- Joined
- May 3, 2006
- Location
- Ventura, CA
A few weeks ago, I took a plunge to get the Auber temp controller for 2 of my WSMs. Here are my thoughts, trials and triumps.
On July 3rd, I attempted to do a high heat cook with my two new units I purchased. I got up at 7am to get the brisky and butts on.
Problems:
1. I noticed the blowers were blowing continuously as I tried to get the cookers up to 350*.
2. One of the units showed a negative reading.
3. Farking alarm kept going off.
Solutions:
1. I called Auber and learned for high heat cooks, I needed to upgrade to a 10 cfm blower versus the provided 6 cfm blower. (User Error)
2. Alligator clip (used to regulate cooker temps) internal wires were reversed thus causing the negative reading. I simply opened and reversed the wires. (Company issue not user error)
3. GF set alarm to 900*, as this is a function, I do not need, if the unit/s work as they are supposed to (User does not want to fark with this option).
So, after some problems and a learning curve, I am now having errorless cooks. For example: Last night, I put on a couple of small butts trying out a pork injection for next weekends comp. I had great sleep and woke up to the cooker at 271*. Only one degree higher than my set target temp of 270* (later on when I checked it was exactly at 270*) :thumb:
My conclusion: this is a good unit for the money and does exactly what I need now. I am quite happy to know, that I will be getting a good night sleep at comps moving forward.
Additionally, you need to be careful with the controller box due to it being plastic. I recommend they get longer alligator clip wires to keep it from falling.
On July 3rd, I attempted to do a high heat cook with my two new units I purchased. I got up at 7am to get the brisky and butts on.
Problems:
1. I noticed the blowers were blowing continuously as I tried to get the cookers up to 350*.
2. One of the units showed a negative reading.
3. Farking alarm kept going off.
Solutions:
1. I called Auber and learned for high heat cooks, I needed to upgrade to a 10 cfm blower versus the provided 6 cfm blower. (User Error)
2. Alligator clip (used to regulate cooker temps) internal wires were reversed thus causing the negative reading. I simply opened and reversed the wires. (Company issue not user error)
3. GF set alarm to 900*, as this is a function, I do not need, if the unit/s work as they are supposed to (User does not want to fark with this option).
So, after some problems and a learning curve, I am now having errorless cooks. For example: Last night, I put on a couple of small butts trying out a pork injection for next weekends comp. I had great sleep and woke up to the cooker at 271*. Only one degree higher than my set target temp of 270* (later on when I checked it was exactly at 270*) :thumb:
My conclusion: this is a good unit for the money and does exactly what I need now. I am quite happy to know, that I will be getting a good night sleep at comps moving forward.
Additionally, you need to be careful with the controller box due to it being plastic. I recommend they get longer alligator clip wires to keep it from falling.
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