temp controller

AR_Pork_Producer

How many use a controller for other than low and slow?

setdahook

Love using the stoker easy and accurate

johnmitchell

I am about 6 months into Egging and am enjoying getting proficient at just using the vents and dome temp's...Now in saying that I am sure I will get a controller esp. when I start with the big packers and over nighters.. 

DMW

Low and slow is the only time I use a controller.

tarheelmatt

+1 for what @DMW said...

bdsdnfam

Just bought the BBQ Guru (New model).  I tried it a couple of times and it worked well but unless I have a long slow and low cook I'm going to do things manually.

BuckeyeBob

Only use my DigiQ except for low and slow.

AR_Pork_Producer

How many use a controller for other than low and slow?

AR_Pork_Producer

I just got mine and was wanting to try it out. I set it to 400 grid temp and cooked burgers. It worked like a charm. I didn't have to worry about a spike when I walked away for a few minutes.

tksmoke

Higher temp cooks - greater than 320 or so are easy to maintain without a controller.  Because of the shorter time frame, small excursions don't have a negative effect.  Higher temps are harder on the temp probe wires too.  Once you learn to control your temps, setting a certain vent opening will give you very close to the desired temp every time.  The controller isn't necessary for high temp, short time cooks. 

GlennM

I use it if I am not hanging around. It keeps the temp right where you want it

Hawg Fan

I use my mine for low and slow only.

Dave in Florida

Low and slow only here.

bud812

GlennM said:

I use it if I am not hanging around. It keeps the temp right where you want it

+1 That's the only time I use it.

Durangler

I don't have a controller, other than myself keeping an eye on things until the egg settles in +-10 degrees.
I've had my eye on a Flame Boss though. Looks like a good controller.

NPHuskerFL

Stoker on L&S. Manually for everything else.

mcmac

Just ordered a stoker, but I can't see where I would use it for anything other than low & slow. I hope the ability to monitor it remotely works as advertised. Should have it by the 3rd.

Bobbareeno

I use my cyberQ wifi when I do whole chickens. Mostly for the meat temps but I use it to maintain the pit temp too. It's peace of mind in my book....

Bob

gbvinla

I have found it difficult to set and maintain temps below 300. I have two different LG and both cook a little different but if I close openings any further than I do, it snuffs out the fire. I have checked both for cracks and found none. 

YukonRon

I have tried a couple of controllers. Both had decent control, but I have been able to control 225ish°F with the vents.

Below that, it is a crap shoot at best with mine.

Maybe check your gasket seal? I changed mine recently, then the bands, it made a significant difference.

EggersRUs

Only use a controller for low and slow.