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I used the port above drain for a thermowell also. I actually like it better than having a fixed location as I switch it to a thermowell at the end of my counter flow chiller which allows a good amount of control of wort temp going into my brew bucket.

That was my experience. When I plugged it in, the BC showed XXX for a temp. Maybe I have a bad sensor and you’ll have better luck. Let us know how it works out.

I can confirm the SS ekettle's thermometer doesn't work with the brew commander for some reason, so I found a stubby tri clamp thermowell for the upper port and used the brew commander thermometer. Works fine. Really like the system although the brew commander could use a firmware update...

One of the key features for the BC listed on Blichmann's website is "Upgradable Firmware". It would be disappointing if you have to send it to them for the firmware to be upgraded!

Thanks for the response. Just saw your setup in your recent post, looks great!

Long time lurker, first time poster. Anyway, looking to put a simple ebiab system together and was thinking of pairing the SS Brewtech eKettle and the Blichmann BrewCommander for a relatively cheap setup. I know SS Brewtech claims their temp probe is proprietary, but others have had success...