Temp controller power supply

smokeisgood · 05-12-2021, 09:37 AM

For those using electronic temperature controllers on their GF's, etc., is anyone using a portable power supply of some type to run these? I plan on putting a smoker by the pool, so I really don't want to run a drop cord from an outlet and risk shock. I have a Cyber Q controller and fan that I got years ago, but never used because my stick burner ran so well without it. I plan on using it with a new GF when it gets here. Wondered if anyone had any luck using jump boxes or portable power supplies, and if so what you used.

ChrisBarb · 05-12-2021, 10:05 AM

Following.

KC Smoke · 05-12-2021, 10:15 AM

I use a power pack like this one to run two DigiQs. Works great and never drains past 80% even on the longest cooks. An added bonus is that it has enough wattage to run my Wifi during power outages. At least I can watch a movie on my laptop while I sit in the dark.

https://www.amazon.com/Schumacher-SJ...58070588&psc=1

GA1dad · 05-12-2021, 11:12 AM

I was wondering if one of those would run the DigiQ and blower. Good to know,,, thanks

smokeisgood · 05-12-2021, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by GA1dad

I was wondering if one of those would run the DigiQ and blower. Good to know,,, thanks

Yes, that was my wondering to, would it last a full cook on a brisket, etc. Sounds like I found my answer....

Kaptain Kadian · 05-12-2021, 12:13 PM

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D42TYFC...KP9BM6S3V17683

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019IFHLAE...7RH2D2YQ83FTRJ

Chester · 05-12-2021, 12:19 PM

Fireboard 2 Drive runs off an internal battery, and you can easily add a small cell phone style charger battery to keep it going for a long time. The Fireboard will power my BBQ Guro fan for quite some time depending on the temperature you are running it. The charger I have is a 20k MAH battery. Together I have done 24+ hour cooks with plenty of juice left. If you had 2 chargers (one to charge while the other powering the Fireboard) you could conceivable run it indefinitely without having to run a power cable to your cooker.

As far as the Cyber Q, I think I have seen people run it off a battery pack before, but I don't know the setup.

worldbfreebase · 05-12-2021, 01:31 PM

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

you have to have a step up up cable like this to run the MB GF.

GA1dad · 05-13-2021, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaptain Kadian

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D42TYFC...KP9BM6S3V17683

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019IFHLAE...7RH2D2YQ83FTRJ

Thanks, that seems pretty inexpensive. Are you using this setup? If so, can you share some details on how well and how long it works. Any pictures of it in action?

Can anyone share a thread link to one of these being used with a controller?

Kaptain Kadian · 05-13-2021, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by GA1dad

Thanks, that seems pretty inexpensive. Are you using this setup? If so, can you share some details on how well and how long it works. Any pictures of it in action?

Can anyone share a thread link to one of these being used with a controller?

I use a similar jump starter, I couldn't find the exact one I use. I use it for my cyberq. It will run it and the 25 cfm fan for 3-4 12 hour cooks without having to recharge it. Sometimes it is still above 90% charged after a long cook. It also works really well for jump starting a car. I really like to have my remote thermometer and temperature controller powered by a power supply like this so I don't have to worry about a power flicker or something like that in the middle of the night or my kids accidentally tripping on an extension cord. It also makes it easier not having to worry about power when I am at a competition. I have been really happy with this set up.

smokeisgood · 05-14-2021, 08:04 PM

So is anyone just using a ball valve without a temp controller, or is that too difficult to control?

IamMadMan · 05-15-2021, 01:01 PM

A standard 12 Volt 7 Amp Hour battery used in Alarms and Emergency Lighting are faily common everywhere. A power adapter plug can easily connect to the Digi-Q and recharge on a trickle charger.

05-12-2021, 09:37 AM	#1
smokeisgood is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-19-12 Location: Louisville,Ky	Temp controller power supply For those using electronic temperature controllers on their GF's, etc., is anyone using a portable power supply of some type to run these? I plan on putting a smoker by the pool, so I really don't want to run a drop cord from an outlet and risk shock. I have a Cyber Q controller and fan that I got years ago, but never used because my stick burner ran so well without it. I plan on using it with a new GF when it gets here. Wondered if anyone had any luck using jump boxes or portable power supplies, and if so what you used. __________________ Southern Q Limo Jr. , Pitmaker Long Rifle Sniper-SOLD

05-12-2021, 10:05 AM	#2
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05-12-2021, 10:15 AM	#3
KC Smoke On the road to being a farker Join Date: 02-27-09 Location: KCMO	I use a power pack like this one to run two DigiQs. Works great and never drains past 80% even on the longest cooks. An added bonus is that it has enough wattage to run my Wifi during power outages. At least I can watch a movie on my laptop while I sit in the dark. https://www.amazon.com/Schumacher-SJ...58070588&psc=1 __________________ 2 x Southwest Smokers vertical offset, 2 x 22 WSM, 22.5 OTG, Blackstone 36"

05-12-2021, 11:12 AM	#4
GA1dad Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-11-13 Location: Williamston SC	I was wondering if one of those would run the DigiQ and blower. Good to know,,, thanks __________________ Jay- "Adventures In Smoke" Competition Team, Offset Stick Burner, UDS

05-12-2021, 12:13 PM	#6
Kaptain Kadian is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-22-14 Location: Broken Arrow/ ok	https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D42TYFC...KP9BM6S3V17683 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019IFHLAE...7RH2D2YQ83FTRJ __________________ Lsg vertical cabinet aka Porktress Maximus

05-12-2021, 12:19 PM	#7
Chester is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-06-12 Location: Smoking away in North Florida Name/Nickname : Chester	Fireboard 2 Drive runs off an internal battery, and you can easily add a small cell phone style charger battery to keep it going for a long time. The Fireboard will power my BBQ Guro fan for quite some time depending on the temperature you are running it. The charger I have is a 20k MAH battery. Together I have done 24+ hour cooks with plenty of juice left. If you had 2 chargers (one to charge while the other powering the Fireboard) you could conceivable run it indefinitely without having to run a power cable to your cooker. As far as the Cyber Q, I think I have seen people run it off a battery pack before, but I don't know the setup. __________________ Southern Q Smokers Limo Jr. with Fireboard 2 drive. Camp Chef FTG 600 Weber Performer 22" Kettle UDS home made and ugly Weber Genesis II SE 330 Breeo X 24 Last edited by Chester; 05-12-2021 at 12:32 PM..

05-12-2021, 01:31 PM	#8
worldbfreebase is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-09-20 Location: Acheron Name/Nickname : Charon	https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 you have to have a step up up cable like this to run the MB GF. __________________ That's the trout, the whole trout, and nothing but the trout. So help me Loomis.

05-14-2021, 08:04 PM	#11
smokeisgood is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-19-12 Location: Louisville,Ky	So is anyone just using a ball valve without a temp controller, or is that too difficult to control? __________________ Southern Q Limo Jr. , Pitmaker Long Rifle Sniper-SOLD

05-15-2021, 01:01 PM	#12
IamMadMan somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-30-11 Location: Pemberton, New Jersey	A standard 12 Volt 7 Amp Hour battery used in Alarms and Emergency Lighting are faily common everywhere. A power adapter plug can easily connect to the Digi-Q and recharge on a trickle charger.