PartyQ on UDS

turkey_stalker · Oct 26, 2012

Hello everyone. I spoke with BBQ Guru yesterday about the partyq and was told that it would not be powerful enough for a drum smoker with its 6.5 cfm fan. I have seen a couple of posts around the web and was hoping to get some feedback here as well. Have any of your had any trouble getting/holding temps at 225-275? Also, how did you connect the partyq to your drum?

Thanks!

grantw · Oct 26, 2012

The party Is meant for smaller cookers as the manufacturer stated

chrischandler71 · Oct 26, 2012

I wanted to get the PartyQ for my BWS Chubby. I called BBQGuru and they told me it was not large enough for my cooker. So then I decided I would get a NanoQ, but after talking with a dealer about it, I ended up with a DigiQ .. I started out wanting to spend about 120.00 and ended up with spending 315.00.. I am sure I will like my DigiQ much better. I have not had a chance to use it yet.. Maybe this weekend for some Pepper Beef Stout.

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Mo-Dave · Oct 26, 2012

turkey_stalker said:
Hello everyone. I spoke with BBQ Guru yesterday about the partyq and was told that it would not be powerful enough for a drum smoker with its 6.5 cfm fan. I have seen a couple of posts around the web and was hoping to get some feedback here as well. Have any of your had any trouble getting/holding temps at 225-275? Also, how did you connect the partyq to your drum?

Thanks!

Honestly if your uds is set up right you really don't need any kind of extra air supply. I use a 10 cfm fan on my large Spicewine which is all I need so I can't help thinking a 6.5 cfm would work on a uds but I am not the expert here and overkill may be better here because someday you may want to use it on something bigger. I suggest saving your money and buy more meat?
Dave

Jaskew82 · Oct 26, 2012

I had a PartyQ. I purchased it for my 22.5" WSM (similar to UDS in size). The GURU people told me it would work fine. It didn't and I sent it back.They claimed something was wrong with the unit but gave me a full refund. I will not be buying another PartyQ. I do however like their other products.

turkey_stalker · Oct 26, 2012

Jaskew82 said:
I had a PartyQ. I purchased it for my 22.5" WSM (similar to UDS in size). The GURU people told me it would work fine. It didn't and I sent it back.They claimed something was wrong with the unit but gave me a full refund. I will not be buying another PartyQ. I do however like their other products.

What problems were you having? Seems like wsm 22.5 would be lesser air to heat than the UDS. Surprised to hear it wouldnt work...

olewarthog · Oct 29, 2012

Here's my drum with a PartyQ & it has worked just fine. I let the drum come to at least 225* before I attached the PartyQ & let it go to work. Have no problems holding 275*. The site I bought it from has a 3/4" adapter that screws into the ball valve.

Teamfour · Oct 29, 2012

I have a PartyQ for my UDS. I used it once and it worked fine. However the UDS works so good on its own that I have never used the Guru again. It is not needed on a UDS in my opinion.

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