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Having a Stoker (or any pit controller) is almost cheating!

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Cookbook_Chip
Cookbook_Chip Posts: 1,299
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Got up early before work today.  Got my LBGE all happy and fired up.  Set my Stoker II to 240F about 7:15a.  Let 'er roll for 45 minutes for nice clear smoke with some apple chunks.  Threw on my pork butt and headed to work.  Just watching my temp all day is a blast - and rock solid, too.  It feels like I'm cheating.  Can't wait to get home!

Lovin' my Large Egg since May 2012 (Richmond, VA) ... and makin' cookbooks at https://FamilyCookbookProject.com
Stoker II wifi, Thermapen, and a Fork for plating photo purposes
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  • mgd_egg
    mgd_egg Posts: 476
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    I agree it feels like cheating but I love using mine.  Set it and forget it...
    Lg & MM BGE, Humphrey’s Battle Box | Palatine, Illinois  
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  • EggSmokeVa
    EggSmokeVa Posts: 378
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    Had my DigiQ for a good while before I actually used it for the first time... Now I'm totally in love with it..
    Large BGE
    36" BlackStone
    Backwoods G2 Party
    Yard full of other stuff to cook on

    RVA -> Chesapeake Va
    Professional Drinker & Home Cook
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  • MelSharples
    MelSharples Posts: 260
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    It's only cheating if you get caught?
    LBGE 2015 - Atlanta
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  • LKNEgg
    LKNEgg Posts: 339
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    Same with the flame boss 200!  Love it, best thing for long slow cooks.  BgE is stable, but it gives piece of mind so I can go do other stuff all day or sleep all night!
    Large BGE - 2014
    FB 200, KAB, AR - 2015
    Lake Norman area of NC
    The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten!
    Nowadays people know the price of everything and the value of nothing!
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  • Toxarch
    Toxarch Posts: 1,900
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    And when using it overnight, when you wake up, just look at your phone to check it and then go back to sleep. It's a great tool to have.
    Aledo, Texas
    Large BGE
    KJ Jr.

    Exodus 12:9 KJV
    Eat not of it raw, nor sodden at all with water, but roast with fire; his head with his legs, and with the purtenance thereof.

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  • Bullhalsey
    Bullhalsey Posts: 108
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    I've been thinking about getting one.  Can you tell me the exact model/brand that you have, and where I can get it? I love the idea of being able to monitor from my iPhone...thanks!
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  • Cookbook_Chip
    Cookbook_Chip Posts: 1,299
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    I have the Stoker II wi-fi.  I opted for the longer 6' cables.
    https://www.rocksbarbque.com/Guide.html

    Lovin' my Large Egg since May 2012 (Richmond, VA) ... and makin' cookbooks at https://FamilyCookbookProject.com
    Stoker II wifi, Thermapen, and a Fork for plating photo purposes
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  • texaswig
    texaswig Posts: 2,682
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    If I ever get more probes they will be the longer ones. The original ones are a little too short. 

    2-XLs ,MM,blackstone,Ooni koda 16,R&V works 8.5 gallon fryer,express smoker and 40" smoking cajun 

    scott 
    Greenville Tx
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  • Bullhalsey
    Bullhalsey Posts: 108
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    Looking for positives/negatives of either the Flame Boss, and the Stoker II.  I'm going to order one today, just undecided on which one.  Any input would be greatly appreciated, thank you...
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  • Jeepster47
    Jeepster47 Posts: 3,827
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    @Bullhalsey ... might I suggest that you PM  Jonathan ( @stlcharcoal ), get a phone number from him, and talk with him ... ask for a quote on the Flame Boss.  He's been hands on with control units for quite awhile and can give you very good guidance.  Very few folks on the forum own and use both of the units you're contemplating ... myself included. I researched the forum heavily when contemplating the Stoker, but went with a Guru DXII instead.  When the Flame Boss 200 came out, I bought the first one my dealer ordered. 

    The Stoker II requires some IT knowledge when setting it up.  It's expandable if you want to add more probes or blowers.  That versatility costs.

    The Flame Boss 200 hooks up to the internet like a computer ... even I can do that.  It handles one egg only ... no expansion capability.  That lack of versatility saves you money.

    Washington, IL  >  Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max

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  • Bullhalsey
    Bullhalsey Posts: 108
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    Jeepster, thank you.  I am looking for simplicity, and only need capability for my one large BGE.  So your input is greatly appreciated.
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  • Toxarch
    Toxarch Posts: 1,900
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    texaswig said:
    If I ever get more probes they will be the longer ones. The original ones are a little too short. 
    You can use 1/4" stereo plug wire extensions.

    Aledo, Texas
    Large BGE
    KJ Jr.

    Exodus 12:9 KJV
    Eat not of it raw, nor sodden at all with water, but roast with fire; his head with his legs, and with the purtenance thereof.

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  • texaswig
    texaswig Posts: 2,682
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    @Toxarch thanks. I don't know why I didn't think of that. 

    2-XLs ,MM,blackstone,Ooni koda 16,R&V works 8.5 gallon fryer,express smoker and 40" smoking cajun 

    scott 
    Greenville Tx
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  • 4Runner
    4Runner Posts: 2,948
    edited November 2015
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    @Cookbook_Chip - it is cheating but who cares!  Works great. 

    @Bullhalsey - I have had great luck with the Stoker. If you can read a manual and follow instructions you are up and running in 15 minutes.  I like remote access and the extra ports on my Stoker comes in handy when I running with 4 butts on the Egg.  Good luck. 
    Joe - I'm a reformed gasser-holic aka 4Runner Columbia, SC Wonderful BGE Resource Site: http://www.nakedwhiz.com/ceramicfaq.htm and http://www.nibblemethis.com/  and http://playingwithfireandsmoke.blogspot.com/2006/02/recipes.html
    What am I drinking now?   Woodford....neat
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  • Toxarch
    Toxarch Posts: 1,900
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    Got spare ribs on the grill right now. Easy to hold temp, go to the store and not worry about it. Started playing with Stoker Log today.



    Aledo, Texas
    Large BGE
    KJ Jr.

    Exodus 12:9 KJV
    Eat not of it raw, nor sodden at all with water, but roast with fire; his head with his legs, and with the purtenance thereof.

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  • Cookbook_Chip
    Cookbook_Chip Posts: 1,299
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    Cool!  I use PitPal on my iPad. Haven't tried a Windows app yet. Been toying about making my own. 
    Lovin' my Large Egg since May 2012 (Richmond, VA) ... and makin' cookbooks at https://FamilyCookbookProject.com
    Stoker II wifi, Thermapen, and a Fork for plating photo purposes
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