BBQ Guru

WineMaster · 06-04-2008, 01:22 PM

Wow, I finally got a Guru for my pit and all I have to say is WOW.
From start up to recovery after adding cold meet to maintaining temps to fuel consumption. Its like a completely different Pit. Anyone thinking of the product sould pull the pin cause they sure make the cook easy!!!!!!

Midnight Smoke · 06-04-2008, 01:45 PM

I have been looking at those. Do you know how well it would work on an EGG?

CaptGrumpy · 06-04-2008, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pork Smoker

I have been looking at those. Do you know how well it would work on an EGG?

I have one for doing the long cooks on my BGE although I have not really had problems maintaining my temps even on the long cook. Definitely good insurance for that overnighter. I also have the turbinator for one of my large BGE and seeing how that will compare to the regular iron grate on my other large. Get the 10 cfm for the large & XL and the 4 cfm fan for the medium, & small bge.

Midnight Smoke · 06-04-2008, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptGrumpy

I have one for doing the long cooks on my BGE although I have not really had problems maintaining my temps even on the long cook. Definitely good insurance for that overnighter. I also have the turbinator for one of my large BGE and seeing how that will compare to the regular iron grate on my other large. Get the 10 cfm for the large & XL and the 4 cfm fan for the medium, & small bge.

Good advice, Thanks!

TN_BBQ · 06-04-2008, 02:12 PM

I love my DigiQII. That thing almost takes all the fun out of BBQ'ing. If your idea of fun is constantly monitoring the fire and stoking the coals.

Brew-B-Q · 06-04-2008, 02:23 PM

I purchased a DigiQ2 earlier this year and used it twice. Worked great. Then I decided I really wanted to be able to control multiple smokers and ended up selling the Guru and buying a Stoker.

I think they are both great for overnight cooks, just removes some of the worry.

I would only recommend the stoker over the Guru if you want to control more than one smoker or are a tech geek and want to control it through a network. I qualify for both. I actually have a wireless adapter on mine so I don't need to run a cable from my router to the stoker. I can just sit inside and check my laptop for updates on meat temp, smoker temp, etc.

Does it take some of the fun out, sure. But it allows you to get more done. If you value that and don't always feel like tending the fire, they are great.

Pipin' Pig · 06-04-2008, 02:57 PM

I would second the suggestion to consider the stoker. I have the stoker with one pit probe and 3 meat probes and the 5CFM fan for around the same price as the guru.

For me, it has much more upside with respect to expansion. You can easily add more probes and fans to be able to control multiple pits. Add to that the ability to plug it into your computer network and monitor and graph your cooks. Makes test cooks and experiments very easy for logging, etc.

Also, I think a 5CFM blower would be fine regardless of the size of your egg. The greater capacity blower would help with faster recovery but I do not think it is necessarily a must have for "reasonable" (read faster than without the blower alone) recovery and rock solid temp maintenance.

Smokin Gator · 06-04-2008, 03:14 PM

I agree that any temp control device is nice to have. I don't use my Stoker for every cook, but if it is an overnighter I do.

I have use the Stoker on XL, Large, and Medium Eggs and the 5cfm fan is fine for all of them. It also controls my Medium Spicewine with ease. I actually think with a 10 cfm fan it would be very easy to overshoot your temps.

smokinit · 06-04-2008, 03:58 PM

I have one on every one of my Backwoods. I also give Brethren discounts give me a shout if you have any questions.

backporchbbq · 06-04-2008, 04:09 PM

I think it takes the fun out of it. We bought one and have never used it. I like staying up all night keeping an eye on the fire and meat. That's just me, I am used to staying up all night and for very long hours. I know eventually I will value a little sleep more and use it, but I think right now the team agreed to hold off for now.

Brew-B-Q · 06-04-2008, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by backporchbbq

I think it takes the fun out of it. We bought one and have never used it. I like staying up all night keeping an eye on the fire and meat. That's just me, I am used to staying up all night and for very long hours. I know eventually I will value a little sleep more and use it, but I think right now the team agreed to hold off for now.

I began to value sleep, and therefore purchased my unit, right after my twin boys were born.

Stlbbqstore · 06-04-2008, 04:40 PM

I just purchased a Digi II from Kevin ( smokinit ) and I used it on my UDS last weekend. WOW. It is nice!

Countryhb · 06-04-2008, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokinit

I have one on every one of my Backwoods. I also give Brethren discounts give me a shout if you have any questions.

Damnit! I just got mine two weeks ago!!

wheels61 · 06-04-2008, 05:01 PM

have it on the Pit Boss and love it.

Brian in So Cal · 06-04-2008, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokinit

I have one on every one of my Backwoods. I also give Brethren discounts give me a shout if you have any questions.

Sweet, I think I just changed from the Stoker. Will be contacting you.

06-04-2008, 01:22 PM	#1
WineMaster Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-16-07 Location: Southern MN	BBQ Guru Wow, I finally got a Guru for my pit and all I have to say is WOW. From start up to recovery after adding cold meet to maintaining temps to fuel consumption. Its like a completely different Pit. Anyone thinking of the product sould pull the pin cause they sure make the cook easy!!!!!! __________________ Dan MJH From Backyard Bomber BBQ -- Junior YS 640 Comp 22.5 Weber Kettle Blue Thermopen Comp Team Wine & Swine

06-04-2008, 01:45 PM	#2
Midnight Smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-24-08 Location: Southern Arizona Desert	I have been looking at those. Do you know how well it would work on an EGG? __________________ ************************ * Terry ~ aka Pork Smoker * XL-BGE Hatched 06/20/2008 09:42 pm ** * Couple Weber Kettles, CharGriller, UDS * * Ultra Fast Red Thermapen * Projects Kamado Restoration Bandera Restoration

06-04-2008, 02:23 PM	#6
Brew-B-Q is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-27-08 Location: Wauconda, IL	Check out the stoker too I purchased a DigiQ2 earlier this year and used it twice. Worked great. Then I decided I really wanted to be able to control multiple smokers and ended up selling the Guru and buying a Stoker. I think they are both great for overnight cooks, just removes some of the worry. I would only recommend the stoker over the Guru if you want to control more than one smoker or are a tech geek and want to control it through a network. I qualify for both. I actually have a wireless adapter on mine so I don't need to run a cable from my router to the stoker. I can just sit inside and check my laptop for updates on meat temp, smoker temp, etc. Does it take some of the fun out, sure. But it allows you to get more done. If you value that and don't always feel like tending the fire, they are great.

06-04-2008, 02:57 PM	#7
Pipin' Pig Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-25-07 Location: Charleston, SC	I would second the suggestion to consider the stoker. I have the stoker with one pit probe and 3 meat probes and the 5CFM fan for around the same price as the guru. For me, it has much more upside with respect to expansion. You can easily add more probes and fans to be able to control multiple pits. Add to that the ability to plug it into your computer network and monitor and graph your cooks. Makes test cooks and experiments very easy for logging, etc. Also, I think a 5CFM blower would be fine regardless of the size of your egg. The greater capacity blower would help with faster recovery but I do not think it is necessarily a must have for "reasonable" (read faster than without the blower alone) recovery and rock solid temp maintenance. __________________ Derrick "Mor Muc" Russ Charleston, SC The Citadel co '93 Bag piper Cookers: - Stumps 223 - CB Bandera - Jen Aire Gas Grill

06-04-2008, 03:14 PM	#8
Smokin Gator Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-01-06 Location: Fernandina Beach FL	I agree that any temp control device is nice to have. I don't use my Stoker for every cook, but if it is an overnighter I do. I have use the Stoker on XL, Large, and Medium Eggs and the 5cfm fan is fine for all of them. It also controls my Medium Spicewine with ease. I actually think with a 10 cfm fan it would be very easy to overshoot your temps. __________________ [SIZE="2"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Food! It's the second most important thing to a young man, and the most important to an old one.[/FONT][/SIZE] ______________________________________________ -Brent Smokin Gators BBQ Team Medium Amazin' Blue Spicewine - It's a Swamp Thing UDS Large BGE - Adopted Medium BGE - Adopted Weber 22 inch w/mods Weber SJP Stoker Weber Genesis Silver C Gasser Constant wood lurker FBA CBJ

06-04-2008, 02:12 PM	#5
TN_BBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-02-08 Location: Knoxville, TN	I love my DigiQII. That thing almost takes all the fun out of BBQ'ing. If your idea of fun is constantly monitoring the fire and stoking the coals.

06-04-2008, 03:58 PM	#9
smokinit is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-16-07 Location: Coxsackie NY	I have one on every one of my Backwoods. I also give Brethren discounts give me a shout if you have any questions. __________________ I'MMM Back💪

06-04-2008, 04:09 PM	#10
backporchbbq is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-28-08 Location: Phoenixville, PA	I think it takes the fun out of it. We bought one and have never used it. I like staying up all night keeping an eye on the fire and meat. That's just me, I am used to staying up all night and for very long hours. I know eventually I will value a little sleep more and use it, but I think right now the team agreed to hold off for now.

06-04-2008, 04:40 PM	#12
Stlbbqstore Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-22-07 Location: St Louis MO	I just purchased a Digi II from Kevin ( smokinit ) and I used it on my UDS last weekend. WOW. It is nice! __________________ [COLOR="Red"][B][FONT="Arial Narrow"]Authorized Dealer[/FONT][/B][/COLOR] for Yoder Smokers /RipTangle Smokers / Humphrey's Smokers / Backwoods Smokers / Shirley Fab / T&K Smokers / Gateway Drum Smokers /Meadow Creek / Camp Chef / Alfa Ovens / Green Mountain Grills / Kamado Joe / Memphis Grills / PK Grills / Blaze Gas Grills / Pit Barrel Cooker [COLOR="Black"][B]Visit our Website[/B][/COLOR] - [URL="http://www.stlbbqstore.com"]www.stlbbqstore.com[/URL] [COLOR="Black"][B]Like us on Facebook[/B] - [/COLOR][URL="https://[URL="http://www.stlbbqstore.com"]www.facebook.com/stlbbqstore[/URL]

06-04-2008, 05:01 PM	#14
wheels61 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-12-08 Location: carlyle, illinois	have it on the Pit Boss and love it. __________________ WHEELAN'S BARBECUE SHACK ROOSTERS RIB RUNNERS BBQ TEAM EL by Ole Hickory Pit Boss by American Barbecue Systems w Digi Q All Star by American Barbecue Systems Weber Cowboy Campfire Grill Char-Griller Duo

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
BBQ Guru, BBQ Brethen, Q for the troops	NBBD	Q-talk	0	05-18-2011 07:06 PM
BBQ Guru?	thillin	Q-talk	10	05-05-2010 12:15 PM
BBQ-Guru on an offset firebox smoker ? / Guru questions	Don Marco	Q-talk	16	09-24-2007 03:58 PM
BBQ Guru help	BBQ_Mayor	Q-talk	12	06-05-2007 12:37 PM