Stampede Recteq Welder

[DesertRat]

The T-bone was medium rare. The temp probe was well done

 

[Gonefishin]

Was it a silicone probe? I melted down one from my Dot.

 

[DesertRat]

This is just the male end of the Recteq probe that came with the unit. I hung it over one of the steer horns and left it hanging there during cool down. I did not notice, and probably wouldn’t of thought anything of it had I noticed, that it was touching the hot front of the unit.

 

[ol' stonebreaker]

That's called operator error.

 

[DesertRat]

Operator error??? Are you suggesting…Okay. Maybe. Probably

On the serious side, I’ve got to figure how to pry it off without doing more than minimal damage to the front of the smoker.

 

[pungo]

Operator error??? Are you suggesting…Okay. Maybe. Probably

On the serious side, I’ve got to figure how to pry it off without doing more than minimal damage to the front of the smoker.

Next time you use the grill and it's hot, it should pull right off. Then a little scraping with a damp rag wrapping around a putty knife may take off some of the melting plastic.

 

[Simarti28]

Operator error??? Are you suggesting…Okay. Maybe. Probably

On the serious side, I’ve got to figure how to pry it off without doing more than minimal damage to the front of the smoker.

I would suggest what @pungo said.

 

[C. Keeper]

I would suggest what @pungo said.

I'd suggest not overcooking it the next time. But, some like their probes well done.

 

[DesertRat]

Pungo, thanks. And all others. (even jigsaw!).
Blessed Easter to all.

 

[C. Keeper]

Pungo, thanks. And all others. (even jigsaw!).
Blessed Easter to all.

Happy Easter

 

[Threadcutter]

Operator error??? Are you suggesting…Okay. Maybe. Probably

On the serious side, I’ve got to figure how to pry it off without doing more than minimal damage to the front of the smoker.

You could also try getting a can of the "Keyboard Cleaner Air". With the grill cold, hold the can upside down, spray the plastic liberally (thereby "freezing" it), then tap the plastic (parallel with the grill surface) with a screwdriver/small ball pein hammer. It may just pop right off.

https://www.amazon.com/Compressed-D...jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

Personally, I'd try this first. Then, if it didn't come off (or only partially), I'd go the heat route. My concern with the heat route is that the hotter it gets, the more it's likely to just smear all over everything.

Merely something else to consider.....

 

[DesertRat]

I’ll do it. Odd. Yesterday I found a can of air in the garage.

 

[Curtis Mabe]

Hello DesertRat, are you at all acquainted with welding tools? You can go to Harbor Freight for about $20 and purchase a 4.5" angle grinder and some very thin cutting blades to remove the probe from the grill, then some scotchbrite pads for the grinder to re-shine the grill body.
Just be very careful not to cut into the grill. You may just be able, once cool, to break it off then remove the remaining plastic with the scotchbrite pads on the grinder.

Best of luck,

 

[TheMeaterator]

freezing and tapping with hammer and chizel or screwdriver. it should pop right off
for the reside (plastic) that will be left clean with acetone . Soaking some should melt it and be able to wipe off

 

[Threadcutter]

I’ll do it. Odd. Yesterday I found a can of air in the garage.

Curious.....Did you try it yet ? If so, how did it turn out ?

 

[DesertRat]

It’s off. The can of air was mostly empty. Wednesday I grilled burgers and it fell off while I was gathering the cable. So I’ve got a bit of cleanup to do. Thanks for all of the suggestions and interest.