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Pit temp controller....

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SensFan
SensFan Posts: 41
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Anyone ever test if one if the many pit temp controllers save lump? Basically what I am asking is can I convince swambo to let me get it by the amount of lump I will save.....
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  • Little Steven
    Little Steven Posts: 28,817
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    Is she on here?

    Steve 

    Caledon, ON

     

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  • SensFan
    SensFan Posts: 41
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    Lol nope...
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  • stlcharcoal
    stlcharcoal Posts: 4,684
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    If they saved lump, I sure wouldn't sell them......LOL. 

    They do not save lump, but they can save you from a flameout over night or while you're at work, and thus losing $50 worth of meat.  That's what convinced me when I bought mine 5 yrs ago.  I never have that fear again now.

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  • Zmokin
    Zmokin Posts: 1,938
    edited March 2014
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    I would go with the argument that you won't accidentally let the egg get too hot, thereby overcooking and ruining the meat by having a temp controller.
    Large BGE in a Sole' Gourmet Table
    Using the Black Cast Iron grill, Plate Setter,
     and a BBQ Guru temp controller.

    Medium BGE in custom modified off-road nest.
    Black Cast Iron grill, Plate Setter, and a Party-Q temp controller.

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  • stlcharcoal
    stlcharcoal Posts: 4,684
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    Zmokin said:
    I would go with the argument that you won't accidentally let the egg get too hot, thereby overcooking and ruining the meat by having a temp controller.

    And since it was a higher temp, you used more lump and wasted money, right?  That will strengthen the argument.

    Then tell her you're getting a deal on it from buying it through me......I'll extend the "St. Patrick's Day Sale" (which is actually perpetual, but leave that out.)

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  • bettysnephew
    bettysnephew Posts: 1,188
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    I only bought it because it was in sale! That seems to justify my wifes penchant for clothes and shoes. Might work here. And Jonathon @stlcharcoal does have some good deals on things BBQ. Email him, it will be worth your time.
    A poor widows son.
    See der Rabbits, Iowa
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  • HokieEgg
    HokieEgg Posts: 13
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    What stlcharcoal said. Throwing away a $50 brisket due to the flame going out is what finally made me buy one. I had done many overnights and never had a flameout until a few weeks ago. Hopefully that was the first and last time!
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  • stlcharcoal
    stlcharcoal Posts: 4,684
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    HokieEgg said:
    What stlcharcoal said. Throwing away a $50 brisket due to the flame going out is what finally made me buy one. I had done many overnights and never had a flameout until a few weeks ago. Hopefully that was the first and last time!
    Yep.....and it just wasn't the money, it was my weekend party plans being totally screwed up.  I don't remember what I did, but it turned into an active grilling spread for 20+ people vs. a smoked brisket ready to go (more time to spend with guests.)
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    I wish I had learned about turbo cooks before I bought a temp controller. I doubt I will ever do another all-nighter. Put a butt on the other day about 11AM. Had pulled pork for dinner. An expensive lesson.

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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