my internal temperatures. The ambient Temperature has been spot on as well!! I would highly recommend it. I look forward to going on this journey together!! Thank you for all your tips, points and experiences!! They help tremendously! Thank you again!! 1
Syzygies Posted January 22 Report Posted January 22 On 1/2/2026 at 10:41 AM, jonj said: I don't understand this comment. I use these air probes all the time via the KK probe port. I don't try to push the plug through the hole from the inside; I insert the actual probe through the hole from the outside. I must be missing something. 😕 Yes, I figured this out. The fat part on the probe end does fit through the KK probe port, once one removed the split port plug. Then slip the plug over the cable, and reinsert. I had to ask them dimensions. And I forgot that the split port plug had a split (duh!) because I rarely use it. 1 2
5698k Posted January 23 Report Posted January 23 Hello to all !! This is my first post to the forum! I am a new owner of a 32''KK and absolutely love it. Still need to learn how to lock in the temps and it's been a great experience so far . And with all the incredible information I'm finding in the forum I believe with all your help I will achieve this hopefully soon. I use the Meater Pro XL and have never had any problems with connection or the accuracy of my internal temperatures. The ambient Temperature has been spot on as well!! I would highly recommend it. I look forward to going on this journey together!! Thank you for all your tips, points and experiences!! They help tremendously! Thank you again!!Congratulations on your new grill! Start a new thread and post some pics…we love seeing grills in their new homes. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 2
jonj Posted January 24 Report Posted January 24 On 1/22/2026 at 4:27 PM, Syzygies said: And I forgot that the split port plug had a split (duh!) because I rarely use it. Now I understand! 😉
Tampa_John Posted 1 hour ago Report Posted 1 hour ago I'm a new member of what keeps Dennis happy. I have several of the controllers but I like the ThermoWorks the best. The fan works well and I guess that's the most important part of the system. I have the 22 inch and several of the Komo Joe's with built in display and fan. I wish I had a system that had many probes. Trying to decide which of the many temps would be hard. Maybe the system could collect the temps and select how your doing. Im in Tampa and retired.If there are more Florida members let connect. John Annis
Tampa_John Posted 46 minutes ago Report Posted 46 minutes ago On 1/22/2026 at 5:27 PM, Syzygies said: Yes, I figured this out. The fat part on the probe end does fit through the KK probe port, once one removed the split port plug. Then slip the plug over the cable, and reinsert. I had to ask them dimensions. And I forgot that the split port plug had a split (duh!) because I rarely use it. Here's 2 ideas and one that you might not like. Remover the rubber plug and slice half of it. That way the wire will fit and the plug gets in place. They only work if you want the probe to be near the food. Use the fan port to insert the wire and then insert the blower. My blower even fits better with the wire. Now if you want the Gateway controller to be a ways off based on where you have the metal clip and the data wire might not be long enough. The other idea is use the port with rubber gasket and again the wire might not be long enough. Both suggestion might need and extension for the wire. I don't have a source but I'm sure Amazon does. I'll need one and I'll post the item number.
