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Old 07-17-2012, 08:10 PM   #1
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Default Which Temp controller?

I have very intensely researched the Guru, the IQUE, the Stoker, the Auburn Instruments, and all others. For the money, which do you recommend??
For the chef on a budget?
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Old 07-17-2012, 08:11 PM   #2
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Old 07-17-2012, 08:12 PM   #3
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I love my iQue.
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Old 07-17-2012, 08:12 PM   #4
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I like the stoker I run 2 cookers from my phone.
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Old 07-17-2012, 08:14 PM   #5
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Old 07-17-2012, 08:17 PM   #6
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I like the iQues as well, from what I have read, I emailed them and they are not sure it will work on my smoker. I have a large offset with a 19"x19"x19" firebox.
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Old 07-17-2012, 08:27 PM   #7
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The stoker and the guru are great units, but for the price it's got to be the IQ. Purchased 8 for freinds and not one have complained, only praised.

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Old 07-17-2012, 09:55 PM   #8
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Not sure about for a budget, but love my wifi stoker. Can monitor both cookers and adjust temps from anywhere via my iPhone.
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Old 07-17-2012, 10:21 PM   #9
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Stoker!

You only need one to run multiple smokers by adding fans/sensors. Think about your future use.

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Old 07-18-2012, 08:40 AM   #10
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I think the stoker is the best bang for the buck, but that's only if you're planning on using it to it's full potential. I love the web interface, the ability to remote control from anywhere via my phone, the ability to control multiple cookers with a single unit, and Stokerlog. If you just want a basic fan/thermostat, go with an IQue, but if you want all the extra bells and wistles, and actually plan on using them, the Stoker can't be beat.
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Old 07-18-2012, 08:45 AM   #11
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If you were not on a budget = Stoker / Guru

Since you are on a budget = IQ 110
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Old 07-18-2012, 11:31 AM   #12
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I would go with the Auber. Its pretty much the same price as the ique110 and it has a digital temperature control. Only downfall to the Auber is its ugly as can be.

I bet if they designed the unit too look nice or just made it a simple gray or black color it would sell 10x better compared to the 1980's design its rocking. Makes me think of the technology from the original Tron movie and Apple IIe computers.

Personally, I'm a fan of the BBQ Guru products. But they are not cheap.
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Old 07-18-2012, 12:30 PM   #13
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i have an auber and it works great. also you can get a nice sized fan that might run a bigger pit. it works wonders for me on the uds and the kamado. there customer service is really good also.

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Old 07-18-2012, 12:32 PM   #14
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DustBuster, where you been Bro.?
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Old 07-18-2012, 12:38 PM   #15
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I have only used Guru's DigiQ and really like it and they cant be beat for customer service
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