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DigiQ2
When i first light the egg do i start it with the digiq in place and set to my temp or do i start it as usual the put the digiq on it as it comes to temp?
I understand pretty much how to use it just not sure about starting
Thanks
Larry
Digi Q
green Thermapen
AR
Albuquerque, NM
Comments
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I usually start as usual and then after 5 or 10 minutes put the fan in place and let the digiq take over. One thing I have found is to get under 250F I have to close the damper on the fan almost all the way. So if you are running hot, try closing it more. I have to pull the fan and look at the opening to get a good feel since the external markings don't help much at the extremes.
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one other thing do you cook with the top adjustable cap on or off? i have been told both ways
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Digi Q
green Thermapen
AR
Albuquerque, NM -
I use mine on an XL and start like aem then put the fan in. When the temp gets to about 200, I put the daisy wheel on and close almost all of the way. Agree with aem that the damper has to be at least down to 1/4 open.
Two XL BGEs - So Happy!!!!
Waunakee, WI
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I kinda thought you would leave the daisy wheel on but i wasnt sure . I'll start it let it get to 200 then put in my place setter and the digiq in place
thanks for your help to both of you
2 LBGE
Digi Q
green Thermapen
AR
Albuquerque, NM -
If you overshoot the temp you want, it is usually because you have the damper or the daisy wheel open too much. On my XL, if I want to maintain 225, the damper is a little less than 1/4 open and the daisy wheel is open just a crack. When the gasket was newer both could be open a little more. No worries, the digiq is fairly easy to control once you play with it a bit.
Two XL BGEs - So Happy!!!!
Waunakee, WI
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Also, the type of lump makes a big difference for me. Rockwood, Ozark Oak, and Dragon Breath all do low and slows very well. I found that the Rockwood has less ash which may help those with a large BGE and not using the hique greate.
Two XL BGEs - So Happy!!!!
Waunakee, WI
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I used Ozark oak exclusively when I bought my egg when I lived in Lubbock tx. But now I am in ABQ NM and its nowhere to be found here :(2 LBGE
Digi Q
green Thermapen
AR
Albuquerque, NM -
dlk7 said:
If you overshoot the temp you want, it is usually because you have the damper or the daisy wheel open too much. On my XL, if I want to maintain 225, the damper is a little less than 1/4 open and the daisy wheel is open just a crack. When the gasket was newer both could be open a little more. No worries, the digiq is fairly easy to control once you play with it a bit.
SpringramSpring, TexasLBGE and Mini -
Lit the egg about an hour ago I'm already seeing the temp swings but its not bad. 10 degrees or so. I think I'm really going to enjoy using this ill be going for a lower temp next time doing ribs
Thanks2 LBGE
Digi Q
green Thermapen
AR
Albuquerque, NM -
I really like it for long cooks. I can sleep, run errands, etc without watching the temperature all the time. I haven't used the ramp feature yet. Don't know if I will.
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