Hi, I'm fairly new to all-grain. I have 10 gallon Rubbermaid coolers for my MLT and HLT. I'd like to add thermometers, so I don't have to open the lids to check temp.
My MLT has a domed false bottom that is already tricky to get in and out under the bulkhead, and I don't want to complicate that when I do this.
Should I get threaded weldless thermometers like those on bargainfittings.com, drill through the cooler, waterproof with o-rings, and plan on removing the MLT thermometer when taking the false bottom in and out?
Is there a better way to do through the wall thermometers that will still reach near the center of the mash without interfering with insertion/removal of the false bottom?
Should I drop a probe in from the top on a lead? Is there a best practice for that?
Thank you all for any help.
My MLT has a domed false bottom that is already tricky to get in and out under the bulkhead, and I don't want to complicate that when I do this.
Should I get threaded weldless thermometers like those on bargainfittings.com, drill through the cooler, waterproof with o-rings, and plan on removing the MLT thermometer when taking the false bottom in and out?
Is there a better way to do through the wall thermometers that will still reach near the center of the mash without interfering with insertion/removal of the false bottom?
Should I drop a probe in from the top on a lead? Is there a best practice for that?
Thank you all for any help.