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My PitMaster IQ120 FREAKIN ROCKS !!!!!!!

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  • laserdoc85
    laserdoc85 Posts: 577
    Got my IQ110 ordered and coming my way. Hmmmmmm what should I cook first???
    Ahhhh something else to learn,,,,got love those learning curves :)
    Jefferson .GA.  
    Been egging since 1985 on a medium egg
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  • RickyBobby
    RickyBobby Posts: 744
    That is neat as all heck! Especially when I see you've been Egging since 1985. Have you ever Egged with a pit controller in the past?
    My PitMaster IQ120 FREAKIN ROCKS!!!!!!! Current BGE arsenal: XL & MiniMax
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,458
    edited February 2014
    It's been 3 days since you posted this. Do you still like it??? =))

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    analyze adapt overcome

    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • laserdoc85
    laserdoc85 Posts: 577
    RickyBobby said:
    That is neat as all heck! Especially when I see you've been Egging since 1985. Have you ever Egged with a pit controller in the past?
    Nope never have used a pit controller. Never new there was such a thing until I joined this forum a few months ago
    Jefferson .GA.  
    Been egging since 1985 on a medium egg
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  • RickyBobby
    RickyBobby Posts: 744
    Are you still using the same Egg that you purchased back in 85?
    My PitMaster IQ120 FREAKIN ROCKS!!!!!!! Current BGE arsenal: XL & MiniMax
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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
    edited February 2014
    @stlcharcoal I want to be an agent too! Where do I sign up and what is the kickback?? :)
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • laserdoc85
    laserdoc85 Posts: 577
    Nope this is number 3, it is 14 years old. My first one was a small and was made out of clay and was that red brick color. Picked it up one morning after cooking on it at deer camp the night before and I guess the bands became loose and the whole bottom fell out of it. My second one did not make a move from FL to TX. This one made it from TX back to Atlanta in 06 and so far so good. Still all original parts inside and I have never had to tighten the bands or even check them.
    Jefferson .GA.  
    Been egging since 1985 on a medium egg
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  • buzd504
    buzd504 Posts: 3,855
    @stlcharcoal I would be a FREAKIN' AWESOME agent!
    NOLA
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  • RickyBobby
    RickyBobby Posts: 744
    laserdoc85 said:
    Nope this is number 3, it is 14 years old. My first one was a small and was made out of clay and was that red brick color. Picked it up one morning after cooking on it at deer camp the night before and I guess the bands became loose and the whole bottom fell out of it. My second one did not make a move from FL to TX. This one made it from TX back to Atlanta in 06 and so far so good. Still all original parts inside and I have never had to tighten the bands or even check them.

    Pretty cool stuff! I hope my XL will outlast me. Trying to explain to SWMBO that I need a new one might be a difficult task.
    My PitMaster IQ120 FREAKIN ROCKS!!!!!!! Current BGE arsenal: XL & MiniMax
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  • Griffin
    Griffin Posts: 8,200

    Glad you found one that you like. I looked at the 110 years ago, but ended up getting an Auber as a present. Was happy with it until I got a FlameBoss to review. Way happier with the FlameBoss, but I'm the only one here with one as far as I know. I think my model number is in the 20s or 30s.

     

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    Rowlett, Texas

    Griffin's Grub or you can find me on Facebook

    The Supreme Potentate, Sovereign Commander and Sultan of Wings

     

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  • SoCalTim
    SoCalTim Posts: 2,158
    oh wow! that's cool!
    I've slow smoked and eaten so much pork, I'm legally recognized as being part swine - Chatsworth Ca.
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  • Dredger
    Dredger Posts: 1,468
    Looking at the 120 and have a question. It looks like the probe wires are thicker than most other controllers. Will it be OK to run the wires across the felt? Not a fan of bringing them through the top. Any other suggestions?
    Large BGE
    Greenville, SC
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  • RickyBobby
    RickyBobby Posts: 744
    Been putting my wires in the felt
    My PitMaster IQ120 FREAKIN ROCKS!!!!!!! Current BGE arsenal: XL & MiniMax
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  • stlcharcoal
    stlcharcoal Posts: 4,706
    Dredger said:
    Looking at the 120 and have a question. It looks like the probe wires are thicker than most other controllers. Will it be OK to run the wires across the felt? Not a fan of bringing them through the top. Any other suggestions?

    They're not that thick......they are similar to Polder, Thermoworks, or other probes I've used.  That shielding will flatten out.

    They run between the felt, Nomex, fiberglass, or woven ceramic gaskets just fine.  If you're running commando/gasketless, you probably need to run through the top.  I run a Cotronics gasket on only the bottom half (bare ceramic on top)......no issues in 5 yrs.

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  • RickyBobby
    RickyBobby Posts: 744
    Griffin said:

    Glad you found one that you like. I looked at the 110 years ago, but ended up getting an Auber as a present. Was happy with it until I got a FlameBoss to review. Way happier with the FlameBoss, but I'm the only one here with one as far as I know. I think my model number is in the 20s or 30s.

     

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    OMG! :-SS You're not running a BBQ Guru ... how dare you.
    My PitMaster IQ120 FREAKIN ROCKS!!!!!!! Current BGE arsenal: XL & MiniMax
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  • Mike_the_BBQ_Fanatic
    Mike_the_BBQ_Fanatic Posts: 700
    I kinda like that display...everything you need to know in one screen...I still fumble when checking cyberQ wifi settings at the unit.
    Making the neighbors jealous in Pleasant Hill, Ia one cook at a time...
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  • Dredger
    Dredger Posts: 1,468
    After a few months of going back and forth on which pit controller to get, we decided on the PitMaster IQ 120 thanks to @RickyBobby. We like simple too. Hats off to @stlcharcoal for prompt service. Ordered it  on Thursday, 2/6 around 6:00 PM EST. It delivered today around 3:00 PM. Two day turn aroud, as promised.
    Large BGE
    Greenville, SC
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  • laserdoc85
    laserdoc85 Posts: 577
    Dredger said:
    After a few months of going back and forth on which pit controller to get, we decided on the PitMaster IQ 120 thanks to @RickyBobby. We like simple too. Hats off to @stlcharcoal for prompt service. Ordered it  on Thursday, 2/6 around 6:00 PM EST. It delivered today around 3:00 PM. Two day turn aroud, as promised.
    Got mine today also. Maybe able to try it on tuesday
    Jefferson .GA.  
    Been egging since 1985 on a medium egg
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  • GQuiz
    GQuiz Posts: 701
    I ordered the 110. @stlcharcoal is on it.

    XL BGE; Schertz TX by way of Stow OH. #egghead4life
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  • stlcharcoal
    stlcharcoal Posts: 4,706
    GQuiz said:
    I ordered the 110. @stlcharcoal is on it.
    Just missed the mailman though......you could have been preaching IQ's like @RickyBobby as soon as Monday if you would have sent email 15 minutes earlier.  We'll look for your post on Wednesday now.
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  • GQuiz
    GQuiz Posts: 701
    Funny, my idea of RickyBobby barbecue was driving 85 mph up Texas 130 to Smitty's in Lockhart. I get to drive real fast... legally. Now, I'll be able to barbecue with my new PITMASTER IQ110 AND BE THE MASTER OF MY LUMP DRIVEN, MEAT SLAYIN', RUB RAISING, ADJUSTABLE RIG RIDING CERAMIC MASTERPIECE!!!!!! OPERATORS ARE STANDING BY. Sorry @rickybobby, I just plunked down $130 because of your rant and a well timed annual bonus. SO I'M GONNA SHOUT ABOUT IT. :))

    XL BGE; Schertz TX by way of Stow OH. #egghead4life
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,458
    Help me 7lb 8oz baby jesus we gotz another one converted to the best fire controller in the world!!

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    analyze adapt overcome

    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
    Best??


    =)) =)) =)) =)) =)) =))
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
    I will admit though...Ricky Bobby's rant was incredibly effective!

    While I'm honestly still not convinced there wasn't a affiliation to pitmaster or stlcharcoal before he started this thread...I sure hope there is one now! :)
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • RickyBobby
    RickyBobby Posts: 744
    cazzy said:
    I will admit though...Ricky Bobby's rant was incredibly effective! While I'm honestly still not convinced there wasn't a affiliation to pitmaster or stlcharcoal before he started this thread...I sure hope there is one now! :)

    No affiliation whatsoever ... nadda, zip, zero, zilch. I was just trying to suggest there are other controllers out there to be had besides the Gurus. For the record, I never stated or mentioned that it was "The Best". I just let you all know how much I like my IQ120. :D Aren't product reviews what a lot of folks want to see on a site like this? If so, that was my real world review of my PitMaster. That's all. I am glad to see some folks took it serious and it pushed them enough to actually go and make a purchase. I'm sure the folks who took the plunge will not regret it.
    My PitMaster IQ120 FREAKIN ROCKS!!!!!!! Current BGE arsenal: XL & MiniMax
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  • Dredger
    Dredger Posts: 1,468
    I, for one, really appreciate the product reviews. I was on the fence regarding which controller would work best for us based on the type of cooks we wanted to do. Thanks to this forum, I am happily spending my step kids inheritance, lol. Just kidding, but I have gotten some really cool stuff at good prices thanks to you guys. Keep the reviews coming!
    Large BGE
    Greenville, SC
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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
    RickyBobby said:


    cazzy said:

    I will admit though...Ricky Bobby's rant was incredibly effective!

    While I'm honestly still not convinced there wasn't a affiliation to pitmaster or stlcharcoal before he started this thread...I sure hope there is one now! :)




    No affiliation whatsoever ... nadda, zip, zero, zilch. I was just trying to suggest there are other controllers out there to be had besides the Gurus. For the record, I never stated or mentioned that it was "The Best". I just let you all know how much I like my IQ120. :D Aren't product reviews what a lot of folks want to see on a site like this? If so, that was my real world review of my PitMaster. That's all. I am glad to see some folks took it serious and it pushed them enough to actually go and make a purchase. I'm sure the folks who took the plunge will not regret it.

    I think this thread has been very very entertaining! In the end, it's a pit controller and it's good to see more people get one!
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • legomyeggo
    legomyeggo Posts: 113
    Already got a DIGI q but if I was going to do it over this thing seems like a good value. Guru's not cheap.
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