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thebtls
thebtls Posts: 2,300
edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
Has anyone had any experience with temperature control devices like the BBQ GURU DigiQ II TEMP CONTROL PACKAGE FOR BIG GREEN EGG listed on Fred's Music and BBQ site?

http://www.fredsmusicandbbq.com/BBQ_GURU_DigiQ_II_TEMP_CONTROL_PACKAGE_FOR_EGG_p/bbgdigiqii-bge.htm
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  • BENTE
    BENTE Posts: 8,337
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    i have the BBQ Guru competetor.. they do not make it anymore they upgraded it and it is the digiq2 now.. i have had nothing but good things to say about the bbq guru or the people who work there... the guys there are top notch HERE is the link directly to the guru people... very great people to do business with

    happy eggin

    TB

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  • pop-a- top
    pop-a- top Posts: 184
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    I have the DigiQ2 and i love that thing .
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  • The Naked Whiz
    The Naked Whiz Posts: 7,777
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    I have reviews of the various temperature controllers on my website. They all work great! Here's a link: Product Reviews (including temp controllers)
    The Naked Whiz
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  • thebtls
    thebtls Posts: 2,300
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    All I am really looking for is a wireless dual monitor as the fan seems a little over the top for my needs maybe but I would like to see a picture of the fan unit installed on a BGE.
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  • BENTE
    BENTE Posts: 8,337
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    this is what i use when it rains

    happy eggin

    TB

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  • thebtls
    thebtls Posts: 2,300
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    Thanks, now my next question is what goes with the Damper top when you use these devices with the fans? Open, closed, capped? Do the fans blow ash onto the food? I can't think of anything else and I read through TNW's stuff, so those are my remaining questions other than the utility of using the wireless model for monitoring ONLY without the fan option. Thanks again.
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  • BENTE
    BENTE Posts: 8,337
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    i usually have mine closed up pretty good.


    i have not had ash blown onto my food that i know of


    i have only used mine "for monitoring pourpose only" once and that was because i had a bad probe but i sent it back to bbq guru and they replaced it.. my question is why would you want to use it without the fan?

    happy eggin

    TB

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  • Hustling Hare
    Hustling Hare Posts: 105
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    The fan air flow is too low for blowing ash to be a problem.

    You set the DFMT to be barely open and the fan forces air through it to keep the fire at the temp you want.

    If you only want to monitor grate and food temps, the Maveric ET-73 remote temp guage is quite competent. Google it.

    HH
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    Hustling Hare Posts: 105
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    ...but Google it with a k on the end of Maverick. Sorry
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  • thebtls
    thebtls Posts: 2,300
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    Thanks...I just ordered one. I'll graduate to a fan model at christmas time maybe.
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  • Eggtucky
    Eggtucky Posts: 2,746
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    I put off getting one for a long time..then fell asleep and nearly lost 12 lbs of pork a few weeks back..I now have the digiQ2 and love it...I dont just use it on long slow cooks...anything under 450 and I use it at least to control the pit temp...awesome device and I agree with others about the folks at BBQ Guru..I spent about half an hour on the phone with shotgun fred when I first got mine and the time was invaluable and he is so talkative I couldnt get off the phone!!..heh
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  • Egg Pirate
    Egg Pirate Posts: 114
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    Go ahead and buy it. I can't imagine doing a low and slow cook with out it. You wont regret it !


    D
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  • Uncle Phil
    Uncle Phil Posts: 669
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    I own the ProCom 4 it is awesome, I also have the Competitor and the DigiQ is on my table for testing right now. All products are excellent. Most important is the service that the BBQ Guru offer. Second to none. You can buy with confidence knowing that your satisfaction is their first priority. I have had a few minor problems and before I could say anything, the replacement product was darn-well in the mail before I hung up the phone. Seriously, you will be impressed with everything they have and especially how you are treated as a customer and friend.

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  • Uncle Phil
    Uncle Phil Posts: 669
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    I own the ProCom 4 it is awesome, I also have the Competitor and the DigiQ is on my table for testing right now. All products are excellent. Most important is the service that the BBQ Guru offer. Second to none. You can buy with confidence knowing that your satisfaction is their first priority. I have had a few minor problems and before I could say anything, the replacement product was darn-well in the mail before I hung up the phone. Seriously, you will be impressed with everything they have and especially how you are treated as a customer and friend.

    Uncle Phil
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