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01-27-2013, 07:34 PM | #1 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 05-08-12
Location: memphis,tn
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Pitmaster iq vs bbq guru
PITMASTER IQ VS BBQ GURU??????
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01-27-2013, 07:38 PM | #2 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 12-18-12
Location: Atlanta, GA
Name/Nickname : Mark
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BBQ Guru Digiq2 or cyber hands down
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01-27-2013, 07:46 PM | #3 |
Banned
Join Date: 02-07-11
Location: brenham, texas
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01-27-2013, 08:32 PM | #4 |
Wandering around with a bag of matchlight, looking for a match.
Join Date: 10-28-12
Location: Harpersville, Alabama
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I love the Guru. Can't do without is now.
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01-27-2013, 09:10 PM | #5 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 02-16-12
Location: Long Island, NY
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I have a BBQ Guru CyberQ WiFi, it works great.
A review I did. http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...91#post2340391
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01-28-2013, 06:45 AM | #6 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 12-18-12
Location: Dearborn Mi, Manton Mi
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I think those two units are on different levels.
The IQ Pitmaster should be compared to the Nano-Q as the price is similar and have similar features. If you are looking at the buget minded ATC's, dont overlook the Auber ATC. I have one and love it. The best part over the other 2 is it has a bright LED display that tells you the exact temp of your pit, the other 2 dont. And its more tuneable, but mine has worked perfectly right out of the box. The most important thing with any of the ATC's is you need a pit that is sealed up well enough that you can put out the coals if you close all your dampers. The other nice thing about the Auber is it uses a standard thermocouple as a temp proble, so you arent married to the propriatary probes that you have to buy for the other units. |
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01-28-2013, 11:32 AM | #7 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 05-23-12
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
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I went with the pitmaster iq primarily because it can be kept in a waterproof box during the cook, with the hose coming out to the cooker. I was looking for an entry level device and considered the Auber and the NanoQ, but the pitmaster iq is cheap and met my needs. I am sure that the CyberQ is a great device, but it is over $400 when all said and done. I am sure I will upgrade to the CyberQ or the Stoker at some point so that I can monitor my pits from anywhere, but for now, the pitmaster iq fits the bill.
It does not have a temperature read out on it, but i would use a Maverick anyway so that I could monitor the pit from inside, so that is not a deal breaker for me. My pitmaster seems a bit finicky whenever I start a cook, but with in an hour or two it locks onto the temperature and holds it there. I have no regrets. |
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01-28-2013, 11:40 AM | #8 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 12-18-12
Location: Dearborn Mi, Manton Mi
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another reason I did not go with the IQ Pitmaster is when I was researching them, I sent them an emailing asking if it would work with my cooker, they said it would not.
When I asked them why they did not state a reason, just said it wouldnt work. Now that I have my Auber, I know the Pitmaster would have worked. They were not willing to answer my questions any further so I decided not to go with them that turned me off |
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01-28-2013, 12:03 PM | #9 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 09-13-12
Location: canada
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It seems the iq is shot more at webers, i have one and its simple and works.
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01-28-2013, 06:21 PM | #10 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 12-18-12
Location: Dearborn Mi, Manton Mi
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01-28-2013, 06:31 PM | #11 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 05-23-12
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
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I use mine on a UDS. The company sells adaptors for most cookers.
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01-28-2013, 06:36 PM | #12 | |
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Join Date: 08-17-11
Location: Strongsville, Ohio
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01-28-2013, 06:38 PM | #13 |
Take a breath!
Join Date: 05-21-12
Location: Oak Harbor, WA
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I went with the IQ becuase of the price. It is simple and easy, with no frills. I did have to re-solder the contacts for the temp probe and power on the main board as they came loose. I am a bit rough with my toys. Other than that, I have had no problems.
I don't know if I could justify something more expensive at this point since all any of them do is blow air when the temp gets too low. I have checked the accuracy of the temp probe and have been satisfied with it's accuracy. |
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01-28-2013, 07:28 PM | #14 |
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Join Date: 05-14-10
Location: West Sayville , NY
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I got the nano q and love it. Yeah I need to have another temp controller with it but I have that already. I didn't want the ique because it looks like I might break it is week. I am rough with my toys as well. I am sure they both work the Same.
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01-28-2013, 07:39 PM | #15 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-08-10
Location: Texas
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I do not like the way the fan hooks to a WSM on the bbq guru units. I guarantee I would accidentally kick that fan and break it. I figure three cooks and it is done.
I use an iQue and it does exactly what I expect it to do, and have used it in the rain simply by hanging the unit under my BBQ table. And, I can kick the hose and not break anything. CD |
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