What does everyone use for a temp controller on your smokers? - Page 4

jacksedona · 03-14-2013, 11:49 PM

if you use a weber charcoal smoker like me you really dont need a temperature controller unless you live in a cold climate-then i recommend the maverick thermometer,its important to protect your smoker from wind-it will drop the temperature something terrible

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shirknwrk · 03-15-2013, 05:44 AM

I use a Guru for long cooks on my BGE. Best to put it on after the fire is established but at least 50° before target temp. Be sure to close the slide 2/3 - 3/4 the way or the Egg will pull enough air to keep the temp. rising even though the fan is not running. When using a controller, it should provide all the air. I generally don't use mine if I plan to be around the deck area but will use it if I have to run errands (or nap) while smoking.

Almost forgot... Close the "daisy wheel" until the vents are open only a sliver... The Guru will force the smoke out and keeping them nearly closed minimizes "drafting".

johnbia · 03-15-2013, 09:42 AM

I use the BBQGuru Party Q. It's battery operated and works great for overnight cooks on my kamado. I wanted battery operated so I can use it on my weber kettle when i go camping. Very easy to use and works great.

Hometruckin · 03-15-2013, 10:49 AM

I have a Visions Kamado and so far it maintains very accurate temps with the vent adjustments. It will hold steady at 225 degrees all day. I am using oak slabs cut with my sawzall from about a 6" diameter branch. Just recently bought a Oregon Scientific remote thermometer and love it. Bass Pro Shops $ 39.99 That's as techie as I can get.

BigHatBBQ · 03-15-2013, 11:06 AM

I thought the whole reason people were buying the Foreign Imported Big Green Toilet is because you didn't have to work at controlling the temps ?

huntin smoke · 03-15-2013, 08:11 PM

I have the Golden Lion from for long over night smokes. I like the Wick so I can leave if I need to. I have had Burt's on the smoker for 20 hours and I cant just sit at the house all day. I like having it so I can check my meet temp any time.

Offthehook · 03-15-2013, 08:13 PM

Love my stoker

kds9547 · 03-15-2013, 09:20 PM

Never had a grease fire in my smoker and anyone who says they sit by their pit for 16 hours while butts are cooking is FOS.

I have a guru DigiQ and I love it for overnight cooks. I use it on my 22.5 WSM when I smoke butts or whole hams. Temp holds at 235 all night. I just purchased a LBGE last month and it seems to hold temps very well but if I do an overnight cook in it I will use the DigiQ on it as well.

muskyjohn · 03-15-2013, 10:46 PM

I use the BBQ Guru Digi Que DX with our LBGE. Absolutely love it for overnight cooks, works great!!!

isolated01 · 03-16-2013, 12:47 AM

I love my stoker, but gotta run home real quick I think I left an unattended flame going in my water heater! :)

Pappy · 03-16-2013, 07:46 PM

I use a IQ110 on my UDS. I sleep like a baby with my ET732 watching the temps.

fnbish · 03-16-2013, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigHatBBQ

I thought the whole reason people were buying the Foreign Imported Big Green Toilet is because you didn't have to work at controlling the temps ?

It's ok. You can let it go now. They can't hurt you anymore.

Texas Turtle · 03-16-2013, 08:27 PM

I bought an IQUE110 after I got my 18.5 WSM and had some problems keeping things on an even keel. Now I have a 22.5 WSM and I only use the controller for extended overnight cooks. Works like a charm most of the time. Don't bother with anything on my big offset. It takes too much minding and refueling to leave it alone for more than an hour, anyway. The WSM pretty much stays where it lands, usually around 275 which is pretty much what I want, anyway. With the IQUE I can set it at 225 up to 300.

chriscw81 · 03-16-2013, 08:51 PM

I cook hot H&F....

What's an overnight cook?

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chrisjen · 04-06-2013, 02:31 PM

I have a digiQ2 on my wsm and you can't beat it for all night brisket if you like to get a little sleep or an all day butt while your at work ramp feature lets it mellow out so you don't overcook while your at work

03-14-2013, 11:49 PM	#46
jacksedona Take a breath! Join Date: 03-11-12 Location: phoenix,arizona Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	if you use a weber charcoal smoker like me you really dont need a temperature controller unless you live in a cold climate-then i recommend the maverick thermometer,its important to protect your smoker from wind-it will drop the temperature something terrible http://thebarbecuemaster.net __________________ alan weber smoker,one touch,go anywhere,masterbuilt

03-15-2013, 05:44 AM	#47
shirknwrk Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-05-10 Location: Kansas City, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I use a Guru for long cooks on my BGE. Best to put it on after the fire is established but at least 50° before target temp. Be sure to close the slide 2/3 - 3/4 the way or the Egg will pull enough air to keep the temp. rising even though the fan is not running. When using a controller, it should provide all the air. I generally don't use mine if I plan to be around the deck area but will use it if I have to run errands (or nap) while smoking. Almost forgot... Close the "daisy wheel" until the vents are open only a sliver... The Guru will force the smoke out and keeping them nearly closed minimizes "drafting". Last edited by shirknwrk; 03-15-2013 at 10:31 AM..

03-15-2013, 10:49 AM	#49
Hometruckin is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-24-13 Location: fort lauderdale, Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have a Visions Kamado and so far it maintains very accurate temps with the vent adjustments. It will hold steady at 225 degrees all day. I am using oak slabs cut with my sawzall from about a 6" diameter branch. Just recently bought a Oregon Scientific remote thermometer and love it. Bass Pro Shops $ 39.99 That's as techie as I can get. __________________ Backyard Disasters are my specialty. Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by those moments that take our breath away.George Carlin Coleman gasser, Vision Kamado Pro III, Caja China, and a bunch of pot metal. Certified MOINK Baller Member KCBS, FBA

03-15-2013, 11:06 AM	#50
BigHatBBQ Got Wood. Join Date: 06-28-09 Location: Mansfield, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I thought the whole reason people were buying the Foreign Imported Big Green Toilet is because you didn't have to work at controlling the temps ? __________________ Beau Smith - Big Hat Bar-B-Q Smokers and Grills - www.bighatbbq.com

03-15-2013, 08:11 PM	#51
huntin smoke Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 05-25-11 Location: St. Louis, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have the Golden Lion from for long over night smokes. I like the Wick so I can leave if I need to. I have had Burt's on the smoker for 20 hours and I cant just sit at the house all day. I like having it so I can check my meet temp any time. __________________ So I got that going for me. Which is nice.

03-15-2013, 09:42 AM	#48
johnbia Found some matches. Join Date: 08-01-12 Location: Cream Ridge Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I use the BBQGuru Party Q. It's battery operated and works great for overnight cooks on my kamado. I wanted battery operated so I can use it on my weber kettle when i go camping. Very easy to use and works great.

03-15-2013, 08:13 PM	#52
Offthehook Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-04-12 Location: San Gabriel Valley, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Love my stoker __________________ Taylor - WSM 18.5 with Wifi Stoker, Kamado Smoker BBQ, Char-broil infrared grill, lots of charcoal.

03-15-2013, 09:20 PM	#53
kds9547 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-18-12 Location: Lugoff, SC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Never had a grease fire in my smoker and anyone who says they sit by their pit for 16 hours while butts are cooking is FOS. I have a guru DigiQ and I love it for overnight cooks. I use it on my 22.5 WSM when I smoke butts or whole hams. Temp holds at 235 all night. I just purchased a LBGE last month and it seems to hold temps very well but if I do an overnight cook in it I will use the DigiQ on it as well.

03-15-2013, 10:46 PM	#54
muskyjohn Found some matches. Join Date: 08-18-11 Location: Appleton, Wi Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I use the BBQ Guru Digi Que DX with our LBGE. Absolutely love it for overnight cooks, works great!!!

03-16-2013, 12:47 AM	#55
isolated01 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-18-10 Location: Citrus Heights, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	What does everyone use for a temp controller on your smokers? I love my stoker, but gotta run home real quick I think I left an unattended flame going in my water heater! :)

03-16-2013, 07:46 PM	#56
Pappy is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-09-11 Location: Granite City, Illinois (Near St. Louis "GO CARDS") Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I use a IQ110 on my UDS. I sleep like a baby with my ET732 watching the temps. __________________ Performer, UDS, 1983 WSM, Frank-in-Weber, 120 Gallon Offset, IQ-110, ET-732

03-16-2013, 08:27 PM	#58
Texas Turtle Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-26-09 Location: Fulshear, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I bought an IQUE110 after I got my 18.5 WSM and had some problems keeping things on an even keel. Now I have a 22.5 WSM and I only use the controller for extended overnight cooks. Works like a charm most of the time. Don't bother with anything on my big offset. It takes too much minding and refueling to leave it alone for more than an hour, anyway. The WSM pretty much stays where it lands, usually around 275 which is pretty much what I want, anyway. With the IQUE I can set it at 225 up to 300. __________________ BBQ Apprentice - Old Country Brazos offset, 22.5 WSM, Various gassers, portable grills, etc.

03-16-2013, 08:51 PM	#59
chriscw81 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-01-12 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Re: What does everyone use for a temp controller on your smokers? I cook hot H&F.... What's an overnight cook? Sent from my Nexus using Tapatalk 2 __________________ *A Texan transplant* UDS \| Blue Weber Performer Platinum \| Chargriller Akorn \| 22.5 Weber OTG \| WSJ Gold \| Mini WSM \| Maverick ET-73 \| Blue Thermapen \| Maverick PT-100 \| Master Forge gasser(charcoal chimney starter)

04-06-2013, 02:31 PM	#60
chrisjen Got Wood. Join Date: 04-08-12 Location: Folsom Louisiana Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I have a digiQ2 on my wsm and you can't beat it for all night brisket if you like to get a little sleep or an all day butt while your at work ramp feature lets it mellow out so you don't overcook while your at work __________________ Weber Kettle, WSM 22 with DigiQ2 and saving for Cajun Bandit rotisserie and ribolator