Pitmaster iq vs bbq guru

Resesgrill · 01-27-2013, 07:34 PM

PITMASTER IQ VS BBQ GURU??????

Lobsterbake · 01-27-2013, 07:38 PM

BBQ Guru Digiq2 or cyber hands down

jmoney7269 · 01-27-2013, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Lobsterbake

BBQ Guru Digiq2 or cyber hands down

I have both and can attest to how well they work! Would buy another in a heartbeat.

BubbaG · 01-27-2013, 08:32 PM

I love the Guru. Can't do without is now.

BobM · 01-27-2013, 09:10 PM

I have a BBQ Guru CyberQ WiFi, it works great.
A review I did.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...91#post2340391

ButtBurner · 01-28-2013, 06:45 AM

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.

Mrpotamus · 01-28-2013, 11:32 AM

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.

ButtBurner · 01-28-2013, 11:40 AM

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

grantw · 01-28-2013, 12:03 PM

It seems the iq is shot more at webers, i have one and its simple and works.

ButtBurner · 01-28-2013, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by grantw

It seems the iq is shot more at webers, i have one and its simple and works.

My vertical is basically a WSM clone. I am sure it would have worked fine on it. But when they did not want to answer my questions I looked at other options

Mrpotamus · 01-28-2013, 06:31 PM

I use mine on a UDS. The company sells adaptors for most cookers.

accuseal · 01-28-2013, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ButtBurner

My vertical is basically a WSM clone. I am sure it would have worked fine on it. But when they did not want to answer my questions I looked at other options

I have both. Easy summary.............you get what you pay for. 'Nuf said.

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funugy · 01-28-2013, 06:38 PM

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.

scm1226 · 01-28-2013, 07:28 PM

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.

caseydog · 01-28-2013, 07:39 PM

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

01-27-2013, 07:34 PM	#1
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BubbaG Wandering around with a bag of matchlight, looking for a match. Join Date: 10-28-12 Location: Harpersville, Alabama Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I love the Guru. Can't do without is now. __________________ We never really grow up, we only learn how to act in public. (Author unknown)

01-27-2013, 09:10 PM	#5
BobM is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-16-12 Location: Long Island, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have a BBQ Guru CyberQ WiFi, it works great. A review I did. http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...91#post2340391 __________________ "Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin \| Weber 18 1/2" & 22 1/2" WSM, 22 1/2" & 26 3/4" OTG, Genesis S-330 \| \| BBQ Guru CyberQ WiFi \| Maverick ET-732 \|

01-28-2013, 07:28 PM	#14
scm1226 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-14-10 Location: Bay Shore, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ SMOKIN' IRISH BBQ

01-28-2013, 07:39 PM	#15
caseydog somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-08-10 Location: Dallas, TX Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	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 __________________ 1995 Red Weber 22.5 Master's Touch with Cajun Bandit Rotisserie mod, 18.5 WSM with iQue 110, 18.5 OTG, Copper Smokey Joe Gold with Mini-WSM mod, Black Smokey Joe Platinum (Jumbo Joe) IMBAS Certified MOINK Baller. From hero to ZERO in just one week! Are you ready for a THROWDOWN?

01-27-2013, 07:38 PM	#2
Lobsterbake Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 12-18-12 Location: Huntley IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	BBQ Guru Digiq2 or cyber hands down

01-28-2013, 06:45 AM	#6
ButtBurner is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-18-12 Location: Dearborn Mi Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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.

01-28-2013, 11:32 AM	#7
Mrpotamus Got Wood. Join Date: 05-23-12 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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.

01-28-2013, 11:40 AM	#8
ButtBurner is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-18-12 Location: Dearborn Mi Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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

01-28-2013, 12:03 PM	#9
grantw Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-13-12 Location: canada Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	It seems the iq is shot more at webers, i have one and its simple and works.

01-28-2013, 06:31 PM	#11
Mrpotamus Got Wood. Join Date: 05-23-12 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I use mine on a UDS. The company sells adaptors for most cookers.

01-28-2013, 06:38 PM	#13
funugy On the road to being a farker Join Date: 05-21-12 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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.